Specializes in a 2D, comic illustrative style, but has experience designing logos, brand identities, vector illustrations, apparel design, and more. A versatile artist and designer, adaptability to any prompt or job is their specialty. Previously worked with The Atlas Group, Camp Walt Whitman, Technology Solutions of Maine, Hanging Rock Hay & Grain, as well as on a group Kickstarter design project for a custom tarot deck based on the 'Pacific Rim' property.

Midas Mellen-Bard

Specializes in a 2D, comic illustrative style, but has experience designing logos, brand identities, vector illustrations, apparel design, and more. A versatile artist and designer, adaptability to any prompt or job is their specialty. Previously worked with The Atlas Group, Camp Walt Whitman, Technology Solutions of Maine, Hanging Rock Hay & Grain, as well as on a group Kickstarter design project for a custom tarot deck based on the 'Pacific Rim' property.

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Specializes in a 2D, comic illustrative style, but has experience designing logos, brand identities, vector illustrations, apparel design, and more. A versatile artist and designer, adaptability to any prompt or job is their specialty.

Previously worked with The Atlas Group, Camp Walt Whitman, Technology Solutions of Maine, Hanging Rock Hay & Grain, as well as on a group Kickstarter design project for a custom tarot deck based on the ‘Pacific Rim’ property.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Self-employed
May 10, 2018 - Present
Designs illustrations, logos, branding, social media graphics, and other visual media for private companies and clients. Previous clients include The Atlas Group, Camp Walt Whitman (2017, 2019-2025 seasons), Hanging Rock Hay & Grain, Technology Solutions of Maine, and individual commissions.
Communications Director at Camp Walt Whitman
May 28, 2023 - Present
Maintains communications with summer camp parents and staff through curated emails, daily newsletters, calendars, and weekly updates. Interacts frequently with all levels of camp staff to ensure correct information is getting out to relevant parties.
Assistant Athletic Director at Camp Walt Whitman
June 14, 2021 - August 11, 2022
Assisted athletic director in scheduling staff for activities and running staff evaluations, including shadowing staff-run lessons. Organized camp-to-camp tournament rosters and ensured campers and staff were equipped to participate in competitions.
Archery Coach/Specialist at Camp Walt Whitman
June 15, 2015 - August 13, 2021
Educated campers ages 8-15 on safety, maintenance, and skills of recurve archery. Created and implemented a formal ‘Walt Whitman’ archery program for future archery staff.
Administrative Assistant at Hometown Heat Pumps
May 28, 2020 - May 10, 2021
Helped with front-end operations by entering appointments, answering phones, creating new customer accounts, updating the company website, managing social media, and assisting with marketing decisions as well as filing paperwork. Temporarily spent time doing remote work including data entry and designing social media posts for Facebook and Instagram.

Education

BFA Communications Design at Pratt Institute
August 18, 2014 - May 10, 2018
Concentration in Illustration
Certification in Professional Bartending at Kennebec Valley Community College
March 11, 2025 - April 14, 2025

Qualifications

Level 1 USA Archery Instructor
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2027
Mandated Reporter for State of Maine
October 10, 2022 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality