Emmanuel Vega holds a degree in Graphic Design and Communication with a specialization in Audiovisual Media from UAM Xochimilco. With a 10-year career, he has evolved from Art Direction to strategic leadership as an Creative Director, building a profile that balances aesthetic rigor with advertising effectiveness for global brands such as Samsung, Hasbro, Alfa Romeo, and Dodge.

His career is defined by his ability to transform complex social issues into high-impact cultural narratives. He was part of the strategic conceptualization for the Fundación Ilas project in Mexico, which earned a Bronze Cannes Lion. Additionally, he was part of the creative leadership behind the Prudence x Residente regional campaign, a landmark project that broke cultural taboos regarding sexual health across Central America.

In this edition of WINA, Emmanuel serves as a Shortlist Juror, bringing a perspective shaped by both visual execution and purpose-driven strategy. He defines himself as a “visual translator” looking for technical excellence and social relevance, ensuring that only the ideas that truly move the needle reach the final stage.