H E Y , I ‘ M L I Z
Born and raised in northeast Los Angeles, I’m a full-fledged designer and proud Latina involved in the design and production of innovative and engaging experiential branding campaigns. With over eight years of experience in graphic design, I've developed a flexible and adaptable skill set that allows me to deliver high-quality and impactful visual solutions for any project.
My passion for creativity and learning drives me to constantly challenge myself and explore new ways of expressing ideas and emotions through design. Whether it is creating logos, packaging, illustrations, or environments, I strive to capture the essence and identity of each brand and communicate it effectively. I also enjoy collaborating with other talented and passionate designers, marketers, and strategists. It makes my mind open even more, in different ways, and has me utilizing all kinds of perspectives to bring forth the best possible outcome.
Outside of my creative bubble, you can find me couch-side watching baseball and basketball, or at AMC Burbank putting my A-list membership to work. I also love practicing my hand-lettering while grooving out to some tunes, as it's become my go-to creative cocktail and always puts me in a great mood. Keep scrollin’ for a deeper dive.
Graphic Design + Layout
Branding + Identity
Logo Design
Print Production
Packaging Design
Digital Marketing Design
Campaign Design
Illustration
Calligraphy
S K I L L S E T S
T E S T I M O N I A L S
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I've had the privilege of working with many designers in my position, however Liz Melendez has set the bar of what it means to be a graphic designer. She is not only a strategic and well disciplined artist, but also brings creative insight and extraordinary communication skills to any team. I've worked with her on print and digital advertising and has always executed our Stella Rosa vision in a superior fashion. Liz has absolutely become an indispensable member of our Marketing team.
Herbert Bamac
Graphic Design Manager | Riboli Family Wines -
During her tenure at Riboli Family Wines, Liz has taken lead as our in-house designer for our Stella Rosa brand, which is now the #1 selling wine nationally at retail. Instead of just knocking out day-to-day design deliverables assigned by our marketing management, she has independently taken on added initiatives to truly make herself indispensable to our team. Beyond being masterful in her craft as an exceptional designer and creative thinker, Liz is easy to work with on projects and is incredibly dependable in being self-disciplined and organized in fulfilling her obligations on a timely basis, no matter how small or large the project. Additionally, she has an incredible eye for detail, an ear to take one’s ideas and tailor it to the individual she is designing for, a clear passion in the creative field to consistently seek new challenges for growth, and a kindness/sense of humor that makes her truly a pleasure to collaborate with and manage. I wholeheartedly recommend Liz if you are looking for a driven, full-rounded design/creative lead to take your brand/projects to the next level and I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Kirk Dorman
Marketing Director | Stella Rosa Wines -
Liz is an extremely talented and attentive designer that I had the pleasure to work with at Clever Creative. During that time she arrived as an intern and left a full-fledged designer with confidence and an incredible set of skills. Liz is hard-working, took the time to listen and understand, and had the initiative to complete any task put in front of her. She’s skilled in all of the essential tools for graphic design and has that rare ability to be able to sketch, illustrate and discuss work on a high level. She’s a methodical designer who is warm and precise and a joy to work with.
Meredith Godwin-Kresge
Art Director | Clever Creative
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Liz Melendez was one of my strongest and dedicated designers on the team at Clever Creative. Her active and innovative problem solving skills as a design mind were invaluable, coupled with her strong sense of typography and layout. Liz has that ‘can-do’ quality that brings calm and order to stressful situations and fast-paced environments. I was fortunate enough to see her thrive on projects ranging from identity design to packaging and collateral on global brands. She truly is a versatile design mind and talent that can flex her big vision thinking with hands on production--a rare combination.
Shannon Gabor
CEO | Clever Creative -
I absolutely loved having Liz on my team! She’s a thoughtful, talented designer and incredibly dedicated–going absolutely above and beyond when we were in the trenches of a huge project with quick turnaround deadlines. She’s conscientious in her work and has bold, fun ideas, too. I personally can’t wait until our paths cross again.
Meleina Mayhew
Creative Director | Optimist Inc. -
There are plenty of great designers out there, Liz is one of them, however it is rare in my experience to come across a designer that truly has an exceptional character. At her core, Liz is adaptable, teachable and positive. Her ability to adapt as she worked on multiple clients projects and seamlessly pivot with the ever changing client feedback was admirable. Her dedication and sense of responsibility made her an invaluable player on our team. Also, Liz’s tenacity to continuously be growing as a person as well as a designer is contagious.
Amy Wilk
Creative Director | Clever Creative
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