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23 years of solid experience in the creative media and design industry with a niche in art direction from four major publication companies, all leaders in their respective fields (Fashion, Travel, & Lifestyle). Currently a freelance art director and presently the creative director/owner of design studio (MNR graphic design studio), responsible for such style-setting magazines like Mabuhay the inflight magazine of Philippine Airlines, Cosmopolitan, Preview, and People Asia. Was one of the key pillars that launched the Philippine edition of the Cosmo magazine, the best-selling magazine in the country and in the world, with 64 international editions and is sold in over 100 countries. He received hands on training at the Cosmopolitan magazine in New York City when it was launched in the Philippines. With a bachelor degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising from the Far Eastern University, has a unique mix of relevant experience over the overarching activities involved in publishing and production – from conceptualization to design and layout, comprehensive study, to final artwork and printing. My talent for creativity and has guided the overall layout, photography, design and illustration details of the four publications I have worked for contributing greatly to the successful launch and market leadership of three new magazines (two travel, two fashion, and two lifestyle magazines). Extensive background and experience Excellent desktop publishing skills using, among others, Adobe Photoshop CS5, InDesign CS5, Aldus Pagemaker, Aldus FreeHand, and Adobe Illustrator CS5 in MAC Apple O.S.X environment. Excellent illustration, graphic, photography, food styling, and production design skills.…23 years of solid experience in the creative media and design industry with a niche in art direction from four major publication companies, all leaders in their respective fields (Fashion, Travel, & Lifestyle). Currently a freelance art director and presently the creative director/owner of design studio (MNR graphic design studio), responsible for such style-setting magazines like Mabuhay the inflight magazine of Philippine Airlines, Cosmopolitan, Preview, and People Asia. Was one of the key pillars that launched the Philippine edition of the Cosmo magazine, the best-selling magazine in the country and in the world, with 64 international editions and is sold in over 100 countries. He received hands on training at the Cosmopolitan magazine in New York City when it was launched in the Philippines. With a bachelor degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising from the Far Eastern University, has a unique mix of relevant experience over the overarching activities involved in publishing and production – from conceptualization to design and layout, comprehensive study, to final artwork and printing. My talent for creativity and has guided the overall layout, photography, design and illustration details of the four publications I have worked for contributing greatly to the successful launch and market leadership of three new magazines (two travel, two fashion, and two lifestyle magazines). Extensive background and experience Excellent desktop publishing skills using, among others, Adobe Photoshop CS5, InDesign CS5, Aldus Pagemaker, Aldus FreeHand, and Adobe Illustrator CS5 in MAC Apple O.S.X environment. Excellent illustration, graphic, photography, food styling, and production design skills.

Manuel N. Roma Jr

Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Art Director

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23 years of solid experience in the creative media and design industry with a niche in art direction from four major publication companies, all leaders in their respective fields (Fashion, Travel, & Lifestyle). Currently a freelance art director and presently the creative director/owner of design studio (MNR graphic design studio), responsible for such style-setting magazines like Mabuhay the inflight magazine of Philippine Airlines, Cosmopolitan, Preview, and People Asia. Was one of the key pillars that launched the Philippine edition of the Cosmo magazine, the best-selling magazine in the country and in the world, with 64 international editions and is sold in over 100 countries. He received hands on training at the Cosmopolitan magazine in New York City when it was launched in the Philippines. With a bachelor degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising from the Far Eastern University, has a unique mix of relevant experience over the overarching activities involved in publishing and production – from conceptualization to design and layout, comprehensive study, to final artwork and printing. My talent for creativity and has guided the overall layout, photography, design and illustration details of the four publications I have worked for contributing greatly to the successful launch and market leadership of three new magazines (two travel, two fashion, and two lifestyle magazines). Extensive background and experience Excellent desktop publishing skills using, among others, Adobe Photoshop CS5, InDesign CS5, Aldus Pagemaker, Aldus FreeHand, and Adobe Illustrator CS5 in MAC Apple O.S.X environment. Excellent illustration, graphic, photography, food styling, and production design skills.…23 years of solid experience in the creative media and design industry with a niche in art direction from four major publication companies, all leaders in their respective fields (Fashion, Travel, & Lifestyle). Currently a freelance art director and presently the creative director/owner of design studio (MNR graphic design studio), responsible for such style-setting magazines like Mabuhay the inflight magazine of Philippine Airlines, Cosmopolitan, Preview, and People Asia. Was one of the key pillars that launched the Philippine edition of the Cosmo magazine, the best-selling magazine in the country and in the world, with 64 international editions and is sold in over 100 countries. He received hands on training at the Cosmopolitan magazine in New York City when it was launched in the Philippines. With a bachelor degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising from the Far Eastern University, has a unique mix of relevant experience over the overarching activities involved in publishing and production – from conceptualization to design and layout, comprehensive study, to final artwork and printing. My talent for creativity and has guided the overall layout, photography, design and illustration details of the four publications I have worked for contributing greatly to the successful launch and market leadership of three new magazines (two travel, two fashion, and two lifestyle magazines). Extensive background and experience Excellent desktop publishing skills using, among others, Adobe Photoshop CS5, InDesign CS5, Aldus Pagemaker, Aldus FreeHand, and Adobe Illustrator CS5 in MAC Apple O.S.X environment. Excellent illustration, graphic, photography, food styling, and production design skills.

Available to hire

Manila, Philippines

$250 per day ($31.25 per hour)

23 years of solid experience in the creative media and design industry with a niche in art direction from four major publication companies, all leaders in their respective fields (Fashion, Travel, & Lifestyle).

Currently a freelance art director and presently the creative director/owner of design studio (MNR graphic design studio), responsible for such style-setting magazines like Mabuhay the inflight magazine of Philippine Airlines, Cosmopolitan, Preview, and People Asia. Was one of the key pillars that launched the Philippine edition of the Cosmo magazine, the best-selling magazine in the country and in the world, with 64 international editions and is sold in over 100 countries. He received hands on training at the Cosmopolitan magazine in New York City when it was launched in the Philippines.

With a bachelor degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising from the Far Eastern University, has a unique mix of relevant experience over the overarching activities involved in publishing and production – from conceptualization to design and layout, comprehensive study, to final artwork and printing. My talent for creativity and has guided the overall layout, photography, design and illustration details of the four publications I have worked for contributing greatly to the successful launch and market leadership of three new magazines (two travel, two fashion, and two lifestyle magazines).

Extensive background and experience Excellent desktop publishing skills using, among others, Adobe Photoshop CS5, InDesign CS5, Aldus Pagemaker, Aldus FreeHand, and Adobe Illustrator CS5 in MAC Apple O.S.X environment. Excellent illustration, graphic, photography, food styling, and production design skills.