welcome to our clayground of ideas

founded in 2021, clay creative studio started out with a trio of experts in advertising, publishing, and production management. with an appetite for challenging the norms of the creative industry, we've grown into a team of 28 claymates, molding and kneading stories that deliver results to the international and local clients we collaborate with.

our mission ︎

to open a playground of ideas that bend creative norms, helping brands stand out in every unique, relevant, and results-driven project we add fun into

our vision ︎

to be the benchmark of creativity—shaping better ideas that positively impact brands and lives worldwide

meet the core team ︎︎

Ivan Bartolome

Creative Director & Co-Founder A design and advertising expert for more than 15 years, Ivan has been passionate in creating experiences that spark curiosity and ignite imaginations. He finds immense satisfaction in fostering a collaborative environment where ideas can flourish.

During his downtime, expect him to pull some strings, quite literally—the electric guitar is definitely his jam.

Diona Valdez

Creative Director & Co-Founder With over 13 years of copywriting experience, Diona takes pride in her meticulous attention to detail. Collaborating with brilliant minds and the thrill of winning a pitch excite her, hence her can-do attitude in creating impactful ad campaigns.

When she’s not writing or editing, she lifts weights and eats cake, in no particular order.

Joshua Argosino

Art Director

From designing awesome logos to dealing with partners and clients, Argo never fails to be enthusiastic in his daily tasks. He always strives to bring a positive impact on everyone, making sure they’ve had a better day after working with him.

Besides flexing his creative muscles, he’s into DIY-ing something cool, jamming out to pop-punk music, and getting a good workout.

Alo Meneses

Art Director Alo has mastered design through his work for retail giants like Nintendo, Sony, and Nabisco. His secret weapon? Adaptability. He creates visuals that not only resonate with audiences, but also constantly evolve with industry trends.

Talk about always stepping up his game—even in the video games that he plays on his time off.

Sydney Monforte-Gil

Production Lead Syd has navigated through roles in marketing, production, events management, and advertising. With her versatility in taking on projects, it’s no surprise that she has what it takes to be a well-rounded production manager..

She’s also got the heart for creativity—expressing herself through makeup and managing her cafe business.

Twinkle Salazar

HR Generalist Twinkle’s passion is cultivating a positive company culture and building a workplace where employees shine. In her book, empathy is crucial to creating genuine connections with others.

Taking a break for her means solving jigsaw puzzles and binging on sitcoms, medical drama, and sci-fi series.

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