Resumé

118 Scout Alcaraz corner Don Jose
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Mobile: 0917-3446533
Email: justinjustin28@yahoo.com
justinbijantjam@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

My main objective is to further enhance my designing skills and concepts, primarily through application, in a position where my creativity can be fostered.

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2009-Current
Top Shelf Design Studio Inc.
Senior Designer/Visual Merchandiser (Regular employee)

•Approves final designs for submission

•Responsible for creating concept designs (boutique design, wall display modules, floor display modules, and other types of fixtures) for clients.

•Meets with clients/owners for Design Proposals and Design Briefings

•Provides concept designs for whole areas/boutiques for, our major client

•Creates/modifies company profile for clients who need the same

•Interprets design concepts in 3ds Max (modeling and rendering)

•Produces composites for graphic provisions on modules for clients without or with unfinished materials, and provides concept designs of graphic images for commercial/client use

•Prepares and verifies actual measurements of artworks (actual-sized stickers and die cuts) for printing and provides necessary prints to production

•Responsible for approval of printed materials handled and finished manufactured products

•Constantly collaborates with Sales Department on design requisites and changes

•Collaborates with Production Manager for module/fixture dimensions for implementation

•Assists Production Manager during installation of fixtures or during on site constructions

•Prepares layout of printed presentations and initial detailing for submission to clients

•Conducts ocular inspections and collaborates with other suppliers/purchasers to ensure correct detailing of designs after ocular inspection

•Provides Details for specifications that are used for quotations and pricing of final manufactured products

•Collaborates with the computation for the pricing of final manufactured products



May 2007-FEB 2009
Dolly Varden Business Development Inc. & Country Affair, Inc
Industrial designer/Visual merchandiser (Regular employee)

•Responsible for creating concept designs (wall display modules, floor display modules, and other types of fixtures) for major clients such as Shoemart, Inc., and other independent clients

•Provides concept designs for whole areas/boutiques for SM, our major client

•Creates/modifies company profile for clients who need the same

•Interprets design concepts in 3ds Max (modeling and rendering)

•Produces composites for graphic provisions on modules for clients without or with unfinished materials, and provides concept designs of graphic images for commercial/client use

•Prepares and verifies actual measurements of artworks (actual-sized stickers and die cuts) for printing and provides necessary prints to production

•Responsible for approval of printed materials handled

•Constantly collaborates with Sales Department/Lead Designer on design requisites and changes

•Collaborates with Production Manager for initial module/fixture dimensions for implementation

•Prepares layout of printed presentations and initial detailing for submission to clients

•Conducts ocular inspections and collaborates with other suppliers/purchasers to ensure correct detailing of designs after ocular inspection

•Meets with certain clients for detailed design briefs and design requests

October - December2006
On-the-job-training - Design Center of the Philippines
Junior Designer (Packaging division/Handicrafts division)


EDUCATION

2002-2007 De La Salle – COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design

1998-2002 Lourdes School – Quezon City
Secondary Education

1992-1998 Lourdes School – Quezon City
Elementary level


EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

November 2005-2007
Worth1000.com
Photoshop contests conducted online

January 2002- 2005
Member, Industrial Design Society
A dedicated and eager member who participates in
activities related to Industrial Design and Christian
Community building.

July 2004
Contestant, Packaging Design for Scents and Blends
Submitted an original design for a bottle packaging


TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Platforms: Mac OS X and Windows XP
Applications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Autodesk Architectural Desktop (AutoCAD),
3D Studio Max (VRAY) and 3D Studio Viz


DESIGN PROFICIENCY

Visual Merchandising
Product Design
Interior Design
Photo Manipulation
Logo Design
Branding Design
Advertising Design- Tarpaulin, Brochures and Posters
Page Layout Design
Packaging Design
Furniture Design
Point of Sale/Purchase Design
Booth Design
Presentation Design


SEMINARS ATTENDED

March 2005
On-the-job Training Seminar Workshop
A module designed to prepare students for their
on-the-job training requirements. They are oriented with
regard to job search strategies and how one should
handle himself in the corporate setting.

June 2005
Product Sustainability and Eco-designing
A seminar that discussed sustainable designs and how to
make existing products sustainable and more eco-friendly

June 2005
Adobe Photoshop Training Seminar
A seminar that discussed and taught the basic features
and fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop


PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Born January 31, 1985 in Manila. Artistic interests were manifested through creative drawings and art works prior to any formal art class. While currently co-managing the family business which deals with real estate, free time is spent surfing the internet, and sketching with designs inclined towards and/or influenced by contemporary themes. An avid fan of basketball, video games, cars, and gadgets, characteristics include adaptability, resilience, patience, and industriousness, which provide fervor in executing worthwhile, effective, and diligent projects.


REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Projects by Justin Jam