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Raffy Dematawaran is a seasoned multimedia design manager with 20+ years of experience in leading in-house design productions, managing budgets, and driving creative output for top brands. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Mapua Institute of Technology and has worked with notable companies such as TCL Communication, D’Sily Industry Co., Ltd., and Dahlmann Group. He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Mandarin Chinese, and Filipino/Tagalog, and has a strong background in graphic design, user interface design, product design, and concept design. Raffy has received several certifications, including the Excellent Employee of the Year award from TCL Communication.

Credentials

  • Excellent Employee of the Year
    TCL Communication
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Excellent Individual Award
    TCL Communication
    Jan, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • Excellent Employee of the Year
    TCL Communication
    Jan, 2010
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • TCL Communication
    • Hi-Tech Park, Shenzhen, China
    • Multimedia Design Manager
      • Aug 2009 - Present
      • Hi-Tech Park, Shenzhen, China

      • Leads in-house multimedia design productions while at the same time managing the creative & strategic budgeting proposals of outsourced agencies for TCL , Alcatel, internet & wearable products.• Excel in duties that have expanded the Alcatel’s Multimedia Design Team significantly. This has entailed directing all activities for the creation of product demos, 2D and 3D animations, premium photos, video productions for social media, Youtube, TV commercials, and cinema spots.• Responsible for contributing to significant company savings by establishing an in-house photography studio and recruiting a photographer and retoucher; these measures have avoided the cost of outsourcing services for promotional tools, and have ensured production processes were internally controlled.• Construct internal teams that render photorealistic 3D for use by global marketing, resulting in premium content for advanced presentations, ad tools, and demonstrations for mock-ups. This has reduced overhead costs and increased the efficiency and flexibility of promotional packshots.• Minimized 50% of outsourcing cost by implementing in-house 3D development, photo and video production, and post-production projects.

  • TCL Industries
    • Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
    • Multimedia Design Manager
      • Aug 2009 - Present
      • Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

    • Art and Product Design Manager
      • Nov 2004 - Aug 2009
      • Shenzhen, China

      • Contributed significantly to the company’s bottom line via creative design output, which increased sales volumes.• Devised a wide variety of paper and metal products that were well received by buyers in US, European, and Asian markets.

    • Senior Artist and Product Designer
      • Nov 2002 - Nov 2004
      • Shenzhen, China

      • Headed design of successful consumer products for company showrooms, as well as the Canton Fair.• Collaborated closely with the Product Development Manager and sales executives to fully respond to the needs of buyers’ artwork, while also creating original product designs.• Formulated a number of best-quality designs.

  • Dahlmann Group
    • Shenzhen, China
    • Product and Packaging Designer
      • Nov 2001 - Nov 2002
      • Shenzhen, China

      - Developed German lighting product designs that responded to company showroom and exhibition requirements for Hong Kong, China and Frankfurt.- Ensured that presentation artworks were at their best for use with key European clients.- Traveled to Moscow, Amsterdam and Frankfurt for exhibition design and client support.

  • TM Shenzhen
    • Shenzhen, China
    • Artist and Product Designer
      • Mar 2000 - Sep 2001
      • Shenzhen, China

      - Performed all activities relative to concept sketching and product design for seasonal and collectible figurines.

    • Artist and Product Designer
      • Nov 1998 - Mar 2000
      • Rizal, Philippines

      - Designed thematic products and sundries for major clients such as Department 56, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Pacific Rim, Roman, RH Macy’s and Quelle.- Provided supervision and direction to 12 in-house sample makers, 6 tinsmiths and painters.

  • SCT Furnishing Corporation
    • Mandaluyong, Philippines
    • Furniture Designer
      • Nov 1997 - Nov 1998
      • Mandaluyong, Philippines

      - Designed a collection of furniture and home furnishing for the Japanese market.

    • Freelance Designer
      • Nov 1993 - Nov 1997

      - Created artworks and designs for export companies such as Barkrafts Co., Cedarwood and 1st Unitrade Inc.- Served as Design Consultant for 4 exhibits at the Manila FAME Gifts and Houseware.

Education

  • 1992 - 1997
    Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
  • 1988 - 1992
    Rizal Technological and Polytechnic Institute, Rizal, Philippines
    High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
  • 1981 - 1988
    Lunsad Elementary School, Rizal, Philippines
    Elementary

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