DLSMIZEL
Delos Santos Mizel
Mizel delos Santos, aka DLSMIZEL, is a highly skilled multimedia artist hailing from Metro Manila, Philippines. With a decade of experience in various industries, DLSMIZEL offers a rare combination of creativity and technical proficiency to every project. Driven by a passion for design that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also serves a purpose, DLSMIZEL approaches each project with a focus on problem-solving and collaboration.
About
My Story
Hello! My name is Mizel delos Santos, aka DLSMIZEL, and I am a passionate multimedia artist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. With more than a decade of work experience in various industries, I have developed a strong passion for problem-solving, collaborating with people, and creating effective designs.
My interest in art began at a young age when my father introduced me to painting landscapes using simple brushes and watercolors. He taught me how to mix colors, form shapes, and maintain a clean workspace. As a child, I spent most of my time drawing anime characters on notebooks and textbooks. My father even became my art teacher in grade 5. Since then, I knew that expressing my feelings through art is what I wanted to do when I grew up.
Years later, I pursued my passion by majoring in Multimedia Arts in college. During my studies, I learned various skills, including technical drawing, animation, photography, video, web design, and more. Although I initially focused on painting, I eventually shifted my attention to design.
Currently, I work as a Business Development Manager at Lanex Corporation, where I dedicate my time to solving client problems and learning from them. This is the best full-time job I have had so far because of the “work from anywhere” flexibility and the fantastic team I am a part of.
In addition to my full-time job, I am a member of JCI Manila and The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. This is a group where I can network, collaborate, and work with great people. I also teach students online at Kirirom Institute of Technology (KIT), which is a leading Science and Technology University in Southeast Asia with a commitment to green development and a multicultural community. I am excited about this opportunity to share my knowledge with students and learn more about Cambodia’s culture.
I love exploring different ideas online and getting perspectives from other designers. Whenever I hear people talking about their ideas, I get excited and always say, “Let’s do it!” Overall, I am passionate about art, problem-solving, and collaborating with people to create effective designs.
Services
Here are some of the most requested services by my clients
Logo And Branding
Describe your brand using impactful visuals that are easy to understand and remember.
Graphic Design
Express what you want to say to make things simple with the help of graphics.
Video Editing
Make your story move with the help of music and video to entertain audiences.
Digital Printing
Break the rules, be creative, and let art explain everything.
Focus
My Expertise
- Problem Solving 80%
- Collaboration 90%
- Effective Designs 95%
Experience
Business Development
Lanex Corporation
Feb 2022 – Present
- Coordination with client and internal teams
- Provide project estimation and proposal
- Manage contracts
- Process procurement requirements (manual and client’s portal)
- Participate in bid conferences (online and onsite)
- Maximize network to create business opportunities across channels
- Project Management for internal initiatives
- Marketing strategy and execution
- Provide weekly, monthly, and annual reports
Project Manager and UI/UX Designer
Lanex Corporation
May 2021 – Feb 2022
- Lead the overall design and development of internal projects
- Design a responsive web system that connects all applications needed by the client
- Find the best solution to get a better experience for the website’s admin and its customers
Human Resources Manager
SM Supermalls
Jul 2019 – May 2021
Multimedia Artist for Branding and Communication:
- corporate videos of SM Supermalls’ President
- helped SM Supermalls’ LinkedIn followers reach 100k (from 20k)
- SM Young Innovators Summit (logo and branding, video loop, promotional materials)
- HRtv (logo and branding, video loop, director of photography)
- ID design with company’s Vision & Mission and core values
- created design templates for HR to use for different comms, events, etc.
- the team won international awards (2020 APAC Stevie Awards, 2021 Stevie Awards, 55th Anvil Awards)
Design Lead
Baker McKenzie
Jun 2018 – Feb 2019
- developed websites using the company’s internal SharePoint (HTML, CSS, JS, JQuery)
- video animation and production
- graphic designs
- talked directly to key clients (APAC, EMEA, and Americas)
Senior Designer
Baker McKenzie
Jun 2017 – Jun 2018
- based in Manila and a member of the Global Marketing team made up of members in Manila and Chicago units
- responsible for implementing VIP guidelines and executing the design requirements for global, regional, and local marketing staff
- execute templated and non-templated design projects
- provide design/ VIP support to Firm brand initiatives
- liaise with project stakeholders to discuss requirements and timeframes
- work with Lead Designer
- work with team and SME to develop new templates
- initiate improvements to the Brand Center to keep the tool relevant and effective in addressing identity support concerns
- identify and implement design and process enhancements to improve the quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness of design services and VIP
Brand Visual Merchandising Assistant for Maybelline
L’Oreal Philippines Inc
Apr 2015 – Sep 2015
- in-house graphic artist
- managed staging and production
- coordinated with Brand Marketing, production, and suppliers
- designed and developed the ff:
– monthly planograms for different permutations
– 3d design for new and existing kiosks and stores
– 3d models for tactical bins, floor stands, etc.
– 2×2 to 10×15 meter animations
– Materials which include POS & other below-the-line advertising media
Multimedia Consultant
Smart Communications Inc.
Feb 2014 – Aug 2014
Combines creative and technical experience to produce interactive multimedia solutions.
Multimedia Artist
Smart Communications Inc.
Jul 2010 – Jan 2014
- in-house Multimedia Artist for HR Department
- developed for the proponents/ project managers and internal customers the appropriate design and layout for the agreed services according to the agreed costs and timelines
- developed branding, storyboards, templates, and establish and maintain style guidelines and visual format standards for web layouts and graphics
- designed, produce, and maintain artwork for internal campaigns and publications in accordance with the corporate branding guidelines.
- advised and delivered to the project managers and internal customers the appropriate media packaging for the agreed communications, education, and research services according to the agreed costs and timelines
- coordinated photography arrangements as required for internal events, functions, and activities.
- assisted project manager or program coordinators with the staging of conferences or special events.
- conceptualized, designed, and developed simple websites, web pages, and application interfaces using modern techniques that will have a direct and positive impact on the internal campaigns
- Created short films (animation) for internal events
Other Projects
- Facilitated a workshop about the basic photo and video editing for students on the 4th week of February 2023
- Taught fundamentals of design and an introduction to UI/UX design to batch10
- Organized tournaments for casual & professional StarCraft2 gamers
- Caster and co-caster of livestream tournaments
- Developed and managed social media contents (static, video, and web)
- Designed PSISTORM Gaming’s 2021 team jersey
Freelance Multimedia Artist
SM Malls Online
2022
- Create print and web ads, Animate videos
- Get monthly requirements from the client
- Manage a team of 6 designers
Freelance Multimedia Artist
Channel Peridot
2022
- Logo design for a podcast channel
- Provided design studies that match the client’s needs
- Created stream background and other collateral
Freelance Graphic Artist
LogHouse Cafe
2021
- Develop a new logo for their new business
- Provide design studies
- Give mockups on how to use the logo
Freelance Multimedia Artist
Jolibee Worldwide Services
2021
- Developed their Year end video
- Collected all resources from the client
- Quick storyboard
- Some animation to support each scene
Freelance Multimedia Artist
2021
- Designed a personalized wall paper
- For desktop and mobile
Freelance Multimedia Artist
Liza Sichon
2017 – 2020
- Developed a simple marketing website with CMS for an executive coach
- Developed a corporate video
- Covered her event in the Philippines
- Logo redesign
Freelance Multimedia Artist
Pier717
2017 – 2020
- Developed a lot of print materials such as brochures, tarpaulins, truck stickers, and more
- Product photoshoot
Project Manager & Editor
Philippine School of Interior Design
2018
- Managed a team of 4 videographers
- 2-day video and photo shoot at PSID campus
- Edited a 5-minute video (offline)
- Added animation and graphics to the video (online)
- Hired a voice talent and recorded in studio for the video
- Client coordination
Project Manager & Designer
Manila Symphony Orchestra
2017 – 2018
- Managed two multimedia designers
- Designed major concerts for the orchestra
- Created prints and digital collaterals
Freelance Graphic Artist
BTLA
2017
- Designed artwork for their new make-up product
Multimedia Consultant
Dentsu
2017
- Joined ad agency to complete requirements for Philippine National Bank
- Helped with 360 marketing campaign
- Designed mockups and storyboard
Multimedia Consultant
J. Romero & Associates, Inc.
2017
- Joined ad agency to complete requirements for Highlands Corned Beef
- Helped with 360 marketing campaign
- Designed mockups
Freelance Graphic Artist
K-Otic Sounds
2017
- Logo and branding for a DJ based in Australia
- Managed Facebook page
Freelance Graphic Artist
Olivia’s Concept Cafe
2017
- Logo and brand design for a company that assists clients for their flight and travel details
Project Manager & UI/UX Designer
Number Bender
2017 – 2018
- Coordinated directly with client from the US
- Managed a Full Stack developer
- Designed UI/UX of client’s requirements: to create a website for his online videos on his Youtube channel, sorted topics, and easy to search for a topic
- Designed a customized CMS
Game Master and Developer
Forsaken Ragnarok Online
2014 – 2018
- FRO is a Ragnarok Online private server based in the US
- Designed new items, weapons, monsters, quests, raids, game systems, and events
- Worked closely with the owner of the server to develop and test the new patches
- Documentation of change logs and events
- Problem-Solving to the limitations of the technology
- Hosts events in-game
- Ban players who use bot hunting, cheaters, spammers, and abusive players in-game
- Processing of ticket requests for hack, ban, and jail cases (all in-game)
- Managed bank for Filipino players
- Managed social media
Freelance Multimedia Artist
Olivia’s Concept Cafe
2016
- Logo and branding for a cafe in SM condominium
- Did a site visit to check the floor area and negotiations
- Developed video loop for their food and beverage menus
Freelance Multimedia Artist
musICANywhere
2015 – 2016
- A lifestyle Bluetooth earphones and headsets
- Designed and developed logo and branding guidelines
- Created corporate prints such as business cards, letterhead, etc.
- Designed and developed the official website
- Designed box designs for different products
- Art-directed photoshoot with models
- Fine edits on selected photos of the models
Web Designer and Developer
SCL Garden Paradise
2015
- Traced client’s hand-drawn logo to digital
- Static website with contact, gallery, and slider
- Responsive UI
Freelance Graphic Artist
2014
- Designed wedding invite for print
Project Manager, UI/UX Designer and Developer
LEAG
2013 – 2014
- LEAG is a web service for basketball enthusiasts where players can view their overall standings, and commissioners can post leagues
- Logo design
- Client coordination
- Designed and developed UI/UX of marketing and admin sites
- Customized CMS for super admin, and event admin
- Player profile, team profile, league profile
- Events calendar, final scores, team standings, players’ standings
Freelance Graphic Artist
2013
- Photo restoration of an old photo (black and white) with scratches and stains
- Added colors based on client’s feedback
Multimedia Consultant
Asian Land Strategies Corporation
2012 – 2013
- Designed the real estate company’s branding and logo redesign
- Designed and developed (front-end) their old website
- Worked closely with back-end developer to create customized CMS for the website
- The website’s features are a projects gallery, automated computation, careers portal
- QA testing
- Edited houses and properties, making them more appealing to customers
- Designed logos for each department of the company
- Created promotional videos
Web Developer and Project Lead
MyShelter Foundation
2012
- Designed and developed (front-end) a website for the “Liter of Light” event in the US
- Worked closely and gave instructions to back-end developer
- The website features a customized event countdown timer, image & video gallery, and events scheduler
- QA testing
Freelance Designer
Logika Concepts Inc.
2012
- Designed and developed web banners for JobStreet
Freelance Designer
First Place Inc.
2012
- Designed banner images for their website
Video Animator
EastWest Bank
2012
- Developed a 5 minute corporate video of a bank in the Philippines for internal employees
- Storyboarding
- Character designs
- Animated characters for 12 to 15 scenes
- Added simple effects and music
Web Designer and Developer
Topologe
2012
- Project lead
- Designed and developed a marketing website for a US client
- Designed CMS for the website
- QA testing
Tools of The Trade
Business Cycle
CREATIVE PROCESS
The key to success lies in identifying the approach that works best for you and aligns with the requirements of your project. To ensure this, I typically adhere to a well-established process that prioritizes your needs and goals.
GATHERING
Gather comprehensive information on requirements, type, expectations, budget, and timelines.
CONCEPT
Conduct a brainstorming session with you and research to generate a multitude of ideas.
PRODUCTION
Begin creating outputs based on gathered information and research. Regular updates will be provided for each milestone.
FEEDBACK
Seek feedback to refine and perfect the small details of the project.
HANDOVER
Deliver final product, file assets, and relevant documentation.
Contact Me
Get In Touch
I frequently monitor my inbox for any incoming inquiries and am eager to exchange emails with you to discuss potential projects. I am open to scheduling a meeting at your convenience to gain a thorough understanding of your needs and provide a better approach to your project.