I am a creative professional with a passion for storytelling— visually and through words. I work across editorial, design, and culture, often wearing multiple hats as writer and art director.

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I am a creative professional with a passion for storytelling— visually and through words. I work across editorial, design, and culture, often wearing multiple hats as writer and art director.

Available to hire

I am a creative professional with a passion for storytelling— visually and through words.

I work across editorial, design, and culture, often wearing multiple hats as writer and art director.

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at Preview & Candy Magazine
December 31, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Led art direction for editorial and brand campaigns across Preview and Candy Magazine; responsibilities included concept development, layout, typography, photo art direction, and collaboration with editors and photographers.
Art Director at PEP.ph, Yummy.ph, Real Living
December 31, 2022 - September 15, 2025
Continued art direction across digital and print titles; developed visual language, supervised photo shoots, styled layouts, and produced on-brand graphics.
Art Director at PEP.ph, Yummy.ph, Summit Sessions, & OG
December 31, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Led editorial art direction for multiple brands and platforms; concepted campaigns, oversaw typography and layouts, and collaborated with writers and photographers.
Art Director at Esquire Philippines
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently spearheading art direction for Esquire Philippines; driving creative concept development, branding, photography direction, and multi-channel output.

Education

Bachelor of Multimedia Arts at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Multimedia Arts at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Multimedia Arts at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education