I’m a Graphic Designer with experience in fashion, apparel, retail, marketing, and production design. Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of creative projects including branding, print materials, signages, apparel graphics, product development, and marketing collaterals for both corporate and retail environments. My background includes experience in product development and production processes, where I collaborated with product developers, suppliers, and production teams from concept creation up to final execution. I’ve also worked in fast-paced environments that required handling multiple projects while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail. What makes me stand out is my combination of creative design skills and production knowledge. I understand not only how to create visually appealing designs, but also how to prepare them for real-world application and production. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and always willing to learn new tools, trends, and creative approaches to help brands communicate effectively.

Mikhail A. Ortiz

I’m a Graphic Designer with experience in fashion, apparel, retail, marketing, and production design. Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of creative projects including branding, print materials, signages, apparel graphics, product development, and marketing collaterals for both corporate and retail environments. My background includes experience in product development and production processes, where I collaborated with product developers, suppliers, and production teams from concept creation up to final execution. I’ve also worked in fast-paced environments that required handling multiple projects while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail. What makes me stand out is my combination of creative design skills and production knowledge. I understand not only how to create visually appealing designs, but also how to prepare them for real-world application and production. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and always willing to learn new tools, trends, and creative approaches to help brands communicate effectively.

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I’m a Graphic Designer with experience in fashion, apparel, retail, marketing, and production design. Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of creative projects including branding, print materials, signages, apparel graphics, product development, and marketing collaterals for both corporate and retail environments.

My background includes experience in product development and production processes, where I collaborated with product developers, suppliers, and production teams from concept creation up to final execution. I’ve also worked in fast-paced environments that required handling multiple projects while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.

What makes me stand out is my combination of creative design skills and production knowledge. I understand not only how to create visually appealing designs, but also how to prepare them for real-world application and production. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and always willing to learn new tools, trends, and creative approaches to help brands communicate effectively.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at BetMGM
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2020
Designed branded merchandise, print ads, promotional campaigns, store displays and visual merchandising; coordinated with licensors (NBA, Warner Brothers) for licensed characters; oversaw materials selection and final output for in-house brands including NBA Socks, Warner Brothers, Disney; collaborated with US stakeholders and internal teams.
Freelance Graphic Artist at TW&G Inc.
October 1, 2008 - Present
Designed calendars, brochures, business cards, posters; managed client expectations; collaborated with managers to meet client briefs; produced marketing collateral and visual displays.
Senior Graphic Designer at M.A. Abdulkarim
December 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Created print, packaging, signage and promotional designs; coordinated with fabricators; clients included Mang Inasal, SM Group, Robinsons, Ayala Malls, McDonald’s, and PAGCOR.
Graphic Designer at Karatula Marketing
March 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Designed licensed merchandise and marketing campaigns; collaborated with licensors (Disney, Sanrio, Warner Brothers) on event visuals and merchandise.
Senior Graphic Designer at Honeybarn Marketing Corporation
May 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Developed seasonal apparel and denim collections; coordinated with brand managers, licensors and suppliers to meet international standards.
Graphic Designer at Pushpin Inc. (formerly Creative Stuff Inc.)
August 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Produced marketing materials, in-store displays and visual merchandising; worked with brands such as Rina Fashion, Terranova, Calliope, Energie, and Zey Shoes.
Part-Time Art Instructor at Styleright Global Inc.
May 1, 2013 - October 1, 2014
Taught art classes to children aged 3–12 following U.S.-based lesson plans; focused on drawing, painting, crafting and skill development.
Junior Graphic Designer at KidzArt
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Designed print ads, packaging, event collateral and ad campaigns; collaborated with copywriters and account executives to fulfill briefs; clients included Motorola, Nikon, Herbal Med, GlaxoSmithKline, and more.
Graphic Designer / Team Sub-Lead – Sports Team at KidzArt
June 1, 2022 - Present
Led the Sports Creative Team, developed templates, coordinated with U.S. counterparts, assigned tasks to junior designers, supervised and reviewed creative materials for final endorsement; contributed to BetMGM marketing campaigns.
Product Development Manager
February 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts at University of Santo Tomas
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services