Melissa Flower
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Los Angeles, CA, USAI am an LA-based illustration student at Art Center College of Design working toward a career in Visual Development and Children's Book Illustration. I have 10+ years of experience in graphic design, UI/UX design and art direction, and am passionate about storytelling, the intersection of art and science, and youth education.
Work Experience
NASA
Animated Infographic Intern
August 2022
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Plink
Art Director
Established branding, web design, and UI/UX design for a Financial Tech startup. Worked directly with the CEO, Sales, Product, and Marketing teams to improve user and client experiences.
October 2018
- October 2021
Santa Monica, California, United States
Melissa Flower
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Designed the branding, lettering and apparel for the children’s animated web series Lucas the Spider and William the Comet. Selected as a commissioned muralist for the City of Long Beach Creative Corridor Challenge, highlighting the community, culture, and creativity of the neighborhood.
September 2016
- October 2018
California, United States
Laserfiche
Lead Graphic Designer
Led graphic design team in brainstorming, design and implementation of marketing materials for international software company.
Provided creative review and feedback on print and digital marketing pieces.
Responsible for project management of design department including building timelines, delegating tasks and coordinating with vendors.
Projects included event signage, digital ads, social media graphics and brochure design.
Provided creative review and feedback on print and digital marketing pieces.
Responsible for project management of design department including building timelines, delegating tasks and coordinating with vendors.
Projects included event signage, digital ads, social media graphics and brochure design.
August 2013
- September 2016
California, United States
Seattle Repertory Theatre
Graphic Designer
Completed SRT’s Professional Arts Training Program, emphasis in non-profit marketing.
Accurately communicated graphic identity of shows through print and web platforms.
Collaborated with Education and Marketing Departments to develop creative brand materials.
Projects include informational signage, educational study guides and social media graphics.
Accurately communicated graphic identity of shows through print and web platforms.
Collaborated with Education and Marketing Departments to develop creative brand materials.
Projects include informational signage, educational study guides and social media graphics.
September 2012
- June 2013
Washington, United States
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Alaska And Washington
Graphic Design Intern
Designed compelling, unified print material by following national brand guidelines.
Responded to art direction and feedback of Graphic Designer and Communication team.
Projects included event photography, print ads, cards and invitations.
Responded to art direction and feedback of Graphic Designer and Communication team.
Projects included event photography, print ads, cards and invitations.
August 2011
- March 2012
Washington, United States
Urban Impact
Graphic Design Intern
Effectively communicated vision and tone of non-profit organization through print material.
Collaborated with another design intern to establish a consistent and effective brand identity.
Projects included printed newsletters, event fliers and photograph editing.
Collaborated with another design intern to establish a consistent and effective brand identity.
Projects included printed newsletters, event fliers and photograph editing.
April 2011
- July 2011
Washington, United States
Univera
Graphic Designer
Designed printed sales pieces for international wellness company.
Assisted with design of wireframes and graphics for new product webpages.
Projects included multi-page brochures and brand collateral pieces.
Assisted with design of wireframes and graphics for new product webpages.
Projects included multi-page brochures and brand collateral pieces.
June 2012
- August 2012
Seattle, Washington, United States
Education
Art Center College Of Design
B.F.A. in Illustration, Entertainment Arts Track
September 2021
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Pasadena, California, United States
Seattle Pacific University
B.A. in Visual Communication
Recipient of Philip W. Eaton Scholarship and Trustees’ Scholarship
Senior Class “Person of Hope” recipient 2010-2011
Involvement in: Student Senate, Residence Hall Leadership, NCAA Track and Field.
Senior Class “Person of Hope” recipient 2010-2011
Involvement in: Student Senate, Residence Hall Leadership, NCAA Track and Field.
September 2007
- June 2011
Seattle, Washington, United States
Skills
Adobe Aftereffects,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Suite,
Leadership,
Procreate,
Strong Communication Skills,
Teamwork,
WordPress,