Zoe Sabandal

Zoe Sabandal is a designer and art director based in Manila, Philippines. Her creative practice is at the intersection of publishing, arts & culture, architecture, design, food & beverage, lifestyle and fashion.

Multimedia Producer at Lifestyle Inquirer.net (2025-04 – Present)

Develop and organize visual and content materials across photography, illustration, video, social media, and brand communications. Collaborate with creative, multimedia, marketing, and external creatives to develop cohesive visual narratives, art direct talent during shoots, and contribute to concepts, location scouting, brand initiatives, events, and digital touchpoints while maintaining the brand's visual identity and originality.

Freelance Project Based Designer at Zware Jongens (2024-11 – Present)

Worked across branding, art direction, creative direction, and digital design for a range of projects and clients across different industries. Involved in developing visual identities, directing creative concepts, designing websites and digital experiences, and occasionally contributing to broader creative and brand strategy.

Freelance Designer & Art Director at Self-employed (2020-03 – Present)

Works independently as a designer and art director, collaborating with brands, creatives, and organizations across publishing, art, fashion, food & beverage, lifestyle, and culture. My work spans creative direction, branding, editorial, campaign development, art direction, and digital and print design, often bringing together references from different disciplines to create distinct visual narratives. I work closely with collaborators throughout the creative process, from developing the initial idea and visual language to directing and executing the final work.

Visual Lead at 54Kibo (2026-01 – Present)

Developed and refined the foundational brand identity system, establishing long-term visual principles across typography, color, spacing, hierarchy, photography, styling, and overall visual restraint. Created and documented brand guidelines and visual rules to ensure consistency across contexts. Provided ongoing creative direction by defining how the brand's worldview should translate visually across channels, reviewing concepts, and maintaining overall visual coherence.

Provided selective art direction for photography and visual projects, guiding composition, framing, styling, lighting, and the removal of unnecessary elements to maintain a focused, object-led visual language.

Designer & Art Director at Idyllic Summers (2022-08 – 2026-04)

Contributed to the art direction and creative development of photoshoots, campaigns, social media content, lookbooks, and brand ephemera, helping shape and maintain a cohesive visual language across the brand's various touchpoints.

Design Lead — Designer — Publishing Intern at CAN Creative Capital (2020-08 – 2025-04)

Develops and executes creative work across branding, visual studies, layouts, illustration, merchandise, user experiences, and digital platforms, using research to inform and strengthen design decisions. Works across CCC's portfolio brands—including Type A, Greener & Partners, and CAN Concepts—to develop brand systems, creative assets, interfaces, planograms, publications, concept decks, brand books, design guidelines, and templates, while also handling front-end web development across platforms such as Shopify, Squarespace, and Wix.

Bachelor's Degree in B.S Interior Design – Sofa Design Institute (2014 – 2018)

Secondary Education – St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina (2010 – 2014)