Experience

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• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Self Employed

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Tasks include:• creating logos relevant to the business• branding and creating brand guidelines for future use• editorial and layout creation• photo retouching and colour correction• creation of marketing goods such as: posters, flyers, bus stop shelter ads, and more.• creative direction and conceptualization • creation of other assets with relation to corporate design such as: stationery, business cards, websites, and more.• designing assets in relation to an… Tasks include:• creating logos relevant to the business• branding and creating brand guidelines for future use• editorial and layout creation• photo retouching and colour correction• creation of marketing goods such as: posters, flyers, bus stop shelter ads, and more.• creative direction and conceptualization • creation of other assets with relation to corporate design such as: stationery, business cards, websites, and more.• designing assets in relation to an event such as: fashion shows, weddings, Youtube videos, etc.• photography• video editing and motion graphics• corporate illustration and flat-making• packaging• web design• moreTo check my work: visit www.dwightbalutan.ml Show more Show less



VIRTUE Worldwide

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  Worked with clients such as: Sephora, Pernod Ricard, Canada Goose, Etc.Tasks include:• creating logos relevant to the business• branding and creating brand guidelines for future use• editorial and layout creation• photo retouching and colour correction• creation of marketing goods such as: posters, flyers, bus stop shelter ads, billboards and more.• creative direction and conceptualization• creation of other assets with relation to corporate design such as:… Worked with clients such as: Sephora, Pernod Ricard, Canada Goose, Etc.Tasks include:• creating logos relevant to the business• branding and creating brand guidelines for future use• editorial and layout creation• photo retouching and colour correction• creation of marketing goods such as: posters, flyers, bus stop shelter ads, billboards and more.• creative direction and conceptualization• creation of other assets with relation to corporate design such as: stationery, business cards, websites, and more.• designing assets in relation to an event• photography• video editing and motion graphics• packaging• social media content creation: video + static• moreTo check my work: visit www.dwightbalutan.ml Show more Show less



ThinkRenegade

• Graphic Designer + Digital Marketer

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  Within the company, I worked on a variety of brands including Anne Sportun Jewelry, Tea India, Way of Will, CTL leathers, Southern Breeze Sweet Tea and more...Responsibilities include:• Editorial Design: creating lookbooks for clients• Digital marketing• Asset creation• Content creation for social media• Social media management• E-mail marketing through Klaviyo and Mailchimp• Scheduling posts• Copywriting for e-mails, social media and other assets.• GIF… Within the company, I worked on a variety of brands including Anne Sportun Jewelry, Tea India, Way of Will, CTL leathers, Southern Breeze Sweet Tea and more...Responsibilities include:• Editorial Design: creating lookbooks for clients• Digital marketing• Asset creation• Content creation for social media• Social media management• E-mail marketing through Klaviyo and Mailchimp• Scheduling posts• Copywriting for e-mails, social media and other assets.• GIF animations• Promotional assets Show more Show less



Self-Employed

• Freelance Fashion Stylist

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2018

  Tasks include:• editorial styling that tells a story through images• conceptualizing a concept that is visually appealing and trend relevant• directing models on set to fully realize the vision• pulling clothes that are relevant to the fashion story• fashion styling that is innovative and novel • model prepping • connecting with various creatives in makeup and photography • off-figure and set design• mannequin rigging To check some of my work visit:… Tasks include:• editorial styling that tells a story through images• conceptualizing a concept that is visually appealing and trend relevant• directing models on set to fully realize the vision• pulling clothes that are relevant to the fashion story• fashion styling that is innovative and novel • model prepping • connecting with various creatives in makeup and photography • off-figure and set design• mannequin rigging To check some of my work visit: www.dwightbalutan.ml/Fashion. This page ispassword-protected as these works are with no watermark with respect to theother creatives who worked on the projects. Please message me for the password, if interested. Show more Show less



ALDO Group

• Sales Associate

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

  Tasks included:• providing great customer service • dealing with returns and exchanges • upkeeping the organization and merchandising of the store• styling in-store racks to be the most visually efficient• making the window display so it aligns with the brand guidelines• manning the cash registerAccomplishments include: Top 10 Sales across Canada while working there



Holt Renfrew

• Visual Merchandiser

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

  Tasks included:• visual merchandising• build-up and window display• prop creation i.e. painting, re-inventing purpose, etc.• set installation • production • lighting• in-store event set-ups • styling • mannequin rigging• organizing prop storage and more...



Display Attic

• Visual Merchandiser

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

  Tasks include:• creating window display creations that can entice possible clients• in-store visual merchandising• build-up displays with off-model/off-mannequin items• creating props• providing input and direction to the Head Director if aware of effective solutions• installing sets i.e. working with fake snow, lighting, hanging, etc.• mannequin riggingClients included: Sherway Gardens, Hilton Hotel, Burlington Mall, Vaughan Mills etc.



Infuse Magazine for Humber College

• Art Director/ Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

  Tasks include:• worked with a small team of editors and writers• lead the creative direction as to the visual aspect of the magazine• spearheaded layout creation and graphic illustrations• 70 pages of content designed visually by solely myself• researching content accuracy• copywriting and creative writing• conceptualization of the brand direction for the issue.• directing and fashion styling for the editorial shoot.• communicating with printers•… Tasks include:• worked with a small team of editors and writers• lead the creative direction as to the visual aspect of the magazine• spearheaded layout creation and graphic illustrations• 70 pages of content designed visually by solely myself• researching content accuracy• copywriting and creative writing• conceptualization of the brand direction for the issue.• directing and fashion styling for the editorial shoot.• communicating with printers• publication and production of more than 2000+ copies for distribution.Infuse Magazine is a Fashion Business Magazine published by Humber College focusing on industry and trends of Fashion. An annual fashion magazine that functions as both a reader that talks about relevant topics all the whilst promoting the College's Fashion and Cosmetic Management programs. This issue explores student alumni and opportunities for graduates. It also exemplifies what the Fashion School at Humber and the Cosmetic Management programs has to offer. The magazine's goal is to entice possible student applicants to choose Humber programs.You can learn more about the magazine via: https://dwightbalutan.ml/infuse-magazine-humber-college-fashion-magazine Show more Show less