PHOENIX SANTAMARIA
Phoenix
About Me
Phoenix Santamaria
Award-winning Art Director
Phoenix Santamaria is an Art Director at DDB Melbourne. With four years of experience, he has created campaigns for a diverse range of clients, earning awards across multiple categories at various shows.
He began his career as a digital designer in 2021, before honing his craft and ideation skills and transitioning to the role of Art Director.
As a result he was ranked as the #5 Art Director in Australia for 2024 via BestAds. In 2025 Phoenix was named as one of three finalist teams for the Young Cannes Lions competition, and has also been selected as a mentee for the global LIA Awards in Las Vegas.
Brands
Career
2023 - Present
2021 - 2023
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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