Melissa Machulski

Creative senior designer with a multidisciplinary background in wearable art, graphic design, interior design and photography.

Highly adept at delivering fresh and engaging designs that exceed client expectations.

Ability to deliver innovative ideas in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Strong leadership with the ability to drive projects from initial concept to final design.

Proactively managed budget and timeline requirements based on a variety of production management techniques.

Successful partnerships with graphics clients in educational, governmental, pharmaceutical, and engineering industries.

Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs such as, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Brings a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship.

Known for delivering quality, consistency and precision in every design while thriving in collaborative, positive environments.

Passionate about integrating beauty, organization, and intentionality into each creation, with a strong foundation in production processes, and documentation.

Dedicated to helping others shine by translating vision into an individually customized design, regardless of the medium.

Creative Director I essentia creative I Freelance

Wilmington, DE & Palm Springs, CA I 2012 - Current

• Built client relationships, art direction, concept, design, production, project management and administration.

Visiting Lecturer – Computer Graphics & Design

UNSW Art and Design I Sydney, Australia

• Designed and implemented graphic design course syllabi for first, through-to third year advanced students. 
• Curriculum ranged from introduction to the computer as a tool, to advanced courses using graphic design software. 

Art Director I Pulse Graphic Design I Sydney, Australia

• Consulted with clients, designed, and produced final, ready-for-print artwork. Promotional pieces ranged from logos, identities and brochures to booklets and newsletters.
• Consulted with clients such as Greenpeace and Amnesty International.

Melissa Machulski Design I Creative Director

Sydney, Australia/Wilmington, DE

• Built client relationships, art direction, design, production, project management and administration.
• Implemented proofing system and procedural guidelines.

Interior Design Consultant I Ethan Allen

Wilmington, DE

• Established working relationship with customers while providing product knowledge and appropriate recommendations.
• Assisted customers in setting a realistic budget & project timeline.

Jewelry Design Assistant - Visual Display Designer

Faulkner Sterling Design I Middletown, DE

• Merchandised a unique display of jewelry & accessories for the showroom.
• Designed & produced distinctive and attractive jewelry.

Jewelry Designer I Owner/Creator I Mbellishes

Middletown, DE

• Crafted one-of-a-kind jewelry made from sterling silver, copper and other findings.
• Designed and produced all marketing materials, as well as visual displays for events.

Production/Art Director/Studio Manager I GDA Corporate Communications, Inc. I Wilmington, DE

Promoted from Art Director to Production Director to Studio Manager

• Managed and mentored staff, while directing daily workflow and internal office procedures within the production/design department.
• Monitored the effectiveness of operations through quality control checks, use of forms, systems and daily communications with staff, proofreaders, clients, and vendors.
• Delivered high quality designs for clients such as Pfizer Animal Health, DuPont Merck and Zeneca Pharmaceuticals.

Master of Arts | Design | UNSW Art and Design | Sydney, Australia

Bachelor of Arts | Graphic Design, Minors: Fine Art & Marketing | Marymount University | Arlington, VA