Hi! I'm Luciano S. Ramirez, a seasoned Art Director and Illustrator with a passion for creating captivating designs and digital artwork. Over the years, I've honed my skills in layout, illustration, and photo editing, working with various clients across magazines, publications, and advertising projects. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life, whether through manual or digital art. With proficiency in tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Krita, I also have experience managing art direction for publications and ensuring the highest quality standards before print. I'm always eager to take on new creative challenges and contribute my expertise in graphic design and illustration to any project.…

Luciano S. Ramirez

Hi! I'm Luciano S. Ramirez, a seasoned Art Director and Illustrator with a passion for creating captivating designs and digital artwork. Over the years, I've honed my skills in layout, illustration, and photo editing, working with various clients across magazines, publications, and advertising projects. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life, whether through manual or digital art. With proficiency in tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Krita, I also have experience managing art direction for publications and ensuring the highest quality standards before print. I'm always eager to take on new creative challenges and contribute my expertise in graphic design and illustration to any project.…

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Hi! I’m Luciano S. Ramirez, a seasoned Art Director and Illustrator with a passion for creating captivating designs and digital artwork. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in layout, illustration, and photo editing, working with various clients across magazines, publications, and advertising projects. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to bring their visions to life, whether through manual or digital art.

With proficiency in tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Krita, I also have experience managing art direction for publications and ensuring the highest quality standards before print. I’m always eager to take on new creative challenges and contribute my expertise in graphic design and illustration to any project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator/Graphic Designer at The Illustration Room
January 1, 2009 - June 20, 2024
Providing freelance illustration and graphic design services, working on layouts, illustrations, and photo editing for various clients. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud and open-source programs, maintaining quality in digital artworks and print media.
Contributing Illustrator at Various Australian Magazines and Publications
January 1, 2004 - June 20, 2024
Contributed illustrations for multiple publications such as Fox Kid, Pearson Books, Total Girl, That's Life, Men's Health, Women's Health, Voyeur, Jetstar, AUStar, and Tiger Airways from 2007 onwards.
Art Director at World Coffee Magazine
January 1, 2023 - June 20, 2024
Responsible for defining and overseeing the visual design aesthetics of the magazine, creating concepts, collaborating with photographers, and ensuring quality control for published content.
Art Director at The Immigrant Newspaper
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Managed art direction duties including layout designs and visual content for The Immigrant Newspaper, maintaining publication standards and aesthetics.
Art Director at Summit Publishing Inc.
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2013
Led the art direction team working on several popular magazines like Entrepreneur Magazine and OK! Magazine. Oversaw the special publications department and managed multiple magazine layouts and designs.
Layout Artist to Art Director at Woman Today Magazine, Solar Publishing Corporation
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
Progressed from layout artist to art director through managing design layouts, illustrations, and overseeing print media projects to ensure quality and alignment with editorial goals.

Education

College Level, Fine Arts-major in Painting, Advertising at University of SantoTomas
June 15, 1990 - March 30, 1996
Opted to begin career in design studio rather than finish final year of university.

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality
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