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BRIAN RODRIGO LLAGAS
PRODUCT PACKAGING GRAPHICS PHOTOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATION


Objective

To contribute to the development of innovative and creative designs that will make for a successful product


Summary

Experience in product design and development for ceramics, zinc, shelving, giftsets, and home decors in wood, metal, natural materials and fiberglass.

Familiar with the US and European markets and has an understanding of merchandising, materials sourcing, product & design research, and trendspotting.

Ability to work on a design project from conceptualization and development to final output.

Capable of managing multiple projects in a pressured and multi-cultural environment.

Proficient in hand drawing, rendering, and computer-aided design.

Excellent English communications skills and novice in conversational Vietnamese.

Motivated and result-oriented with exceptional adaptability to different situations.



Skills

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign
CorelDraw 3D StudioMax AutoCAD
Product Photography Illustration Product/Packaging Mockups Prototyping Modelmaking



Career Development

CBD Vietnam - Art Director
Mar 2007 - Present

Creative design work for packaging design, interiors, art direction and food styling.



Product and Packaging Design Consultant - HCMC Sept 2006 - Feb 2007

Provided product and/or packaging design and development support to various companies in Ho Chi Minh City.

-Created new designs and product ranges for a local manufacturing company.
-Delivered packaging design directions for the different clients of a local design firm.
-Attended customer meetings, client brainstormings, and product presentations.
-Product lines include ceramics and FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) products.


CandleCraft Vietnam - Binh Duong Province, VN
Oct 2005 - Sept 2006
Product and Packaging Designer

Delivered in-house product and packaging design and development support and worked with design director with a team of 5 design professionals. Managed the packaging design team, sample-making staff, showroom and photography studio.

-Created new designs and product ranges, based on design briefs and current trends, on a weekly basis.
-Delved in the product development process by working with a product sampling team and overseeing the execution of design from concept to the final product sample to be sent to customers.
-Ensured product quality and that development is within the range of production capabilities.
-Attended customer meetings and maintained correspondence with buyers and merchandisers from buying and trading offices for design revisions and follow-ups.
-Collaborated with the design director in the conceptualization and realization of successful product programs for the European and US markets.
-Coordinated and supplied assistance to merchandisers regarding packaging cost, packing details, and product costing.
-Recruited the packaging design team and helped set up the photography studio and showroom.
-Provided designs to customers such as Parlane Int'l, Auchan, Dunnes, Pottery Barn, Bed Bath & Beyond, TJX Grp, Nantucket, DPH Int'l, Global Amici, Christmas Tree Shops
-Product lines include candle wax, giftsets, candleholders, ceramics & home decors(wood, metal, natural fibers)


Innovasian Int'l Grp Ltd - Ho Chi Minh City, VN
May 2005 - Oct 2005
Junior Industrial Designer

Provided assistance to the senior industrial designers in making product specifications and finishing up designs. Made factory visits to supply designs to the design firm's various clients.

-Helped senior designers in rendering designs, encoding hand drawings into the computer, revisions, and creating product powerpoint presentations for customers.
-Supplied design concepts for various factories that manufacture ceramics, metal home decors, candles, and candleholders.
-Initiated material sourcing for new product packaging concepts.
-Helped create the product catalog and setup the showroom for a client factory.
-Product lines include candle giftsets, wooden shelving, mosaic tables, and home decors.


Asiafurn Exports Inc - Quezon City, Philippines
Oct 2004 - Nov 2004
Intern Product Designer

Conceptualized new designs for ottomans and stools utilizing the different natural fiber materials and surface finishes.

-Worked as a designer on an internship program for a furniture manufacturing company.
-Consulted with the in-house designer regarding design feasibility and knock-down construction for packaging and maximum container loading.
-Researched on the company and wrote a case study that shows how the company started and its strategy as to how it became successful.
-Customers included Pier 1 Imports and Crate & Barrel.

Packaging Research & Dev't Center - Taguig City, Philippines Apr 2004 - May 2004
Intern Packaging Designer

Hired as an intern packaging designer for a government-funded design agency. Created packaging design solutions for small & medium enterprise (SME's) business in the Philippines.

-Handled packaging design projects from concept stage to final design.
-Created mock-ups to be presented to clients.
-Produced packaging designs that became finalists in a national food exhibit trade fair.


Education

BFA Major in Industrial Design, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2005
BS Computer Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2001