Professional portrait of Paul John Bongares against a light gray backgroundProfessional portrait of Paul John Bongares against a dark gray background

Paul John

Meta Ads Static Design Specialist | Graphic Designer

I create AI-assisted Meta ad creatives for e-commerce brands,
built for testing, clicks, and conversions.

Work

Design Stack

Design & production

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • Blender

AI & creative tools

  • ChatGPT
  • GPT Image / ChatGPT Images
  • Claude
  • Claude Code
  • Google Nano Banana
  • Higgsfield
  • Codex
  • Google Veo

About

15+

Years of Professional
Graphic Design Experience

I’m Paul John, a senior graphic designer focused on e-commerce and DTC brands, with a particular love for a well-crafted static ad.

My background spans print and digital design, with extensive experience in Adobe Creative Cloud and collaboration with international clients and teams. Today, I combine that foundation with AI-assisted creative production.

I care about the details that make a message clear: hierarchy, typography, composition, and the way a product is presented. From image manipulation and retouching to ad variations and final exports, I bring a considered eye to every stage.

Meta Static Ad CreativesVisual HierarchyCreative Concepts & AnglesRetouching & CompositingTypography & LayoutBrand ConsistencyAd Variations & ResizingE-Commerce ProductionQuality Control & Delivery3D MockupsAmazon Listings & A+ ContentArt DirectionPrint & Packaging Labels

Niches I’ve Worked In

  • Outdoor & Survival

    Outdoor Gear Survival Products Gardening Gear

    Brands: Primitive Survivors, Farmers Defense

  • EDC & Lifestyle

    Wallets Everyday Carry Accessories

    Brands: Ridge

  • Health & Wellness

    Supplements Protein Gut Health CBD

    Brands: Iflourish Labs, NF Supplements, TumLove

  • Beauty & Personal Care

    Skincare Collagen Hair Growth Hair Care

    Brands: Spartan, Athena

  • Pet Care

    Dog & Cat Wellness Flea & Tick Products Pet Accessories

    Brands: FurLife

  • Eyewear

    Blue-Light Prescription Lifestyle Eyewear

    Brands: Felix Gray

  • Home & Kitchen

    Kitchen Utensils Consumer Products

    Brands: Kovali

Experience

  1. 2023 — Present

    Full-Time Freelancer

    Designer

    Logo design, Amazon listings and A+ content, social ad creatives, 3D mockups, packaging, and labels for e-commerce clients.

  2. 2022 — 2023

    Ridge

    Designer

    Website assets, social media ads, product labels, and catalogs, with consistent branding across digital platforms.

  3. 2019 — 2022

    Iflourish Labs

    Senior Designer

    3D mockups, landing pages, supplement labels, email creatives, and social media advertising for DTC sales channels.

  4. 2016 — 2019

    Primitive Survivors

    Senior Designer

    Print and digital assets for DTC e-commerce, including landing pages, logos, catalogs, email creatives, and marketing materials.

Earlier experience 2007 — 2016
  1. 2014 — 2016

    Full-Time Freelancer

    Designer

    Custom print and digital design for local and offshore clients.

  2. 2012 — 2014

    HSBC Global Publishing Services

    Designer

    Client briefs aligned with HSBC design standards; ISO documentation and project instructions for the global design team.

  3. 2009 — 2012

    ASEC Asia

    Graphic Designer / Assistant Supervisor

    Design team management, ad shipment monitoring, and training for new designers. Recognized as Star Employee of the Year in 2010.

  4. 2008 — 2009

    EGSIGNS

    Graphic Designer

    Custom billboards, posters, kiosks, signage, and multiple concurrent design projects.

  5. 2007 — 2008

    Full-Time Freelancer

    Graphic Designer

    Small- and large-format custom design.

Education Phoenix One New Media Design · Graphic Design · 2007–2008