Hi, I’m Drei Cortez.
I’m a Graphic Designer with a decade worth of experience, designing various materials in various media. I do a bit of everything.
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Below is a detailed rundown of my professional experience, and skills I’ve acquired over the years.
PACKAGING DESIGNER FOR PEAK DESIGN (print, various)
Booth/Peak Design (www.hirebooth.com / www.peakdesign.com)
September 2023 – present
Currently handling packaging and various graphic design needs for Peak Design (outsourced and employed in the Philippines by Booth).
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER FOR PEAK DESIGN
August 2021 – August 2023
Handled various graphic design needs for Peak Design.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER (various)
Self-employed (www.dreicortez.com)
October 2010 – January 2018, August 2020 – August 2022
Worked for brands, start-ups, and individuals involving various materials like posters, shirts, and branding.
ASSOCIATE TO SENIOR ASSOCIATE GRAPHIC DESIGNER (web & mobile ads)
Affinity X (www.affinityx.com)
September 2014 – August 2017
Worked with US clients to create various ads for websites. Ads range in complexity, from simple static images to rich media content.
GRAPHIC ARTIST/VISUAL MERCHANDISER (print, web, exhibit/store design)
Weed Boy Sean, Inc. (www.aquazorb.com / www.sacpeople.ph)
June 2014 – Sept 2014
Created materials for the Aquazorb and SAC People Brand (both under Weed Boy Sean, Inc.). Handled store and kiosk redesign for their branches.
USER INTERFACE/ USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER (web & mobile UI /UX)
Stratpoint Technologies, Inc. (www.stratpoint.com)
April 2013 – September 2013
Mainly worked on The Brain Gain Network and Buzzboard (concept stage) and other concept projects.
MULTIMEDIA ARTIST (ideation, print, & exhibit/store design)
PMP Communications Co.
November 2012 – April 2013
Created materials for print and 3D. Conceptualized materials for Kojie-san, and other brands. Got involved with print materials for NIVEA.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE MEMBER/EVENTS COMMITTEE HEAD
UP Graphic Arts In Literature (UP GRAIL)
August 2018 – April 2019
ILLUSTRATOR
Sigaw – Kalayaan Residence Hall Official Publication
June 2007- March 2008
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Yakal Residence Hall
June 2010- October 2010
GRAPHIC DESIGN
(For print & screens)
Expert
ILLUSTRATION
(Traditional & digital)
Proficient
MOTION & VIDEO
Editing: Competent
Animation: Competent
USER INTERFACE
& USER EXPERIENCE
Design: Competent
Coding: Novice
FREQUENTLY USED TOOLS
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Pen, Ink, & Paper
• After Effects
• Animate
• FontForge
• Lightroom
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION
University of the Philippines — Diliman
August 2017- March 2020
(On Leave)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
University of the Philippines — Diliman
June 2007- October 2010
(Only select units earned)
HIGH SCHOOL
Philippine Science High School
Southern Mindanao Campus
GRADE SCHOOL
Butuan Central Elementary School
SPED Fast Learners
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Team Management
• Mentoring
• Troubleshooting
• Organization & Automation
• Computer Programming