Hi there, I'm Jess! I'm a Senior Art Director with over a decade of experience across advertising, digital media and publishing. I excel at visual conceptualisation, development and direction, turning client briefs into engaging stories across print and digital. I’m passionate about design, layout, typography and production quality, always exploring new platforms and formats to help brands connect more deeply with their communities.…

Jessica Santos

Hi there, I'm Jess! I'm a Senior Art Director with over a decade of experience across advertising, digital media and publishing. I excel at visual conceptualisation, development and direction, turning client briefs into engaging stories across print and digital. I’m passionate about design, layout, typography and production quality, always exploring new platforms and formats to help brands connect more deeply with their communities.…

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Hi there, I’m Jess! I’m a Senior Art Director with over a decade of experience across advertising, digital media and publishing. I excel at visual conceptualisation, development and direction, turning client briefs into engaging stories across print and digital. I’m passionate about design, layout, typography and production quality, always exploring new platforms and formats to help brands connect more deeply with their communities.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Art Director at Ink Publishing Pte Ltd
April 1, 2023 - Present
Lead design and visual art direction of Where Next? forJetstar Asia and Going Places for Malaysia Airlines’ in-flight magazines; manage and mentor art directors to elevate design output; search for, commission and manage a global network of award-winning illustrators and photographers to deliver visually striking images; create and deliver creative solutions for the magazine such as advertorials and advertisements; manage the entire creative and production process – including checking final artwork proofs for high quality output.
Marketing Art Director at Tigerhall Pte Ltd
March 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Developed and redesigned the company’s visual identity, design system, components, brand guidelines and digital asset management libraries; led and conceptualised design development and execution of marketing campaigns in APAC; conceptualised and created graphic design requests across decks, social, website, app graphics, newsletters, and more; managed stakeholders between marketing and product, engineering, content, sales and customer success teams; provided feedback and improvements to in-house video editor.
Freelance Art Director at Independent / Freelance
March 31, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Conceptualised and created design solutions for travel, advisory, telecommunications and education sectors including Singtel, Brytehall, MoneyOwl, Plan International Australia and INSEAD; bespoke multi-platform work comprising infographics, wireframes and prototypes for websites, e-books, reports and social media collaterals.
Digital Art Director at Ink Publishing Pte Ltd
May 31, 2021 - September 10, 2025
Conceptualised, executed and developed digital assets to support interactive marketing campaigns; wireframes and prototypes for website redesigns (SilverKris for Singapore Airlines), EDMs, social media content, landing pages, animations, short-form video content and online advertising; managed projects from briefing through production and post-production; presented ideas to clients for approval.
Print Art Director at Ink Publishing Pte Ltd
March 31, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Managed and designed in-flight magazines including Going Places, +852, and Mabuhay; collaborated with editorial teams to define look and feel of titles, especially covers and feature sections; sourced, commissioned and managed a global network of illustrators and photographers; oversaw creative and production processes including proofs; contributed to media packs and marketing materials; provided pitch mockups for new business and project launches.
Art Director at The Print Lodge Pte Ltd
March 31, 2016 - September 10, 2025
Managed all creative efforts of the team to ensure strategies, schedules, budgets, reviews and client presentations were met; developed concepts and executed layout design and presentation approaches, specifying materials such as style, photographs and graphics to communicate the brand’s identity; presented pitch ideas and final layouts to clients for approval.
Art Director at Grid Magazine Philippines
February 28, 2015 - September 10, 2025
Visually conceptualised the look and feel of the magazine, especially the cover and feature sections; developed section templates; sourced and commissioned illustrators and photographers; managed the creative and production process including final proofs; contributed to marketing materials and pitches.
Associate Art Director at Cosmopolitan Magazine Philippines
July 31, 2014 - September 10, 2025
Assisted in visual direction for Cosmopolitan Philippines; co-created editorial layouts and templates; collaborated with editors and photographers; contributed to covers, features and marketing materials.
Art Director at Think Ideas Manila Philippines
February 29, 2012 - September 10, 2025
Led art direction for Think Ideas Manila; developed concepts and executed layout design for campaigns; managed style, photography, and graphics to communicate brand identity; presented ideas and final layouts to clients.
Graphic Designer at EastGate Publishing
August 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts at University of Santo Tomas
June 1, 2005 - March 31, 2009

Qualifications

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design by Google
November 6, 2021 - November 16, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Other

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