Art Direction & Brand Design

About

Hello, I’m Melinda!

 

Art Director | Brand Designer

Connecting people with brands they love and making a better world through purpose, joy, and compassion.

With over 11 years of experience in design and team leadership, I specialize in brand building, visual storytelling, and integrating consumer insights to drive innovative design strategies. I am an advocate for design’s role in business growth, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity thrives and serves cross-functional partnerships. I bring a sharp eye for detail, crafting high-impact work that elevates brand visibility and the consumer experience. Recent achievements include launching Aveeno Kids and overhauling Listerine.com, which enhanced brand narratives and aligned with strategic growth objectives. 

Previously, I was the Segment Design Lead for the $5B Global Essential Heath business at Kenvue, building iconic global brands; including LISTERINE®, Johnson’s Baby®, Aveeno Baby®, Neutrogena®, BAND-AID®, o.b.®, Stayfree®, and Carefree®.

Outside of work I have ongoing projects in renovating my home from 1846— from building mood boards and color schemes to painting, sewing curtains, and project managing a construction team.

 
 

Art Direction:
Develop the 360° visual identity and photo direction across all touchpoints. High standards for quality execution, aesthetics, and brand storytelling.

Visual Identity:
Establish brand distinctiveness. Create brand guidelines with clear, easy-to-scale visual systems. Ensure strong execution and consistency across channels.

Packaging & Innovation:
Drive innovation, leveraging rich consumer insights. Obsessing over the details to deliver deliberate and meaningful human-centered experiences.