I'm an ideas-led art director and experience designer delivering brand worlds and experiential work from concept to production and on-site delivery. I translate creative direction into cohesive, buildable systems across spatial, print, digital, and motion touchpoints, aligning stakeholders, guiding collaborators, and keeping craft high under real constraints. I'm known for clear client communication, calm delivery, and practical problem-solving that protects the big idea.

Alex Melton

I'm an ideas-led art director and experience designer delivering brand worlds and experiential work from concept to production and on-site delivery. I translate creative direction into cohesive, buildable systems across spatial, print, digital, and motion touchpoints, aligning stakeholders, guiding collaborators, and keeping craft high under real constraints. I'm known for clear client communication, calm delivery, and practical problem-solving that protects the big idea.

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I’m an ideas-led art director and experience designer delivering brand worlds and experiential work from concept to production and on-site delivery. I translate creative direction into cohesive, buildable systems across spatial, print, digital, and motion touchpoints, aligning stakeholders, guiding collaborators, and keeping craft high under real constraints.

I’m known for clear client communication, calm delivery, and practical problem-solving that protects the big idea.

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer / Creative Consultant at Alex Melton Design
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conceptualize and produce brand and campaign design across digital, print, and experiential deliverables, building modular systems that maintain consistency across touchpoints. Generate multiple creative directions quickly, present clear rationale, and iterate efficiently based on feedback. Own production handoff: organize assets, prepare production-ready artwork, and coordinate vendors and timelines to deliver under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Designed exhibition and experiential campaign graphics from concept through on-site completion, developing cohesive visual systems across in-gallery, marketing, and interpretive touchpoints while balancing storytelling with build constraints. Partnered with stakeholders to align ambition with deadlines and production requirements; supported vendor coordination, print specs, and on-site installation.
Production Manager at Santa Barbara Independent
January 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Led a small design team to deliver weekly, deadline-driven campaigns with typographic rigor and brand consistency. Built and maintained production workflows, file organization, and handoff processes; coordinated with editorial, advertising, and print vendors to manage schedules and approvals.
Advertising Designer at Santa Barbara Independent
March 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Designed weekly ads and campaign collateral with strong typographic hierarchy; created multi-page inserts and integrated marketing materials; maintained asset libraries and templates to speed production and ensure consistency.
Contract Designer at Creative Circle
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Designed large-scale presentations and pitch decks, adapting quickly to new teams, brand systems, and fast-moving feedback loops. Supported high-volume production needs including large-format output and rapid updates across short engagements.
Graphic Designer at Jack Boy Productions (for Kevita)
May 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Designed packaging and integrated marketing collateral across print, digital, and social for Kevita, maintaining consistent brand storytelling across formats. Produced in-store POS and retail signage with production-ready files and clear vendor handoffs. Developed apparel and promotional concepts to extend campaigns into merchandise and physical touchpoints.

Education

MA at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
BA at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
MA Narrative Environments at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
BA Design Media Arts (Minor: Film, Television, and Digital Media) at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education