I'm Krisha Gaffud, a hands-on visual artist with a decade of experience across education, media, and fashion, designing using versatile materials and settings to bring ideas to life. I thrive in creative problem-solving, turning concepts into vivid visuals for events, performances, and educational resources.\n\nBeyond creating visuals, I teach art to kids in the Family Home Program and collaborate with organizations on community projects. I value thoroughness, client service, and empowering others to grow through design and craft, contributing to the growth of individuals, teams, and organizations.

Krisha Gaffud

I'm Krisha Gaffud, a hands-on visual artist with a decade of experience across education, media, and fashion, designing using versatile materials and settings to bring ideas to life. I thrive in creative problem-solving, turning concepts into vivid visuals for events, performances, and educational resources.\n\nBeyond creating visuals, I teach art to kids in the Family Home Program and collaborate with organizations on community projects. I value thoroughness, client service, and empowering others to grow through design and craft, contributing to the growth of individuals, teams, and organizations.

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I’m Krisha Gaffud, a hands-on visual artist with a decade of experience across education, media, and fashion, designing using versatile materials and settings to bring ideas to life. I thrive in creative problem-solving, turning concepts into vivid visuals for events, performances, and educational resources.\n\nBeyond creating visuals, I teach art to kids in the Family Home Program and collaborate with organizations on community projects. I value thoroughness, client service, and empowering others to grow through design and craft, contributing to the growth of individuals, teams, and organizations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist in Residence at Stairway Foundation, Inc.
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Provided visual design and output for events, plays, decorations, specific gatherings, and educational materials. Offered creative assistance with design and production to Family Home Program and Community Assistance Program. Taught art classes to children in the Family Home Program, covering basic to advanced drawing and painting skills. Produced and repainted signage and props for plays, and created design materials for special events such as World Ocean Day, Halloween, Easter, and Earth Day. Also reworked logo designs for merchandise and contributed to venue decorations.
Visual Artist at Freelance
May 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024
Create visuals through commissioned illustration, conceptualizing for marketing and visuals, digital and traditional paintings, and installations. Work includes producing props, set designs for events and interior designs. Participated in multiple group show exhibits from 2023 through 2025. Delivered diverse artwork for various clients and events leveraging years of artistic experience.
Fashion Stylist at Associate Stylist, Metro Manila
October 1, 2017 - March 31, 2021
Worked freelance styling for fashion editorials, advertorials, commercials, and print and digital advertisements. Provided assistant wardrobe services for digital ads, film, and brand campaigns. Gained experience handling client needs from a freelance perspective, executing design ideas, and working in fashion styling and wardrobe for TV, film, and other media.
Stylist at Pocket Technologies, Inc.
February 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Provided fashion styling for B2C clients online, preparing looks and assisting with shopping clothes from partnered brands. Performed concierge duties including managing and tracking client orders, answering calls and messages, and supporting sales and customer service across social media channels and email. Developed client relationship management skills and supported internal communication between company and clients.
Editorial Assistant at Metro Magazine
May 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Supported the editorial team including fashion, feature, and editor-in-chief departments. Managed team assistance, processed payments, handled proofreading and writing tasks, and managed interns. Coordinated photoshoots, events, and meetings, maintained document organization, and prepared systems to improve team workflow.
Staff at Cat Cafe Manila
June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015
Prepared and served food and beverages, handled cashier and inventory duties, and served as an ambassador for cat adoption efforts. Gained extensive experience in food service and cash handling.
Research Assistant at Center for New Cinema
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Conducted library research for a film historian's book on Philippine cinema during World War II. Supported documentary film production, book publication projects, and film workshops.
Fashion Stylist at JL Crespo
October 1, 2017 - March 31, 2021
Associate fashion stylist work for JL Crespo: styling for Fashion Editorial & Advertorial, Commercial, and Print & Digital Ads. Assistant wardrobe work for Merry Chris Rodriguez for digital ads and for film; Assistant Fashion Stylist work for Gian Latorre & Matt Panes for Digital Ads, & Brand Campaigns.
Online Stylist at Pocket Technologies, Inc.
February 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Online Stylist, Sta. Mesa, Manila. Fashion styling for clients (B2C) on their website; Concierge for PPE website: answering calls, managing & tracking orders, sales work, answering messages, and comments on social media platforms and email.
Intern at Metro Magazine
March 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016
Intern, assisting under the entire team and the Editorial Assistant.

Education

Certificate in Fine Arts at University of the Philippines - Diliman
June 1, 2011 - March 31, 2015
Certificate in Fine Arts at University of the Philippines - Diliman
October 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015
Secondary Education at St. Mary’s College
June 1, 2007 - March 31, 2011
Primary Education at Diliman Preparatory School
June 1, 2002 - March 31, 2007
Certificate in Fine Arts (Industrial Design) at University of the Philippines - Diliman
June 1, 2011 - March 1, 2015
Certificate in Fine Arts (Painting) at University of the Philippines - Diliman
October 1, 2015 - November 30, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate in Fine Arts (Industrial Design)
June 1, 2011 - March 1, 2015
Certificate in Fine Arts (Painting)
October 1, 2015 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services