Phoenix Santamaria
Senior Art Director
Biography
Phoenix Santamaria is an award-winning Senior Art Director. Currently working at Clemenger BBDO Melbourne. With five years of experience, he brings a sharp eye for art direction, craft, and creativity - culminating in award-winning campaigns for a diverse range of clients. His work has earned recognition across international shows including Cannes Lions, Caples, and AWARD, and has featured on global platforms such as the BBC, NBC, and Saturday Night Live. As a result, he was ranked the #5 Art Director in Australia for 2024 by BestAds. This past year, he was selected as an LIA Creative Liaison as part of the London International Awards, and was nominated as one of three finalists for Young Cannes Lions - recognising him in 2026 as the #8 ranked Art Director via Creativepool, and a B&T 30 Under 30 Finalist. See more of his work below www.santamariacreative.co
Member since 2024
Work
Senior Art Director
Clemenger BBDO · Melbourne VIC, Australia
Dec 2025 - Now · Full-time
Senior Art Director
DDB Melbourne · Melbourne VIC, Australia
Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 · Full-time
Art Director
DDB Melbourne · Melbourne VIC, Australia
Apr 2023 - Oct 2025 · Full-time
Education
Award School
Advertising Council Australia
Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
Bachelor of Business
Swinburne University of Technology
Mar 2015 - Oct 2019
Bachelor of Communication Design
Swinburne University of Technology
Mar 2015 - Oct 2019
Skills
Art Direction
Visual Design
Creative Thinking
Brand Strategy
Ideation