María José
Creative Designer
& Visual Artist

Get to know me

My name is María José Mella

I'm a creative designer based in the New York Metropolitan Area whose passion is crafting visually captivating content for brands and clients, turning concepts into compelling visuals.

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My Creative Toolkit

Prof. Communication + Design Experience

5+ years

Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Public speaking
Event hosting

3+ years

Adobe AfterEffects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe XD
Copywriting

1+ years

Adobe Animate
Rhino 3D

Partner Coordination +

Mentorship

Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and agencies
Obtain quotes from vendors
Coordinate payments to vendors
Onboard new team members
Oversee and approve work of
interim designers and agencies
Point-of-contact for in-house design direction across cross-functional teams
Mentor graphic design interns and hold weekly check-ins to support their growth

Art Direction +
Project Management

Determine outsourcing needs
Prioritize and manage multiple projects and brands
Consistently uphold quality standards to produce high-caliber content
Communicate project results and potential risks to the relevant management channels and escalate any issues as needed, in line with the project's work plan
Strong ability to think innovatively and find unique solutions