I’m a passionate, hands-on designer with 20+ years crafting digital, print, and packaging designs that connect with people and elevate brands. I love blending creativity with strategy, from clean typography and layout to production-ready packaging, bringing equal parts imagination and reliability to every project. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where ideas turn into real results, and I’m here to make great design—and your life—a little easier. In leadership roles at Bulldog Solutions, Epoca International, and Tekno Products / TV Direct, I’ve guided remote teams, delivered cohesive campaigns, and built brand identities for consumer brands across retail and ecommerce.

Michele M. Zanta

I’m a passionate, hands-on designer with 20+ years crafting digital, print, and packaging designs that connect with people and elevate brands. I love blending creativity with strategy, from clean typography and layout to production-ready packaging, bringing equal parts imagination and reliability to every project. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where ideas turn into real results, and I’m here to make great design—and your life—a little easier. In leadership roles at Bulldog Solutions, Epoca International, and Tekno Products / TV Direct, I’ve guided remote teams, delivered cohesive campaigns, and built brand identities for consumer brands across retail and ecommerce.

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I’m a passionate, hands-on designer with 20+ years crafting digital, print, and packaging designs that connect with people and elevate brands. I love blending creativity with strategy, from clean typography and layout to production-ready packaging, bringing equal parts imagination and reliability to every project. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where ideas turn into real results, and I’m here to make great design—and your life—a little easier.

In leadership roles at Bulldog Solutions, Epoca International, and Tekno Products / TV Direct, I’ve guided remote teams, delivered cohesive campaigns, and built brand identities for consumer brands across retail and ecommerce.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Lead / Senior Graphic Designer at BULLDOG SOLUTIONS, LLC
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Remote, full-service advertising agency focusing on branding and integrated marketing for CDL trucking and logistics clients. Directed remote cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, including brand identity development, digital marketing campaigns, promotional merchandise, and print collateral. Delivered cohesive, results-driven creative solutions and fostered a collaborative, healthy, and engaging team culture.
Senior Packaging Designer at EPOCA INTERNATIONAL, LLC
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Hybrid role focusing on CPG housewares branding, packaging solutions for nationally recognized brands (Tasty®, Goodful®, Cooking Light®, Primula®, Laroma®, Ecolution®). Delivered packaging across retail and eCommerce by combining conceptual design, structural packaging, and collaboration with internal teams and vendor partners.
Senior Graphic Designer at TEKNO PRODUCTS / TV DIRECT, LLC
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Full-cycle creative development for branding and retail packaging of consumer products. Managed projects from concept through production, collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Distribution. Served as lead creative liaison for internal stakeholders and external partners, including QVC, international vendors, and executive leadership.
Director, Print Media Creative Lead / Senior Graphic Designer at BULLDOG SOLUTIONS, LLC
January 1, 2021 - November 9, 2025
Creative Lead at a fast-paced advertising agency specializing in branding and integrated marketing for CDL trucking and logistics clients. Directed remote cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, including brand identity development, digital marketing campaigns, promotional merchandise, and print collateral. Consistently delivered cohesive, results-driven creative solutions. Recognized for a positive, solution-focused mindset and for fostering a collaborative, healthy, happy and engaging team culture.
Director, Print Media Creative Lead / Senior Graphic Designer (Remote) at BULLDOG SOLUTIONS, LLC
January 1, 2021 - November 11, 2025
Creative Lead at a fast-paced advertising agency specializing in branding and integrated marketing for CDL trucking and logistics clients. Directed remote cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, including brand identity development, digital marketing campaigns, promotional merchandise, and print collateral. Consistently delivered cohesive, results-driven creative solutions. Recognized for a positive, solution-focused mindset and for fostering a collaborative, healthy, happy and engaging team culture.
Director, Print Media Creative Lead / Senior Graphic Designer at BULLDOG SOLUTIONS, LLC
January 1, 2021 - November 16, 2025
Full-Service Advertising Agency focusing on branding and integrated marketing for CDL trucking and logistics clients. Directed remote cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, including brand identity development, digital marketing campaigns, promotional merchandise, and print collateral. Delivered cohesive, results-driven creative solutions and fostered a collaborative, positive team culture.
Senior Packaging Designer at EPOCA INTERNATIONAL, LLC
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed and executed brand-driven packaging solutions for a diverse portfolio of nationally-recognized housewares brands (e.g., Tasty®, Goodful®, Cooking Light®, Primula®, Laroma®, Ecolution®). Delivered packaging across retail and ecommerce channels by combining conceptual design, structural packaging, and collaboration with internal teams and vendor partners.
Senior Graphic Designer at TEKNO PRODUCTS / TV DIRECT, LLC
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
As Seen on TV (CPG) branding, trade shows & events; full-cycle creative development with expertise in branding, retail packaging design, and marketing collateral. Managed projects from concept through production while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams. Served as lead creative liaison for internal stakeholders and external partners including QVC, HSN, international vendors, and executive leadership.
Director, Print Media Creative Lead / Senior Graphic Designer at BULLDOG SOLUTIONS, LLC
January 1, 2021 - November 25, 2025
Creative Lead at a fast-paced advertising agency specializing in branding and integrated marketing for CDL trucking and logistics clients. Directed remote cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, including brand identity development, digital marketing campaigns, promotional merchandise, and print collateral. Consistently delivered cohesive, results-driven creative solutions. Recognized for a positive, solution-focused mindset and for fostering a collaborative, healthy, happy, and engaging team culture.
Senior Packaging Designer at EPOCA INTERNATIONAL, LLC
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Senior Packaging Designer developing and executing brand-driven packaging solutions for a diverse portfolio of nationally-recognized houseware brands including Tasty®, Goodful®, Cooking Light®, Primula®, Laroma®, and Ecolution®. Delivered packaging across retail and eCommerce channels by combining conceptual design, structural packaging, and collaborating with internal teams and vendor partners.
Senior Graphic Designer at TEKNO PRODUCTS / TV DIRECT, LLC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2019
As Seen on TV (CPG) branding, retail packaging design, and marketing collateral. Full-cycle Creative Developer with expertise in branding, retail packaging design, and marketing collateral for consumer products. Managed projects from concept through production while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams. Served as the lead creative liaison for internal stakeholders and external partners, including QVC, HSN, international vendors, and executive leadership.
Director, Print Media Creative Lead at BULLDOG SOLUTIONS, LLC
January 1, 2021 - Present
Full-Service Advertising Agency | Branding | Digital Marketing. Led remote cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, including brand identity development, digital marketing campaigns, promotional merchandise, and print collateral. Delivered cohesive, results-driven creative solutions. Fostered a positive, solution-focused team culture.
Senior Packaging Designer (Hybrid) at EPOCA INTERNATIONAL, LLC
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Brand-driven packaging solutions for a diverse portfolio of nationally-recognized housewares/cookware brands including Tasty®, Goodful®, Cooking Light®, Primula®, Laroma®, and Ecolution®. Delivered packaging across retail and ecommerce channels by combining conceptual design, structural packaging, and collaboration with internal teams and vendor partners.
Senior Graphic Designer (Remote) at TEKNO PRODUCTS / TV DIRECT, LLC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2019
As Seen on TV (CPG) branding, retail packaging design, and marketing collateral. Managed projects from concept through production while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Distribution. Served as the lead creative liaison for internal stakeholders and external partners, including QVC, HSN, international vendors, and executive leadership.

Education

AA at Fort Lauderdale Art Institute
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992
Associate of Arts in Advertising & Graphic Design at Fort Lauderdale Art Institute (FLAI)
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
AA in Advertising & Graphic Design at Fort Lauderdale Art Institute (FLAI)
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Associate of Arts (AA) in Commercial Advertising & Graphic Design at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
AA at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
AA in Commercial Advertising & Graphic Design at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
AA in Commercial Advertising & Graphic Design at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
AA in Commercial Advertising & Graphic Design at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
AA in Commercial Advertising & Graphic Design at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
AA in Commercial Advertising & Graphic Design at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026

Qualifications

Silver ADDY Award (AAF) - Cellease Phone Line (CPG & Marketing Collateral)
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Design Honors (Fort Lauderdale Art Institute) – Graduation Invitation
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Silver Addy Award (AAF): Cellease Phone Line
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Design Honors (FLAI): Designed Graduation Invitation
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Silver Addy Award (AAF)
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
AA in Commercial Advertising & Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
Silver Addy Award (AAF): Cellease Phone Line
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Design Honors: Designed Graduation Invitation (AIFL)
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Silver Addy Award
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Design Honors: Graduation Invitation
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Silver ADDY Award
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Graduation Invitation Design Honors (AIFL)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Silver Addy Award (AAF) - Cellease Phone Line
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Design Honors: Designed Graduation Invitation (AIFL)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other