I'm a dependable and creatively driven professional with 15+ years in TV production, specializing in graphic design, concept illustration, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and basic editing. I thrive in team settings but am equally comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. I have led art direction and production teams and am currently engaged in project-based online work, collaborating with clients across the Philippines, Australia, the US, and beyond.

John Crisostomo

I'm a dependable and creatively driven professional with 15+ years in TV production, specializing in graphic design, concept illustration, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and basic editing. I thrive in team settings but am equally comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. I have led art direction and production teams and am currently engaged in project-based online work, collaborating with clients across the Philippines, Australia, the US, and beyond.

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I’m a dependable and creatively driven professional with 15+ years in TV production, specializing in graphic design, concept illustration, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and basic editing. I thrive in team settings but am equally comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. I have led art direction and production teams and am currently engaged in project-based online work, collaborating with clients across the Philippines, Australia, the US, and beyond.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Supervising 3D/2D Computer Graphic Designer and Animator at ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. (Channel 2)
May 1, 1996 - June 1, 2012
Led CG design and animation for educational TV shows; supervised the art direction and animation unit, coordinating production, assets, and budgeting.
Concept Designer, Storyboardist and Animator at UNTV, Channel 37
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Created logos, event posters, show title cards and short animated plugs; contributed to concept design and storyboard processes.
Motion Graphic Designer at Knowledge Channel, ABS-CBN Network
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Designed characters, motion graphics and animation for educational mathematics show MathDali.
Illustrator, 2D Animator at Knowledge Channel, ABS-CBN Network
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Produced 2D animation and illustrations for children’s books and other media for US, Australia and Ukraine.
Senior Motion Graphic Artist, Illustrator at Montreal Management Consultants Est.
May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Created and animated characters for campaigns; designed posters, brochures, signage and advisory pages; contributed to videos for housing projects.
Lead Designer at Agila Graphics, Inc.
July 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Researched design trends, created company logo, led jersey design execution and supervised the production process.
Freelance Illustrator, Graphic Designer at NorthZest / Bilby Crew / Antares / MMCE / Steven Stone / Monte Cassino Publishing (Various Clients)
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Illustration and graphic design for multiple international clients, including logos, books and promotional material.
Graphic Designer at Emapta, Philippines / Light My Bricks, Australia
July 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Layed out the lighting kit’s User Assembly Guide; provided online graphic design services for clients in the Philippines and Australia.
Freelance Concept Artist / Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Motion Graphic Designer / Animator at May 2022 – February 2024 (Online Clients)
May 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024
Worked with clients from the Philippines and Australia; produced illustrations, icons, characters and motion graphics; contributed to 19 Fifty comic-style illustration for Knowledge Channel.
Concept Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Motion Graphic Designer, Animator at Emapta, Philippines / Light My Bricks, Australia
February 1, 2025 - Present
Current online work as of February 2025; creating concept art, illustrations and motion graphics.
Supervising 3D/2D Computer Graphic Designer and Animator at ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. - Channel 2
May 1, 1996 - June 1, 2012
Led the CG design and animation unit, creating 3D/2D graphics and animation for educational TV shows; oversaw production processes and asset management.
Illustrator, Computer Graphic Designer, Animator, Art Director at Philippine Children’s Television Foundation, Inc. (Batbot TV Show)
May 1, 1992 - June 1, 1996
Created illustrations and graphics, produced traditional and computer-based animation clips, and designed sets, props and puppets while overseeing art direction.
Graphic Designer at Cinderella Dresses, Inc.
June 1, 1990 - April 1, 1992
Produced logos and T-shirt print designs for a children’s clothing line.
Concept Artist / Storyboardist at Silkroading Company, Beijing
March 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Collaborated with chief designers, architects and writers to build themed entertainment attractions in China.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Freelance illustrator and designer for clients in the United States and Dubai; produced 19FiTy illustrations, icons and character designs and motion graphics; contributed to Knowledge Channel and other educational projects.
Graphic Designer at Light My Bricks
July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Layout the lighting kit’s User Assembly Guide; remote collaboration with PH and AU clients.
Concept Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Emapta, Philippines / Light My Bricks, Australia
February 1, 2025 - Present
Online freelance concept art, graphic design and illustration work for international clients.
Concept Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Motion Graphic Designer, Animator at Online Freelance / Various Philippine and Australian Clients
May 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Online project work including 19FiTy illustrations, icon and character design, motion graphics; Knowledge Channel - comic-style illustration for television.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication at University of the Philippines, College of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication at University of the Philippines, College of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Qualifications

Gawad CCP - Best in Animation
August 1, 1992 - December 5, 2025
Puppetry using Uncreated Materials Workshop
September 1, 1993 - December 5, 2025
Gawad CCP - Best in Animation
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Puppetry using Uncreated Materials Workshop
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications