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Jael Laura Mendoza

@jaellauramendoza

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Illustrator and graphic artist specializing in print and digital design with strong conceptual and layout skills.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek creative roles where I can lead illustration and design projects, contribute art direction, and grow within collaborative teams producing high‑quality print and digital work.

I am an illustrator and graphic artist with over a decade of freelance experience and multi‑year roles in agencies and publishing, delivering print and digital designs, layouts, motion graphics, and brand assets for clients across media. I have worked on editorial magazines, broadcast station branding, eCommerce marketing materials, and product imagery, consistently contributing concept, illustration, and art direction.

My achievements include awards and nominations for album art and festival recognition, art direction for magazine covers and photoshoots, and managing social feed curation and content for commercial brands. I bring a data‑driven design approach, strong competency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and a collaborative attitude developed through internships, residencies, and creative team roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

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Freelance

Jul 2012 - Present (13 years 2 months)

Handled diverse client projects including university brochures, promotional layouts, TV illustration, posters and apparel designs, and art-directed assignments for local and international clients across a 12-year freelance career.

Illustration Layout Design Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator poster design Art Direction Client Communication Branding

Graphic Designer

Arktop Marketing Agency

Nov 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Conceptualized and produced product imagery and social media layouts for clients, scheduled and curated feeds, and delivered print and digital designs that supported eCommerce and marketing outcomes over a 2-year engagement.

Illustration Layout Design Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator adobe indesign Print Design Branding

Intern Graphic Artist

I-Envision Advertising Co.

Mar 2023 - May 2023 (2 months)

Supported advertising projects by creating art and designs, demonstrated strong learning aptitude, and contributed to agency creative tasks during a two-month internship.

Graphic Design Layout Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

Artist-in-Residence & Designer

Baravere Studios

May 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Developed concepts and artworks for printed scarves, managed Instagram content look, and produced designs aligned with the brand's slow-fashion aesthetic during an apprenticeship-style residency.

Textile Design Concept Art Print Design Art Direction Adobe Illustrator

Graphic Artist

Gadgets Magazine Philippines

Aug 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 6 months)

Conceptualized and rendered layouts, illustrations and templates for monthly issues, served as art director for photoshoots, and integrated event photography into magazine content over a 2.5-year tenure.

Editorial Design Illustration Art Direction Photography adobe indesign Adobe Photoshop Templates

Broadcast Designer

ABS-CBN Sports and Action

Oct 2014 - Apr 2015 (6 months)

Created motion graphics and station look concepts for broadcast, participated in creative reviews and meetings, and supported on-air visual identity during a contractual broadcast design engagement.

Motion Graphics Broadcast Design After Effects Storyboarding Visual Design