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cj villaflor

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My name is CJ Villaflor.
As an art director, I am driven by a passion to curate visual narratives that captivate and inspire. With a commitment to creativity and design, it is my goal to find the most effective and profound ways to connect with audiences.

Through collaboration and innovation, I am dedicated to pushing boundaries, elevate storytelling, and leave a lasting impression in the ever-evolving landscape of visual communication.
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what I do
experience
awards
art direction
photography / videography
color correction & grading
graphic design & typography
3d modelling
motion graphics
user interface & experience design
adobe creative suite
copywriting
Content Creator
Lafayette American - Detroit
August 2025 - Present
Creative Intern
Weber Shandwick - Detroit
May 2025 - August 2025
Freelance Art Director
Self-Employed
May 2019 - August 2025
Production Intern
NGP! Now
May 2022 - May 2025
2025 D Show Shortlist
Adcraft Detroit
2025 J. Imre Molnar Award
College for Creative Studies
2025 Silver Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2024 Silver Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2024 Judges' Choice Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2023 Silver Addy Award
AAF National
2023 Silver Addy Award
AAF District 6
2023 Gold Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2023 Judges' Choice Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2021 Student Award for Editing
National Academy for Television Arts and Sciences
2021 1st Place for Short Film
Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
2021 2nd Place for PSA Video
Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
WHAT I DO
WHAT I DO
art direction
photography / videography
color correction & grading
graphic design & typography
3d modelling
motion graphics
user interface & experience design
adobe creative suite
copywriting
Experience
Experience
Content Creator
Lafayette American
September 2025 - Present
Creative Intern
Weber Shandwick, Detroit
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Freelance Art Director
Self-Employed
May 2019 - Aug 2025
Production Intern
NGP Now!
May 2022 - May 2025
Awards
awards
2025 D Show Shortlist
Adcraft Detroit
2025 J. Imre Molnar Award
College for Creative Studies
2025 Silver Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2024 Silver Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2024 Judges' Choice Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2023 Silver Addy Award
AAF Nationals
2023 Silver Addy Award
AAF District 6
2023 Gold Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2023 Judges' Choice Addy Award
AAF Greater Flint
2021 Student Award for Editing
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
2021 First Place for Short Film
Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
2021 Second Place for PSA Video
Michigan Interscholastic Press Association