I'm Melissa Baxter, a third-year animation student with a passion for 2D animation, motion design, illustration, and branding. I love collaborating with clients to translate ideas into clear visuals and cohesive branding systems, while continually expanding my toolkit and storytelling skills. Outside the studio, I enjoy building inclusive communities, crafting marketing materials, and sharing my process with others. I’m always learning, adapting quickly, and bringing creative energy to every project I tackle.

Melissa Baxter

I'm Melissa Baxter, a third-year animation student with a passion for 2D animation, motion design, illustration, and branding. I love collaborating with clients to translate ideas into clear visuals and cohesive branding systems, while continually expanding my toolkit and storytelling skills. Outside the studio, I enjoy building inclusive communities, crafting marketing materials, and sharing my process with others. I’m always learning, adapting quickly, and bringing creative energy to every project I tackle.

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I’m Melissa Baxter, a third-year animation student with a passion for 2D animation, motion design, illustration, and branding. I love collaborating with clients to translate ideas into clear visuals and cohesive branding systems, while continually expanding my toolkit and storytelling skills.

Outside the studio, I enjoy building inclusive communities, crafting marketing materials, and sharing my process with others. I’m always learning, adapting quickly, and bringing creative energy to every project I tackle.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Bar All-rounder / 2IC Floor Manager at Cafe & Bar
January 1, 2020 - September 21, 2025
Invoicing, content creation, marketing materials, social media management, client and supplier communications, and floor management across cafe and bar operations.
Ops + Branding Manager at NOXSEC
December 31, 2022 - September 21, 2025
Managed operations and branding; created Canva portfolios, social content, branding materials, and marketing assets for client-facing materials.
Operations & Branding Manager at Yarra Lounge
December 31, 2023 - September 21, 2025
Managed operations and branding; led logo and website creation for a security company; reformatted slide decks and templates; prepared internal and client-facing information packs; used Canva, Adobe, and MS Office; data entry, invoicing, and administrative tasks.
Ops + Branding Manager at NOXSEC
December 31, 2022 - September 21, 2025
Oversaw operations and branding; portfolio development; created marketing materials and brand assets; managed social media and content creation; invoicing and admin.

Education

Bachelor of Animation at SAE Institute
January 1, 2022 - September 21, 2025
Bachelor of Animation at SAE Institute
January 1, 2022 - September 21, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education