Hi, I’m John Erickson Manalon, a versatile illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for creating eye-catching visuals for digital products and branding. Over the past several years I’ve led design work for StackCommerce, collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver assets on tight deadlines, and honed skills in photo manipulation, concept art, and email marketing materials. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy translating client needs into cohesive visual systems. I’m comfortable working across animation, concept art, and client-facing design, and I enjoy mentoring teammates while building efficient workflows. When I’m not designing, I contribute to communities like the Dumaguete Animation Guild and pursue ongoing learning in design principles, color theory, and typography to continually elevate my craft.

John Erickson Manalon

Hi, I’m John Erickson Manalon, a versatile illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for creating eye-catching visuals for digital products and branding. Over the past several years I’ve led design work for StackCommerce, collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver assets on tight deadlines, and honed skills in photo manipulation, concept art, and email marketing materials. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy translating client needs into cohesive visual systems. I’m comfortable working across animation, concept art, and client-facing design, and I enjoy mentoring teammates while building efficient workflows. When I’m not designing, I contribute to communities like the Dumaguete Animation Guild and pursue ongoing learning in design principles, color theory, and typography to continually elevate my craft.

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Hi, I’m John Erickson Manalon, a versatile illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for creating eye-catching visuals for digital products and branding. Over the past several years I’ve led design work for StackCommerce, collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver assets on tight deadlines, and honed skills in photo manipulation, concept art, and email marketing materials. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy translating client needs into cohesive visual systems.

I’m comfortable working across animation, concept art, and client-facing design, and I enjoy mentoring teammates while building efficient workflows. When I’m not designing, I contribute to communities like the Dumaguete Animation Guild and pursue ongoing learning in design principles, color theory, and typography to continually elevate my craft.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at StackCommerce
June 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Created beautiful and eye-catching imagery for digital goods; researched design principles aligned with partners’ branding; updated sale pages; photo manipulated physical products; collaborated within teams to produce assets; managed production schedules; trained new hires on processes and guidelines; led a small design team; created material for email marketing and design templates to improve workflow efficiency.
Concept Artist (Contract) at Manguray Productions
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Created concept art in the client’s desired style; made design decisions that visually communicated a character’s story and disposition; produced multiple sketches to offer variety; iterated on feedback and comments from the team.
Vice President of Internal Affairs at Dumaguete Animation Guild
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Ensured internal affairs were properly scheduled and executed; collaborated with founders on guild trajectory and operation; partnered with artists and creators for conventions, workshops, and events; hosted workshops on client acquisition, pricing, color, lighting, and core art fundamentals.
Storyboard Artist (Contract) at Cutting Edge Productions
December 1, 2019 - Present
Created storyboards for scripted scenes; timed thumbnails to director specifications and visual appeal; collaborated to craft moving scenes that aid narration through composition.
Album Cover Artist (Contract) at Music City East Productions, LLC
May 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Designed beautiful album covers based on client specifications and technical requirements; produced cohesive promotional art aligned with the album’s visual direction.

Education

BS Civil Engineering at Silliman University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

CREATE PHILIPPINES SEMINAR - Business Track, Design Track, and Best Industry Practices
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
PAYONEER OPEN FORUM - Entrepreneurship and the Basics of Business
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
VFX WORKSHOP - by Elohim Tampus (VFX and Video Editing)
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet