PHOENIX SANTAMARIA
Phoenix
About Me
Phoenix Santamaria
Award-winning Art Director
Phoenix Santamaria is an Senior Art Director 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.
He was also 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.
Brands
Career
Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
2026 - Present
DDB Melbourne
2023 - 2025
2021 - 2022
Award School
2021
Santamaria Creative
2020 - Present
Testimonials
Psembi Kinstan
Group ECD, DDB Melbourne
Giles Watson
Group Deputy ECD, DDB Melbourne
James Cowie
Group Deputy ECD, DDB Melbourne
Becky Morriss
Creative Director, DDB Melbourne
Mike Napolitano
CEO, DDB Melbourne
Marnie McKenzie
Managing Partner, Smith St
Matt Pearce
Head of Strategy & Planning, DDB Melbourne
Alex Lefley
General Manager, Mango Communications
Rory Moore
Copywriter & Creative Partner, DDB
Sonia Mclaverty
Head of Content & Production, DDB
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