Don Melendez

DMCreative+

Silverdale, WA, USA
I work from home doing what I love and I take great pleasure in my work. I’m married to the woman of my dreams and a Dad to some awesome kids.

I love creating visually stimulating and compelling design through digital and printed material.

Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Microsoft Office and MacOS.

Able to stretch the boundaries of design through printed and digital storytelling to help my client’s brands stand out.

Specialize in logos, branding, digital and print design.

MY SERVICES

LOGO DESIGN
I love to create logos. I’ve worked with many people from small and large businesses. Logos are something that can be complicated, and I’m up for the challenge!

POSTER DESIGN
If you’re looking for someone to design a poster, then you’ve found the guy. I’m in love with Typography and everything to do with posters. I think it’s so important to make sure that the design looks great, and that you’re able to get the information in an easy to read way that looks great.

BUSINESS CARD DESIGN
Business Cards nowadays are so important. It’s sometimes the only thing that we physically see at home from a company. So getting the design and information perfect is crucial. I’m able to design and print* business cards that look unique and get people’s attention.

CONSULTING
If you have something in mind that I don’t offer on this website, then I would love to have a chat with you. Contact me on the website and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

OTHER
If you have a project that you would like me to be a part of, or if you have have any questions contact me, I would love to hear from you!

Work Experience

DMCreative+

Freelance Graphic Designer

As a freelance creative, I have worked for many clients ranging from non-profits to small businesses. I love creating logos and brand identity systems and all manners of print media. I'm very proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
September 2000 - Present Washington, United States

Defiance Boats

Marketing and Graphic Design

As the Marketing / Creative Director for Defiance Boats, I was responsible for creating print and social media designs to increase the impact that Defiance Boats has on the sport fishing boating industry. This included the website, e-commerce, magazine ads, banners, boat wraps, photography, social media posts, SEO & google ad words. Software that I used to help me implement our marketing goals were Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
October 2012 - October 2014 Bremerton, Washington, United States

The Rockit Roost

Graphic Designer / Web Designer

As the Lead Graphic Designer for the Rockit Roost, I was responsible for creating print and social media designs to increase the impact that the Rockit Roost had in the Custom Culture industry. This included the website, e-commerce, magazine ads, our own magazine called Lash and Ink, banners, photography, social media posts and SEO. Software that I used to help me implement our marketing goals were Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
October 2011 - June 2012 Washington, United States

Gateway Fellowship

Graphic Designer

As the Lead Graphic Designer for Gateway Fellowship, I was responsible for creating weekly graphics promoting the current sermon series via print and social media. This included the website, magazine & newspaper ads, banners, photography, social media posts and SEO. Software that I used to help me implement our marketing goals were Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
October 2007 - June 2009 Washington, United States

Masterworks

Production Artist, Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Designer & Production Artist for Masterworks, I was responsible for creating printed material such as direct mail and newsletters to our non profit clients. Some of the clients that I serviced through Masterworks were Promise Keepers, City Team, Teen Challenge and more. Software that I used to help me implement our marketing goals were Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
March 2005 - June 2007 Washington, United States

Education

The Art Institute Of Seattle

Associate of Graphic Design

September 1999 - January 2000 Seattle, Washington, United States

Skills

Adobe Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Branding, Brochures, Business Cards, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Logos, MacOS, Procreate, WordPress,