Prince.
Jr. Art Director & Creative DesignerEyebags recovering since 2021
Brooklyn, New York
NY
2348—23476/23
Prince Mananu
Prince is a
Freelance Junior Art Director/Designer based in Brooklyn, New York.
Suhuyini “Prince” Mananu is known for his creativity, hard work, and resourcefulness. His skill set includes storyboarding, shot maps, mock up editing, 3d design layout, type and layout systems, on-set direction and more.
With a diverse knowledge of materials and creative processes, Prince is confident in his ability to create almost anything out of any material. Whether he's working on a complex commercial project or a creative collection video promo, you can expect him to bring his best effort and creative problem-solving skills to the table.
On August 12, 2023 he took a trip to Atlanta on a venture of a business of his own (CUTOFF STUDIOS) but found something else as well, a connection and friendship with a collective of like minded creatives. Since then he’s worked under prominent creatives to then lead the creative direction and production for his first campaign with Giovanna Ramos to then get bettter at his craft, lookbooks, and short-form visual series.
Prince Mananu has a proven track record of over 45 successful projects, including high-profile collaborations with brands like Guess Originals, Kody Phillips, and Systemic, as well as upcoming icons such as Clint from Cortiez and Rakitecht.
Work Experience
Cutoff StudiosArt Director/Founder ∙ 2020 – Present
Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects
• Directed brand identity, lookbooks, and campaign rollouts for independent label Cutoff Studios
• Led concept development, set direction, styling, and post-production across apparel and social content
• Built cohesive visual systems linking fashion, storytelling, and digital media
Systemic
Freelance Art Director (Remote) ∙ 2023 – Present
Illustrator, CLO3D, Photoshop
• Developed campaign visuals, lookbooks, and rollout decks with design directors and produced variations and mockups for review.
• Developed colorways, apparel mockups, and technical packs
• Strengthened production workflow and design consistency
• Supported seasonal line development and presentation decks
Plus One Clothing
Graphic Designer ∙ March 2024 - July 2024
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• Developed creative concept and campaign direction for Plus One’s seasonal collection.
• Designed lookbook layout and product presentation decks in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Supervised styling, lighting, and on-set visual tone during campaign shoot.
Guess Originals
Creative Design Intern ∙ October 2024 - December 2024
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Keynote/Google Slides.
• Assisted on art direction for the Guess Originals campaign featuring Giovanna Ramos.
• Produced a series of 30-second watch launch films from concept to delivery: shot list and boards, color correction, on-set art direction, retouching and color correction in Lightroom, render and post- production in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Kody Philips
Junior Art Director Intern ∙ January 2024 - May 2024
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Keynote/Google Slides.
• Supported FW25 campaign production under the creative direction of Kody Philips.
• Built reference moodboards and prop layouts for on-set lighting and composition.
• Edited campaign imagery in Lightroom and organized for delivery.
Clients
Corteiz (Spec Project)
Concept ∙ 2024
Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator
• Directed a large-scale speculative drone activation campaign with SkyMagic Drone Co., integrating storytelling, motion design, and synchronized visuals.
Seventyfouriswar
Freelance ∙ 2023 – 2025
Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro
• Partnered with the brand’s creative team to design social campaigns and visual identity systems across apparel and digital media.
GAHM by Mokbar
Freelance ∙ 2023 – 2025
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Developed branding and content strategy for the restaurant’s social relaunch, focusing on cohesive storytelling and menu design.
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Creative Strategy
Adobe Premiere
Adobe After Effects
Procreate
Figma
Photo & Video Direction
Set Design & Styling
Presentation & Deck Design
Creativity
Leadership