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Hi, I'm Melissa J. Stone, a seasoned graphic designer with over 30 years of experience across a variety of design disciplines including marketing communications, branding, digital and print production, and illustration. I've worked in leadership roles and have also run my own freelance business, BigBrain Productions. I’m passionate about fostering creative collaboration, ethical work environments, and innovative design solutions. Currently, I’m open to Junior Designer positions that value flexibility and collaboration without the big price tag or ego. Whether full-time or part-time, I enjoy thinking outside the box to bring fresh ideas to the table and deliver great results.…Hi, I'm Melissa J. Stone, a seasoned graphic designer with over 30 years of experience across a variety of design disciplines including marketing communications, branding, digital and print production, and illustration. I've worked in leadership roles and have also run my own freelance business, BigBrain Productions. I’m passionate about fostering creative collaboration, ethical work environments, and innovative design solutions. Currently, I’m open to Junior Designer positions that value flexibility and collaboration without the big price tag or ego. Whether full-time or part-time, I enjoy thinking outside the box to bring fresh ideas to the table and deliver great results.

Melissa J. Stone

Album Art Designer, Art Director, Artist, +6

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Hi, I'm Melissa J. Stone, a seasoned graphic designer with over 30 years of experience across a variety of design disciplines including marketing communications, branding, digital and print production, and illustration. I've worked in leadership roles and have also run my own freelance business, BigBrain Productions. I’m passionate about fostering creative collaboration, ethical work environments, and innovative design solutions. Currently, I’m open to Junior Designer positions that value flexibility and collaboration without the big price tag or ego. Whether full-time or part-time, I enjoy thinking outside the box to bring fresh ideas to the table and deliver great results.…Hi, I'm Melissa J. Stone, a seasoned graphic designer with over 30 years of experience across a variety of design disciplines including marketing communications, branding, digital and print production, and illustration. I've worked in leadership roles and have also run my own freelance business, BigBrain Productions. I’m passionate about fostering creative collaboration, ethical work environments, and innovative design solutions. Currently, I’m open to Junior Designer positions that value flexibility and collaboration without the big price tag or ego. Whether full-time or part-time, I enjoy thinking outside the box to bring fresh ideas to the table and deliver great results.

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Hi, I’m Melissa J. Stone, a seasoned graphic designer with over 30 years of experience across a variety of design disciplines including marketing communications, branding, digital and print production, and illustration. I’ve worked in leadership roles and have also run my own freelance business, BigBrain Productions. I’m passionate about fostering creative collaboration, ethical work environments, and innovative design solutions.

Currently, I’m open to Junior Designer positions that value flexibility and collaboration without the big price tag or ego. Whether full-time or part-time, I enjoy thinking outside the box to bring fresh ideas to the table and deliver great results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Instructor at Justin-Siena High School

August 1, 2023 - Present

Teaching Graphic Design and Digital Publications (Yearbook), and creating designs for events and concerts.

Creative Director & Principal Designer/Illustrator at BigBrain Productions | TransMedia Design & Digital Illustration

January 1, 1997 - Present

Directed diverse projects in branding, print, digital design, and illustration. Designed and developed identity systems, marketing collateral, and multimedia assets for various industries. Built long-standing client relationships through collaborative problem-solving and creative vision.

In-House Graphic Design & Production Manager at World Products Inc.

September 30, 2018 - July 31, 2025

Managed all in-house design, production, and branding initiatives. Designed corporate materials, packaging, and promotional assets. Oversaw print and digital production workflows.

Executive Assistant, Business Operations Manager & Graphic Designer at Rebuild NorthBay Foundation (After The Fire USA)

October 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025

Managed executive schedules, correspondence, and operations for a nonprofit organization. Designed marketing materials including event promotions, digital assets, and print collateral. Coordinated office operations, supplies, and financial documentation.

Graphic Designer at Sonoma International Film Society

April 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025

Designed and produced the SIFF Film Festival Program Guide and event materials. Created print and digital advertisements, banners, and large-scale event graphics. Collaborated with the festival team to maintain brand consistency across deliverables.