Hello!

In her free time, she's busy keeping two freeloading dogs happy.

Powered by curiosity with a touch of whimsy

Melissa is an Art Director and Multimedia Designer from Manila with over 12 years of experience creating campaigns for local and regional brands across beauty, healthcare, telecommunications, tourism, and consumer goods.

She is passionate about finding the small human truths that lead to big ideas. Ideas rooted in culture, shaped by real people, and built to connect. Her favorite ideas are clever without trying too hard, always looking for fresh ways to make brands part of the conversation.

She draws inspiration from printmaking, odd product packaging, hand painted signages, and afternoons spent getting lost in museums.

Most of all, she enjoys making work that people remember.

Contact me at melissadholmes@gmail.com

Experience

2025-Present: Freelance Senior Art Director (Ogilvy SG WPP Unilever, Publicis PG One SG, Prompt MY)

2022-2025: Senior Art Director, Ward6 SG/Klick Health

2021-2022: Art Director, Grey Singapore

2019-2020: Art Director, BBDO Guerrero

2015-2019: Art Director, Tribal DDB Worldwide

2014-2015: Graphic Designer, Powercom Creative Agency

Brand Portfolio