I am a creative designer and brand strategist with extensive experience in helping companies develop effective branding strategies and improve their brand image through well crafted designs. I'm an expert in graphic design, photography, video production, UI/UX, and web development. I have led teams of graphic designers on websites and web-based applications for various local and overseas corporations, liaised with client representatives to gather design requirements and present concepts, taught Interactive Design to college students, and developed course syllabi for practical training.

Zean Villongco

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I am a creative designer and brand strategist with extensive experience in helping companies develop effective branding strategies and improve their brand image through well crafted designs. I'm an expert in graphic design, photography, video production, UI/UX, and web development. I have led teams of graphic designers on websites and web-based applications for various local and overseas corporations, liaised with client representatives to gather design requirements and present concepts, taught Interactive Design to college students, and developed course syllabi for practical training.

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I am a creative designer and brand strategist with extensive experience in helping companies develop effective branding strategies and improve their brand image through well crafted designs. I’m an expert in graphic design, photography, video production, UI/UX, and web development.

I have led teams of graphic designers on websites and web-based applications for various local and overseas corporations, liaised with client representatives to gather design requirements and present concepts, taught Interactive Design to college students, and developed course syllabi for practical training.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder / Chief Design Officer at Big Squid Creatives
January 1, 2014 - Present
Led a team of designers and drove branding, brand identity, and web design initiatives for local and overseas clients; managed client relations, design requirements, and presentation of concepts.
Co-Founder / Chief Design Officer at PasaJob
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founded a Philippine tech startup; designed UI/UX for the jobs board app; developed a proprietary CMS; built brand identity and investor-facing Pitch Decks to aid fundraising.
Art Director at Hotbox PH
January 1, 2024 - Present
Analyzed brand status quo and led rebranding strategy and design for an upscale market; oversaw creative direction and brand identity development.
College Instructor at CIIT College Of Arts & Technology
January 1, 2023 - Present
Taught Interactive Design; developed course syllabus; mentored students on website mockups and design projects.
Manager at Primesoft Creatives
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Managed creative team and project delivery for branding and design initiatives across multiple clients.
Creatives Manager at Primesoft
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Managed a team of creatives, overseeing branding and design projects for clients; liaised with stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Primesoft Creatives Manager at Primesoft
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Led a creative team delivering branding and design services for SMEs and startups; oversaw multiple projects from concept to delivery, coordinating with clients and internal teams.
Creatives Manager at Primesoft Creatives
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Managed design team, oversaw creative projects for clients; led project workflows and client communications.

Education

BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Science in Biology at University of the Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University of the Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University of the Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
BS Biology at University Of The Philippines
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services