I am a highly skilled Art Director and Graphic Designer with over a decade of expertise in visual design, branding, and content creation. My professional journey began in early childhood, where a deep-seated passion for drawing and creativity naturally evolved into a career in design. After graduating from Art & Design High School, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts, where I honed my ability to push creative boundaries and master a range of artistic techniques. In my career, I have successfully managed design projects from concept through to execution across a diverse array of industries. At CornerstoneOnDemand, I developed award-winning educational content, while at Equality Equation, I led impactful branding and social media strategies. My tenure at Walker Group Designs involved crafting cohesive visual identities for clients, demonstrating my proficiency in blending innovative concepts with technical expertise. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I possess a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, strategic design principles, and cross-functional collaboration. I am committed to the belief that a strong concept is only as effective as its execution. I continuously strive to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and technologies, aiming to contribute to a dynamic team by delivering design solutions that elevate brand experiences and exceed client expectations.

Digno Melo

I am a highly skilled Art Director and Graphic Designer with over a decade of expertise in visual design, branding, and content creation. My professional journey began in early childhood, where a deep-seated passion for drawing and creativity naturally evolved into a career in design. After graduating from Art & Design High School, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts, where I honed my ability to push creative boundaries and master a range of artistic techniques. In my career, I have successfully managed design projects from concept through to execution across a diverse array of industries. At CornerstoneOnDemand, I developed award-winning educational content, while at Equality Equation, I led impactful branding and social media strategies. My tenure at Walker Group Designs involved crafting cohesive visual identities for clients, demonstrating my proficiency in blending innovative concepts with technical expertise. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I possess a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, strategic design principles, and cross-functional collaboration. I am committed to the belief that a strong concept is only as effective as its execution. I continuously strive to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and technologies, aiming to contribute to a dynamic team by delivering design solutions that elevate brand experiences and exceed client expectations.

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I am a highly skilled Art Director and Graphic Designer with over a decade of expertise in visual design, branding, and content creation. My professional journey began in early childhood, where a deep-seated passion for drawing and creativity naturally evolved into a career in design. After graduating from Art & Design High School, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts, where I honed my ability to push creative boundaries and master a range of artistic techniques.

In my career, I have successfully managed design projects from concept through to execution across a diverse array of industries. At CornerstoneOnDemand, I developed award-winning educational content, while at Equality Equation, I led impactful branding and social media strategies. My tenure at Walker Group Designs involved crafting cohesive visual identities for clients, demonstrating my proficiency in blending innovative concepts with technical expertise.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, I possess a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, strategic design principles, and cross-functional collaboration. I am committed to the belief that a strong concept is only as effective as its execution. I continuously strive to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and technologies, aiming to contribute to a dynamic team by delivering design solutions that elevate brand experiences and exceed client expectations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Ace & Everett
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Devised style sheets and website graphics for the entire brand; Designed newsletters, social content, presentations and pitch decks for the entire brand.
Graphic Design Intern at Gander, Inc.
January 1, 2016 - November 3, 2025
Brainstormed ideas for various brands (Banza, Dana Confection Co., EBOOST, among others); Created new collateral materials for clients; Coordinated packaging for various products.
Art Director at Equality Equation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Create and explain pitch decks and design proposals to staff and over 10 clients; Internal re-brand the non-profit organization #PRO-CHOICE; Design social media assets (posts, banners, stories and animations); Maintain a content bank for a plethora of corporations.
Production Artist at Abram Books
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Acted as liaison for editors, designers, and sales team to ensure seamless internal communication; Assisted Design and Sales teams to produce mock-ups of future published books.
Graphic Designer at Marketing Thru Graphics
February 1, 2016 - September 7, 2017
Executed all marketing materials for commercial and office real estate in New York City ranging from logo design to video brochures.
Head Graphic Designer at Jlehsiek
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Spearheaded the design and execution of the brand’s logos and website layouts; Created multiple brand collateral including look books, style sheets and newsletters.
Design Intern at Sonia Kashuk
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Acted as sole in-house designer for the Sonia Kashuk brand; constructed and designed website content; coordinated and designed social media advertising campaigns.
Visual Designer at CornerstoneOnDemand
January 1, 2020 - November 5, 2025
Educational content creation from branding to execution; designing learning series to be a scalable learning solution across a multitude of companies; led and assisted with the creation of multiple Telly Award winning content series.
Graphic Designer at Kelly Behun
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Personal Graphic Designer for the interior designer Kelly Behun; sole designer and graphics coordinator for website content and social media marketing campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Walker Group Designs
December 29, 2008 - November 2, 2025
Manage projects from conception to completion, such as advertisements, branding, brand strategies, and website layouts; collaborate with and support prospective clients, turning meetings into contracts.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Digno Melo School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Software & Internet