Mariel Empit
Art Director, Illustrator, & Graphic Designer
Manila, Philippines
+63 9173035447
www.mariel.rocks
I'm a Filipino illustrator, designer, and art director.
My colorful illustrative work is reflective of the wonder & humor that I go about with in the world. I'm passionate about design for social good - grounded on community, inclusivity, & sustainability (I know that seems like a sound-bite thing designers say, but really, I do).
In 2015, after graduating with honors on a full-tuition scholarship in a Multimedia Arts degree at the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, I pursued an Art Director position at one of Manila's biggest advertising agencies, TBWA-SMP. After four fruitful years, I've decided to go freelance (for the meantime).
Clients include: Scout Magazine, Preview Magazine, Young Star, Potato Corner, Lush Philippines, IDEO Japan, UNICEF Philippines, McDonalds Philippines, KFC Philippines, Ayala Corporation, Smart Communications, Oishi Snacks, ABS-CBN Publishing, etc.
My colorful illustrative work is reflective of the wonder & humor that I go about with in the world. I'm passionate about design for social good - grounded on community, inclusivity, & sustainability (I know that seems like a sound-bite thing designers say, but really, I do).
In 2015, after graduating with honors on a full-tuition scholarship in a Multimedia Arts degree at the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, I pursued an Art Director position at one of Manila's biggest advertising agencies, TBWA-SMP. After four fruitful years, I've decided to go freelance (for the meantime).
Clients include: Scout Magazine, Preview Magazine, Young Star, Potato Corner, Lush Philippines, IDEO Japan, UNICEF Philippines, McDonalds Philippines, KFC Philippines, Ayala Corporation, Smart Communications, Oishi Snacks, ABS-CBN Publishing, etc.
Work Experience
TBWA
Art Director
Conceptualized and art-directed as the lead creative
for our team’s three major brands. I was the lead art
for three brand pitches, seeing it through as team deputy.
By my 3rd year, I was the most senior creative on our team.
Achievements:
Philippine Creative Rankings 2016: #10 in Young Creatives
Adobo Design Awards 2015: Silver in Wearable Design
Adobo Design Awards 2018: Bronze in Film Advertising
Adobo Design Awards 2018: Gold in Illustration & Animation
May 2015
- February 2019
Philippines
Education
DLS CSB
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts
School of Design & Arts Academic Scholarship
A full scholarship grant awarded to students who show
an exceptional talent in fields of art & multimedia.
Best in Portfolio: Multimedia Design Awards 2015
The college’s annual awards show that honors the best
in multimedia - open to seniors and alumni.
The Benildean Press Corps · Art Staffer
The official student publication. I was part of the art staff
for my entire college stay for all seven of its publications.
Honorable Mention · Consistent Dean’s Lister
An award for maintaining a 3.38 GPA (4 being the highest)
March 2011
- December 2014
Philippines
Languages
Filipino (Fluent),
English (Fluent),
Skills
Animation,
Art Direction,
Branding,
Branding,
Design,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Storyboarding,
Storyboarding,
Storyboarding,
UI,
Visualization,