I am Karen, a Creative Director based in Manila.
For over a decade, I have worked with a wide range of brands and an eclectic mix of cultures. From pitches to big campaigns to branding to client relations. I'll keep finding creative solutions to make the world accessible and beautiful.
For over a decade, I have worked with a wide range of brands and an eclectic mix of cultures. From pitches to big campaigns to branding to client relations. I'll keep finding creative solutions to make the world accessible and beautiful.
Current role
Creative Lead of Shift, a youth accelerator by Save The Children
Creative Lead of Shift, a youth accelerator by Save The Children
Client list
New York/UK: Bridges Fund Management (Impact Management Project) Myanmar: GIZ, Turquoise Mountain, Inle Princess Hotel, Mrauk U Princess Hotel, The World Bank, Inle Heritage, Tourism Transparency, Hanns Seidel Foundation, WWF, Joint Peace Fund, Girl Determined, Care International, Action Aid, Global: Humanity and Inclusion, Google News Initiatives, Save the Children, Just Associates
Skills
Creative Direction and Strategy, Management, Art Direction, UX Design, Graphic Design, Typography and Illustration
Software
Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Lightroom
Website: Figma and Adobe XD
A/V Editing: Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition
Topics of interest
Social change projects for women, children, youth, LGBTQI+ and the environment
New York/UK: Bridges Fund Management (Impact Management Project) Myanmar: GIZ, Turquoise Mountain, Inle Princess Hotel, Mrauk U Princess Hotel, The World Bank, Inle Heritage, Tourism Transparency, Hanns Seidel Foundation, WWF, Joint Peace Fund, Girl Determined, Care International, Action Aid, Global: Humanity and Inclusion, Google News Initiatives, Save the Children, Just Associates
Skills
Creative Direction and Strategy, Management, Art Direction, UX Design, Graphic Design, Typography and Illustration
Software
Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Lightroom
Website: Figma and Adobe XD
A/V Editing: Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition
Topics of interest
Social change projects for women, children, youth, LGBTQI+ and the environment
Work experience
Save the Children / Creative Lead / 2021 to present
Freelance Creative Director / 2020 to present
Bridge Myanmar / Art Director / 2015 to 2020
Mango Myanmar / Art Director / 2011 to 2015
FCB Manila / Art Director / 2009 to 2011