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Zeck Santa Maria

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I’m Zeck Santa Maria, a brand and creative designer with 30+ years leading print, digital, and integrated campaigns for major financial and retail brands.

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I’m Zeck Santa Maria, a brand and creative designer with 30+ years leading print, digital, and integrated campaigns for major financial and retail brands. I’ve built and managed brand consistency systems that help teams move faster while staying true to visual standards—resulting in major improvements in campaign engagement and business outcomes.

I also integrate modern generative AI tools into my day-to-day production workflow to reduce turnaround time and scale creative output across multiple business lines. From art direction for photo and video to high-end production and multi-channel campaign execution, I focus on clear creative strategy, consistent brand execution, and efficient collaboration across stakeholders.

  • 37 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 7 roles

Senior Designer · AAA Club Alliance, Inc.Oct 2010 – Mar 2026 · 15 yrs 6 mos

Designed and produced print, digital, OOH, and DOOH advertising for AAA Club Alliance’s retail and travel divisions. Maintained brand standards and production specifications across signage, direct mail, and integrated campaigns, contributing to a reported 50% sales increase for retail and travel initiatives. Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to align marketing materials with business-line objectives and ensure consistent brand execution. Provided art direction for photo and video production to support campaign and promotional content across multiple channels. Used AI tools (RunwayML, Adobe Firefly, Freepik, Claude, Perplexity) to support ideation, consistency, and production efficiency. Managed multi-channel projects in Adobe Workfront to coordinate timelines, deliverables, and approvals across retail and travel campaigns.

Senior Brand and Creative Designer / Senior Designer · AAA Club Alliance, Inc.Jan 2010 – Jan 2026 · 16 yrs 1 mo

Designed and produced print, digital, OOH, and DOOH advertising for AAA Club Alliance’s retail and travel divisions. Maintained brand standards and production specifications across signage, direct mail, and integrated campaigns, supporting initiatives that contributed to a 50% increase in sales. Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to create materials aligned to business-line objectives and ensured consistent brand execution. Provided art direction for photo and video production across multiple channels. Used generative AI tools (RunwayML, Adobe Firefly, Freepik, Claude, Perplexity) to support ideation, consistency, and production efficiency. Managed multi-channel projects in Adobe Workfront to coordinate timelines, deliverables, and approvals across retail and travel campaigns.

Senior Designer · VanguardNov 1999 – Jun 2010 · 10 yrs 8 mos

Implemented a Brand Consistency Management program spanning print and digital collateral, increasing campaign engagement by 75%. Orchestrated rich media, web content, and promotional materials in close partnership with business lines. Provided art direction for photo and video production to strengthen digital engagement and elevate campaign performance across channels.

Art Director · Reese, Tomases & Ellick, Inc.Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 · 1 mo
Art Director · Reese, Tomases and Ellick, Inc.Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 · 1 mo
Senior Designer · Franklin Templeton Resources, Inc.Jan 1994 – Jan 1999 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Senior Designer · The Gap, Inc.Jan 1989 – Present · 37 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design · University of the Philippines0000
Certificate in Animation, Illustration and Art Production · International Institute0000
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising & Graphic Design · University of the Philippines Manila2030 – 2026
Certificate in Animation, Illustration & Art Production · International Institute (Lewisville, TX)2030 – 2026

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