Hi, I’m Jayme Melescue! I am an Illustrator and writer based in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a bachelor's degree in Illustration with a concentration in Animated Illustration and Publication Design and a minor in Creative Writing. Currently, I am freelancing in commissions for fine arts, including portraiture, landscapes, and concept work. I traditionally using acrylic paints and gouache, and am proficient in digital media such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more. When I'm not busy, you can find me outside on a run, painting plein air, writing, reading, or spending time with my family. All of my work is inspired by natural sciences, with much of my studies in college focusing on scientific illustration and book design.

Jayme Melescue

Hi, I’m Jayme Melescue! I am an Illustrator and writer based in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a bachelor's degree in Illustration with a concentration in Animated Illustration and Publication Design and a minor in Creative Writing. Currently, I am freelancing in commissions for fine arts, including portraiture, landscapes, and concept work. I traditionally using acrylic paints and gouache, and am proficient in digital media such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more. When I'm not busy, you can find me outside on a run, painting plein air, writing, reading, or spending time with my family. All of my work is inspired by natural sciences, with much of my studies in college focusing on scientific illustration and book design.

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Hi, I’m Jayme Melescue! I am an Illustrator and writer based in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a bachelor’s degree in Illustration with a concentration in Animated Illustration and Publication Design and a minor in Creative Writing. Currently, I am freelancing in commissions for fine arts, including portraiture, landscapes, and concept work. I traditionally using acrylic paints and gouache, and am proficient in digital media such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more.

When I’m not busy, you can find me outside on a run, painting plein air, writing, reading, or spending time with my family. All of my work is inspired by natural sciences, with much of my studies in college focusing on scientific illustration and book design.

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Work Experience

SCAD Recreation Volleyball Student Manager – Head Referee at SCAD Recreation
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Organized schedules for league play and captain’s meetings, scheduled referees and managed their hours, created schedules for league games and open gyms around campus events. Communicated weekly emails to participants and captains. Supervised gym operations including opening/closing tasks. Created and managed SCAD’s first club volleyball team (Fall Quarter 2023) by coordinating practice times and inter-school games. Promoted intramurals and fitness on social media, boosting participation in open gyms and leagues.
SCADpro x Deloitte – Sponsored Course at SCADpro x Deloitte
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Participated in a 10-week collaborative project under Deloitte. Developed geospatial tools to help government agencies manage food and water security in the context of climate change. Researched compelling use cases and considered policy and programmatic decision-making for managing food and water.
SCAD Recreation Volleyball Referee at SCAD Recreation
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Refereed games, fostered a positive and safe environment, taught participants the rules of the sport, and communicated with coworkers before, during, and after games. Assisted with opening/closing tasks and equipment setup/teardown.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified
February 1, 2022 - December 20, 2025
CPR/AED Certified
April 1, 2024 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment