Geraldine M. Mapa

Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer + AD at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - June 12, 2024
Working independently to provide design and art direction services to various clients. Handling branding, advertising, and creative campaigns with a focus on typography and visual storytelling.
Senior Art Director at Grey Manila
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Led art direction for major campaigns involving Rockwell, Wilkins, Coke, Ikea, and Tim Hortons brands. Responsible for concept development, overseeing design execution, and ensuring brand consistency across media.
Freelance Designer + AD at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Provided freelance design and art direction services on a project basis, developing creative concepts and delivering design solutions for advertising campaigns.
Senior Designer at JWT Manila
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2013
Served as senior designer working on key accounts including Greenfield, Sunsilk, Creamsilk, Ford, Del Monte, Kraft, Shell, HSBC, Ipanema, Knorr, Nokia, Red Horse, and Atriev. Developed creative materials for advertising and branding.
Art Director at Harrison Communications
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Directed creative concepts and execution for Globe Telecom campaigns. Supervised design teams to ensure quality and strategic alignment with marketing goals.
Senior Designer at Millimeter Design
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Created design solutions for SM Department Store. Focused on branding and marketing materials to enhance customer engagement.
Art Director at Basic Advertising
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Led art direction for Jollibee, Chowking, and Madarin Hotel advertising projects, ensuring creative excellence and brand impact.
Junior Art Director at Publicis Philippines
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Assisted in art direction for Nestle Ice Cream campaigns. Supported senior creatives in concept development and execution.
Freelance Designer + AD at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Providing freelance design and art direction services to various clients, delivering creative visual concepts and campaign strategies tailored to the clients' brand and marketing goals since 2019.
Senior Art Director at Grey Manila
December 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
Led creative direction and art concepts for campaigns involving major brands such as Rockwell, Wilkins, Coke, Ikea, and Tim Hortons from 2016 to 2019, successfully enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Freelance Designer + AD at Self-employed
December 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Worked as a freelance designer and art director from 2013 to 2016, collaborating with clients to develop artistic and campaign materials that align with their branding needs.
Senior Designer at JWT Manila
December 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Designed and developed creative materials for a wide range of well-known clients including Greenfield, Sunsilk, Creamsilk, Ford, Del Monte, Kraft, Shell, HSBC, Nokia, and Red Horse from 2006 to 2013.
Art Director at Harrison Communications
December 31, 2006 - July 9, 2025
Directed art and creative projects for Globe Telecom and other clients, ensuring high-quality visual communications between 2004 and 2006.
Senior Designer at Millimeter Design
December 31, 2004 - July 9, 2025
Created senior-level design solutions for SM Department Store and other clients from 2002 to 2004, focusing on branding and visual identity.
Art Director at Basic Advertising
December 31, 2001 - July 9, 2025
Oversaw art direction for campaigns with Jollibee, Chowking, and Madarin Hotel from 1999 to 2001, successfully delivering engaging advertising content.
Junior Art Director at Publicis Philippines
December 31, 1999 - July 9, 2025
Supported creative projects and art direction for Nestle Ice Cream from 1997 to 1999, contributing to advertising campaigns focused on brand communication.
Junior Art Director at Publicis Philippines
January 1, 1998 - September 26, 2025
Nestle Ice Cream. Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides. Branding, Typography
Art Director at Basic Advertising
January 1, 1999 - September 26, 2025
Clients include Jollibee, Chowking, Mandarin Hotel
Senior Designer at Millimeter Design
January 1, 2001 - September 26, 2025
Worked on SM Department Store projects
Art Director at Globe Telecom
January 1, 2004 - September 26, 2025
Senior Art Director at Grey Manila
January 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025
Clients include Rockwell, Wilkins, Coke, Ikea, Tim Hortons
Freelance Designer + AD at Harrison Communications
January 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Senior Designer at JWT Manila
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Clients include Greenfield, Sunsilk, Creamsilk, Ford, Del Monte, Kraft, Shell, HSBC, Ipanema, Knorr, Nokia, Red Horse, Atriev
Freelance Designer + AD at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance design and art direction

Education

Bacherlor of Arts - Advertising at University of Santo Tomas
June 7, 1993 - April 1, 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Advertising at University of Santo Tomas
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Advertising at Publicis AdSchool
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Publicis Adschool Advertising
July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Retail, Professional Services