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Hi, I’m Melissa Torres Michel, a graphic designer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience in branding, editorial design, and children’s book illustration. I’m the founder of Mel Michel Art Studio, delivering visual identity systems, marketing design, and illustration for clients across education, government, and commercial sectors. As a published children’s book author, I bring storytelling, character development, and art direction to every project, and I enjoy guiding work from concept to final production.…Hi, I’m Melissa Torres Michel, a graphic designer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience in branding, editorial design, and children’s book illustration. I’m the founder of Mel Michel Art Studio, delivering visual identity systems, marketing design, and illustration for clients across education, government, and commercial sectors. As a published children’s book author, I bring storytelling, character development, and art direction to every project, and I enjoy guiding work from concept to final production.

Melissa Torres Michel

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Book Illustrator, +2

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Hi, I’m Melissa Torres Michel, a graphic designer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience in branding, editorial design, and children’s book illustration. I’m the founder of Mel Michel Art Studio, delivering visual identity systems, marketing design, and illustration for clients across education, government, and commercial sectors. As a published children’s book author, I bring storytelling, character development, and art direction to every project, and I enjoy guiding work from concept to final production.…Hi, I’m Melissa Torres Michel, a graphic designer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience in branding, editorial design, and children’s book illustration. I’m the founder of Mel Michel Art Studio, delivering visual identity systems, marketing design, and illustration for clients across education, government, and commercial sectors. As a published children’s book author, I bring storytelling, character development, and art direction to every project, and I enjoy guiding work from concept to final production.

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Hi, I’m Melissa Torres Michel, a graphic designer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience in branding, editorial design, and children’s book illustration. I’m the founder of Mel Michel Art Studio, delivering visual identity systems, marketing design, and illustration for clients across education, government, and commercial sectors.

As a published children’s book author, I bring storytelling, character development, and art direction to every project, and I enjoy guiding work from concept to final production.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Editorial Illustration

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Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Mel Michel Art Studio

January 1, 2013 - Present

Developed branding, logos, and marketing materials for 20+ clients; Created visual identity systems for print, digital, and social media; Delivered illustrations and character designs for editorial and commercial projects; Led art direction for children’s book collections and educational content; Managed client communication, production, and final delivery workflows.

Children’s Book Author & Illustrator at Self-Employed / Mel Michel Art Studio

January 1, 2020 - Present

Authored and illustrated multiple published children’s books; Created original characters and visual storytelling systems; Managed full creative process from concept to final production.

Graphic Designer at Municipal Government (Mexico City)

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Designed branding and communication materials for public campaigns; Produced print and digital assets for large-scale distribution.

Art Director at Gingeräle Magazine

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Directed editorial design, layout, and visual identity; Managed cover design and illustration production.

Graphic Designer at KP Alazraqui Advertising Agency

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Developed branding, logos, and corporate identity systems; Supported advertising campaign design and execution.

Designer & Illustrator at Newspaper Publication

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001

Created editorial layouts, covers, and illustrations for weekly publication.