Cilmar B. Bacus

Head of Creative

Graphic Designer

Ux/Ui Designer

Branding & Identity

Product Designer

AI Visualizer

Cilmar B. Bacus
Cilmar B. Bacus

Head of Creative

Graphic Designer

Ux/Ui Designer

Branding & Identity

Product Designer

AI Visualizer

About Me

I’m Cilmar Bacus, a Filipino Graphic Designer and Head of Creative based in Dubai, UAE, with more than a decade of experience across branding, advertising, digital design, UI/UX, social media, motion and creative production.

 

My approach combines strategic thinking with strong visual execution. Whether I’m developing a complete brand identity, designing a digital campaign or creating a new visual experience, I focus on work that is clear, distinctive and built with purpose.

 

My creative journey in Dubai has been featured by Gulf Magazine & UAE Stories highlighting my growth from a self-taught designer to leading creative work in the UAE.

 

For me, great design is not only about how something looks. It is about how effectively it communicates, connects with people and strengthens a brand.

  • Based: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Nationality: Filipino
  • Experience: 10+ Years
  • Availability: Freelance & Creative Collaborations
Services
Brand Identity & Visual Systems

Building distinctive identities through logo design, typography, color systems, visual language and comprehensive brand guidelines that create consistency across every touchpoint.

Social Media & Campaign Design

Creating campaign visuals, social media content, digital advertisements and branded templates designed to capture attention while maintaining a strong and recognizable visual identity.

Website & UI/UX Design

Designing modern, intuitive and responsive digital experiences that balance visual impact, usability and brand consistency across desktop and mobile platforms.

Motion Graphics & Video Editing

Transforming ideas into engaging motion through promotional videos, reels, animated graphics, brand stories and digital content.

3D & Product Visualization

Creating polished product mockups, packaging visualizations, trophies, merchandise, retail displays, kiosks and presentation-ready 3D concepts.

Creative Direction & Custom Projects

Providing flexible creative support for campaigns, pitch decks, event branding, presentations, brand activations and other custom creative requirements.

Skills
Core Expertise
  • Brand Strategy & Visual Identity
    90%
  • Creative Direction
    80%
  • Typography & Layout
    90%
  • Digital & Campaign Design
    80%
  • Social Media Design
    80%
  • UI/UX & Website Design
    60%
  • Print & Production Design
    90%
  • Motion Graphics
    50%
  • Product & Packaging Visualization
    80%
  • AI-Assisted Creative Development
    60%
Creative Tools
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Dimension
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • Pitch

Client Work

Emirates
Ajman Bank
Amwaj
Enter name
Quote
You don’t find style, you build it.
Cilmar Bacus
Cilmar Bacus
Graphic Designer & Head of Creative
Resume
Experience
Python Bull
2024 - Present
Python Bull
Business Bay Dubai, UAE

• Head of Creative

• Brand Strategist

• Creative Graphic Designer

 

Leading creative direction, brand strategy and visual execution across branding, digital campaigns and multidisciplinary creative projects.

The Name Agency
2022 - 2024
The Name Agency
Dubai Design District, UAE

• Creative Graphic Designer

 

Developed creative concepts and visual communication across branding, advertising, social media and client campaigns.

Vertex Trading LLC
2018 - 2022
Vertex Trading LLC
Dubai Commercity, Dubai UAE

• Graphic Designer

• Digital Print Operator

• Production In-charge

 

Managed graphic design, print production and creative execution from concept development through final production.

Certifications
2008 - 2009
Kapalong College of Technology Inc.
Maniki Kapalong Davao del Norte

Computer Programming

Certificate
2005 - 2006
Quezon Memorial Institute of Technology
Maniki Kapalong Davao del Norte

Secondary School

2001 - 2002
Luna Elementary School
Luna Kapalong Davao del Norte

Grade School

2024
Online Course
Udemy.com

Professional development in graphic design principles, visual communication and creative workflows.

CERTIFICATE
2026
AI Marketing Accelerator
by Skillopedia

Artificial intelligence training focused on integrating AI into modern marketing and creative workflows.

CERTIFICATE
2026
1 Million Prompters
By Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) & Dubai Future Foundation

Training in prompt engineering, generative AI and practical applications of artificial intelligence.

Certificate
Additional Capabilities
Languages Skills
  • English
  • Tagalog
  • Visayan
Creative Capabilities
  • Brand Identity
  • Logo Design
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Print & Marketing Design
  • Brand Mockups
  • Motion Graphics
  • Digital Production
  • Presentation Design
  • Creative Visualization
Works
PythonBull Profile
Brand Identity
Khadlaj Rebranding
Brand Identity
XOIA Brand Guide
Brand Identity
MisMatched Brand Guide.
Brand Identity
Weiin Brand Guidelines
Brand Identity
RMS Logo Rebranding
Brand Identity
Amwaj 3d Model
Branding & Customize
Noon X Ajman Bank
Social Media
Warner Bros. Posters
Branding & Customize
Eid Al Adha Motion
Social Media,Video
Ajman Bank_Ras Branch
Branding & Customize
Ajman Bank Ramadan
Social Media
Galadari 3d Trophy Model
Branding & Customize
Emarat 3d Model
Branding & Customize
Emirates Airlines_Items
Branding & Customize
Ajman Bank_Dnata
Social Media
KHASEIBAH Project
Branding & Customize
Kingdom Tower Model
Branding & Customize
HyperMedia Model
Branding & Customize
HARAMAIN Project
Branding & Customize
Avanza Vertex Design
Branding & Customize
Kosher Arabia Card
Branding & Customize
The Name Agency Profile
Brand Identity
Ajman Bank x Amazon
Social Media
D3_Trophy
Branding & Customize
Paddox Stall Design
Branding & Customize
EMARAT_RETRO
Branding & Customize
Union Day
Social Media
Invitation promo
Branding & Customize
UAE Tour Trophies & Awards
Branding & Customize
Customshow Event Uniform
Branding & Customize
The Name DISCOUNT
Branding & Customize
Ajman Bank Concept
Social Media
Korin Bags Instagram
Social Media
Vertex wall
Branding & Customize
International WomensDay
Branding & Customize
Solis Instagram Post
Social Media
Ramadan Offers
Branding & Customize
Vouchers
Branding & Customize
Item Display
Social Media
Brand Avenue Guidelines
Brand Identity
Vertex Company Profile
Brand Identity
Brand Avenue Portfolio
Brand Identity
The Name Social Hub
Brand Identity
TenX Imovies Logo
Logo Design
Astrono Logo
Logo Design
Apple tech PH Logo
Logo Design
Get in Touch
  • Address: Al Rigga Dubai, UAE
  • Email: designer@cilmarbacus.com
  • Phone: +971 55 550 2399
  • Freelance & Collaborations: Available

Let’s Create Something Meaningful

Have a brand to build, a campaign to launch or an idea that needs a stronger visual direction?

I’m available for selected freelance projects, creative collaborations and long-term partnerships in Dubai, across the UAE and internationally.

Let’s discuss how we can turn your idea into something distinctive.

Contact Us!


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