Leandro Santiago

Packaging Designer

Has experience developing packaging concepts from structural components to box graphic designs. Exposed to different finishing techniques available for plastics, metal, glass, & paper. Familiar with the print production process and color management. Strong visualization skills via 3D or 2D mediums. Has experience executing packaging solutions from concept stage to final production. Experienced managing a team of 4 designers.

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// CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS //

•3DS Max, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator
•Literate in MAC & PC systems



// EDUCATION //

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
College of Architecture & Fine Arts
Manila, Philippines (JUN '96 - APR '00)
B.F.A. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN



// EXPERIENCE //

LIDEN DESIGN LLC - (Industrial Design Firm)
Dubai, U.A.E.
DESIGN MANAGER (DEC '09 - To Present)


IDENTISCENTS - (Packaging Component Distributor)
Sharjah, U.A.E.
PACKAGING DESIGNER (DEC '08 - APR '10)


LAWTON & YEO - (Industrial Design Firm)
Singapore
COLOR & MATERIAL DESIGNER (AUG '08 - DEC '08)


BRAVE DESIGN INC. (Industrial Design Firm)
Quezon City, Philippines
FREELANCE CONSULTANT (MAY '08– JUN '08)


KAMAL OSMAN JAMJOOM, EST. - MIKYAJY (Cosmetics Company)
Dubai, U.A.E.
SENIOR PACKAGING/GRAPHIC DESIGNER (DEC ’03 - FEB’ 08)


APFTI (Non-Government Organization Promoting Fair Trade)
Quezon City, Philippines
FREELANCE DESIGN CONSULTANT (OCT '03 – NOV '03)


BRAVE DESIGN INC. (Industrial Design Firm)
Quezon City, Philippines
GRAPHIC DESIGNER (MAR '00– AUG '03)


JOHNSON & JOHNSON (Multi-National Company)
Parañaque City, Philippines (APR '99 - OCT '99)
PRODUCT DESIGN INTERN



Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Specialties

  • Packaging
  • 3-D Modeling
  • Design Management

Experience

10+ years

Education

University of Santo Tomas

Awards

• Graduated with Honors (Cum Laude) • Awarded "Most Outstanding Student in Industrial Design Department 2000"