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I am a Project Manager and Design Creative with expertise in developing technical drawings for cosmetics packaging and publishing/marketing materials such as illustrated books, brochures, catalogs, guides and ads for retail. I collaborate with international clients, lead small teams, and oversee production from concept to final output. My work emphasizes cohesive visual identities and professional, on-time delivery across multiple touchpoints.…I am a Project Manager and Design Creative with expertise in developing technical drawings for cosmetics packaging and publishing/marketing materials such as illustrated books, brochures, catalogs, guides and ads for retail. I collaborate with international clients, lead small teams, and oversee production from concept to final output. My work emphasizes cohesive visual identities and professional, on-time delivery across multiple touchpoints.

Jefferson Harvey-Melo

2D Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, Project Manager, +5

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I am a Project Manager and Design Creative with expertise in developing technical drawings for cosmetics packaging and publishing/marketing materials such as illustrated books, brochures, catalogs, guides and ads for retail. I collaborate with international clients, lead small teams, and oversee production from concept to final output. My work emphasizes cohesive visual identities and professional, on-time delivery across multiple touchpoints.…I am a Project Manager and Design Creative with expertise in developing technical drawings for cosmetics packaging and publishing/marketing materials such as illustrated books, brochures, catalogs, guides and ads for retail. I collaborate with international clients, lead small teams, and oversee production from concept to final output. My work emphasizes cohesive visual identities and professional, on-time delivery across multiple touchpoints.

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I am a Project Manager and Design Creative with expertise in developing technical drawings for cosmetics packaging and publishing/marketing materials such as illustrated books, brochures, catalogs, guides and ads for retail. I collaborate with international clients, lead small teams, and oversee production from concept to final output. My work emphasizes cohesive visual identities and professional, on-time delivery across multiple touchpoints.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Set Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphic Designer at The Grio (PBS)

July 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Develop motion graphics and animations to support podcasts, documentaries and storytelling content for major networks; storyboard, graphic and motion design; collaborate with After Effects, Photoshop, Toon Boom; attend weekly client meetings.

Contractor Motion Designer at Nisqually Indian Tribe

October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Project management, leading a team of 4 animators and artists; publishing 5 books and a 20-minute animated film following a book series; animation director and book designer ensuring cohesive output delivered to the highest standards.

Branding & Packaging Designer at Leo Madeiras

May 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Branding and packaging design services tailored to the brand's unique needs, from initial brief to final product delivery.

Contractor Motion Designer

October 1, 2024 - November 2, 2025

Project management and production coordination leading a team of 4 animators and artists; published 5 books and a 20-minute animated film following a book series; collaboration with After Effects, Photoshop, Toon Boom, and audio editing tools to deliver high-quality outputs.

Motion Graphic Designer at The Grio, PBS

July 1, 2022 - January 2, 2024

Develop motion graphics and animations to support podcasts, documentaries and storytelling content for major networks. Tasks included storyboard, graphic and motion design, weekly meetings/updates.

Graphic Designer (Retail) at Leo Madeiras

May 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Crafted impactful marketing materials for a woodwork retail company, ensuring a consistent and engaging visual identity across all touchpoints.

Brand Designer at Independent / Freelance

July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Branding and packaging design services tailored to the brand's unique needs, from initial brief to final product delivery, including guidelines, identity, packaging, and print-ready assets.

Brand Designer / Illustrator at Alex Clark Studios

June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2020

Collaborated with CEO Alex Clark to develop a board game; created branding, illustrations, and assets; led the project from concept to Kickstarter launch and retail rollout.

Motion Graphic Designer / Illustrator at The Grio / PBS

July 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Oversaw and produced visual content for major networks including ads, educational videos, and series requiring cohesive animation and branding.