Melody Newcomb
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer
New York, NY, USAClients Include: The New York Times, Simon & Schuster, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, Playboy, Fort Worth Weekly, Time Out New York, Bitch! Media, Bust Magazine, Lucky Peach, Education Week, and Buzzfeed.
Work Experience
The New York Times
Part Time Art Director
Sub-Art Director for the Op-Ed and Editorial Desks responsible for the print page & select opinion pieces on web.
Hired, and art directed illustrators to accompany opinion editorials.
Designed print layouts for Op-Ed & Editorial daily pages.
Hired, and art directed illustrators to accompany opinion editorials.
Designed print layouts for Op-Ed & Editorial daily pages.
December 2018
- Present
New York, New York, United States
Victoria's Secret
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer responsible for developing graphic language within re-launched Victoria Sport.
Collaborated with Print & Concept team to create original artwork based on creative seasonal direction.
Pivoted graphic concepts based on merchant feedback.
Presented graphic designs at milestone meetings to leadership.
Collaborated with Print & Concept team to create original artwork based on creative seasonal direction.
Pivoted graphic concepts based on merchant feedback.
Presented graphic designs at milestone meetings to leadership.
June 2018
- December 2018
New York, United States
Converse
Women's Graphic Designer
Researched market trends, created inspiration boards to help conceptualize seasonal direction for women’s specific graphics.
Developed new graphic techniques for each season.
Worked cross functionally with Design, Merchandising, and Production Development teams.
Created production pages, commented on samples and strikes, revising artwork and placement when necessary.
Designed print patterns for Men’s & Women’s apparel.
Developed new graphic techniques for each season.
Worked cross functionally with Design, Merchandising, and Production Development teams.
Created production pages, commented on samples and strikes, revising artwork and placement when necessary.
Designed print patterns for Men’s & Women’s apparel.
August 2015
- June 2018
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Education
School Of Visual Arts (SVA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graduated with Honors, Illustration Major with strengths in watercolor & ink painting, draftsmanship, and storytelling.
Honors program study abroad in Havana, Cuba 2012.
Honors program study abroad in Havana, Cuba 2012.
September 2009
- May 2013
New York, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Chinese (Beginner),
Awards
AI-AP, American Illustration
AI 37 Annual
2018
Society Of Illustrators
SOI Annual
2014
3x3
3x3 Annual No. 11
2014
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Apparel Graphics,
Art Direction,
Creativity,
Design,
Drawing,
Editorial Design,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Logo Design,
Painting,
Print Design,
Print Pattern,
Teamwork,
Typography,
Watercolor Painting,
Clients
The New York Times, Simon & Schuster, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, Playboy, Fort Worth Weekly, Time Out New York, Bitch! Media, Bust Magazine, Lucky Peach, Education Week, and Buzzfeed.
Interests
Going to the park with my dog. Movies. Music. Fashion. Plants. Reading. Illustration. The occult. Good food. Landscapes. Bird paintings.
Future Aspirations
Fantasy book covers. Graphic novel. U.S. Postage design. Fashion collaboration. Mural design. Live abroad. Teach.