Melissa Frennea
mfdesign
Irving, TX, USA
205.276.2312
be.net/MelissaFrennea
Work Experience
Funimation Entertainment
Senior Graphic Designer
I lead the home video packaging pod and assist as a senior creative on theatrical campaigns. My design work includes collectors editions and limited edition home video packaging, art direction for diversity and inclusion campaigns, and commissioned art projects for new titles.
October 2017
- Present
Coppell, Texas, United States
Funimation Entertainment
Graphic Designer
As a graphic designer on the print team I was responsible for designing a range of home video packaging (including collector's, limited, and standard edition releases) as well as theatrical campaigns, convention collateral, and official show logos.
October 2014
- October 2017
Flower Mound, Texas, United States
BL Garden
Art Director, Illustrator
BL Garden is a non-profit organization focused on cross-cultural exchanges in global LGBT media. As art director, I am responsible for our branding, presentations, website, and advertising assets related to our podcasts, outreach, and annual convention. I am also the illustrator and designer for our merchandise.
August 2012
- Present
Dallas, Texas, United States
Central Market
Graphic Designer / Store Artist
I drew chalkboards for our weekly specials, designed posters and signs for in-store use, and helped complete foam display signs for special events.
September 2013
- October 2014
Texas, United States
Mfdesign
Owner, Freelance Designer
My freelance design business. I specialize in identity, product and packaging design, and print media with emphasis upon typography in each.
November 2011
-
Irving, Texas, United States
Montevallo Honors Organization
Graphic Design Intern
I worked on a logo for the organization as well as some sample advertisements for the upcoming school year.
July 2011
- August 2011
Montevallo, Alabama, United States
Education
Texas A&M University
Master of Fine Arts
MFA - Visual Communications
GPA: 4.0
Dean's List
GPA: 4.0
Dean's List
August 2013
- August 2016
Commerce, Texas, United States
University Of Montevallo
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design
I obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Art History and an Honors Diploma for completion of the honors program. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0.
I was involved with the following campus organizations:
-UM Anime Club (Founder, President, Graphic Designer, Executive Council)
-Spectrum: UM Gay/Straight Alliance (Graphic Designer)
-Student Art Association
-Montevallo Honors Organization (President, Graphic Designer)
-Forbes House Campus Ministry (Graphic Designer)
-Nerf Ninjas (Graphic Designer)
I was involved with the following campus organizations:
-UM Anime Club (Founder, President, Graphic Designer, Executive Council)
-Spectrum: UM Gay/Straight Alliance (Graphic Designer)
-Student Art Association
-Montevallo Honors Organization (President, Graphic Designer)
-Forbes House Campus Ministry (Graphic Designer)
-Nerf Ninjas (Graphic Designer)
August 2008
- May 2012
Montevallo, Alabama, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Clio Awards
Gold
2016
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Dallas - Bronze
2021
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Dallas – Gold
2017
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
National – Silver
2016
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
District – Gold
2016
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Dallas – Gold
2016
Graphis
Graphis Design Annual – International - Silver
2017
MarCom Awards
International – Platinum
2015
AIGA Birmingham, AL
Emerging Designers Showcase - Runner Up: Best Logo
2012
Napier Annual Art Show
Honorable Mention
2010
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Apple,
Branding And Identity,
Environment Design,
Graphic Design,
Identity Design,
Mac OS,
Microsoft Office,
MIcrosoft PowerPoint,
Microsoft Word,
Packaging Design,
Poster Design,
Product Design,
Publication Design,
T-shirt Design,
Typography,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Adobe Muse,
Print Graphics (Banners; Book Covers; Brochures; Business Cards; CD Covers; Flyers; Invites; T-shirt Designs; Worship Guides),
Wayfinding,