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Hello! I am a motion graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist. I recently graduated from the DMD Video and Motion Graphics program at Red River College Polytech, and I also hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours from the University of Manitoba. I have a passion for creating, and I enjoy developing stories and bringing them to life visually through motion, illustration, and video. Visit michelemelendez.com for some examples of my work.…Hello! I am a motion graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist. I recently graduated from the DMD Video and Motion Graphics program at Red River College Polytech, and I also hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours from the University of Manitoba. I have a passion for creating, and I enjoy developing stories and bringing them to life visually through motion, illustration, and video. Visit michelemelendez.com for some examples of my work.

Michele Melendez Gallegos

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Video Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +1

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Hello! I am a motion graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist. I recently graduated from the DMD Video and Motion Graphics program at Red River College Polytech, and I also hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours from the University of Manitoba. I have a passion for creating, and I enjoy developing stories and bringing them to life visually through motion, illustration, and video. Visit michelemelendez.com for some examples of my work.…Hello! I am a motion graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist. I recently graduated from the DMD Video and Motion Graphics program at Red River College Polytech, and I also hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours from the University of Manitoba. I have a passion for creating, and I enjoy developing stories and bringing them to life visually through motion, illustration, and video. Visit michelemelendez.com for some examples of my work.

Available to hire

Winnipeg, Canada

Hello! I am a motion graphic designer, illustrator, and visual artist. I recently graduated from the DMD Video and Motion Graphics program at Red River College Polytech, and I also hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours from the University of Manitoba. I have a passion for creating, and I enjoy developing stories and bringing them to life visually through motion, illustration, and video.

Visit michelemelendez.com for some examples of my work.

Skills

Language

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Media Team Volunteer at Spring Church

January 1, 2025 - Present

Supports the media team by filming and editing multimedia content, including vertical-format social media videos. Responsible for shooting environment and attendee footage at various church events and collaborating with the team to produce engaging content.

Freelance Graphic Designer and Visual Artist at Self-employed / Miradorx Art Collective (Mujer Artista)

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provides illustration, logo creation, and graphic design services, and participates in visual art projects independently and in collaboration with other artists. Member of Miradorx Art Collective and manages an Etsy store (Melenmi).

Communication Student Monitor and Student Technician at University of Manitoba School of Art & Faculty of Music

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Assisted in creating and designing visuals (posters, social media tiles) for events within the School of Art and Faculty of Music; Worked alongside student techs for the smooth run of events.

Graphic Section Staff Volunteer at The Manitoban

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Contributed to graphic design and layout for the student newspaper and supported visual content creation.

Depot Support at ArtsJunktion

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Summer position supporting artists and the Winnipeg community in Maker Space resources; provided graphic design and illustration services and suggested website visual layout and interaction changes.

Camera Operator Volunteer at Grant Memorial Church

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Operated cameras for church events and services, contributing to media coverage and live-streaming efforts.

Co-Vice President: Publicity and Communication at University of Manitoba Spanish Club

December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2018

- Supported the initiative of reactivating and rebuilding the University of Manitoba Spanish Club. - Co-planned academic and social activities, assisted in creating visuals, and ran the Spanish Club’s social media.