Melissa Frennea

mfdesign

Irving, TX, USA

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
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)
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

University Of Montevallo

Excellence in Art History

2012

University Of Montevallo

Excellence in Graphic Design

2011

University Of Montevallo

Senior Elite - Department of Art

2010

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,