Melissa Chavez is an independent Creative Director and Designer. She specializes in brand design and creative strategy.

She is a veteran of the brand agency world with equal expertise in branding big-name corporations and everyday consumer packaged goods. Through her work at top design studios, including Wolff Olins and Turner Duckworth, she has led work for founder-led start-ups, global behemoths, and mission-based cultural institutions. 

Melissa’s work is informed by her experiences; trained with British wit, educated with Swiss rigor, and raised with Midwestern common sense. She resides in Brooklyn, NYC.

She is currently accepting inquiries for projects and collaborations at hi@melissa-chavez.com


Experience

Wolff Olins
2022—2025

Vault49
2019—2021

Turner Duckworth
2011—2019


Recognition

The One Club for Creativity
Bronze Pencil

D&AD
Wood Pencil (x4)

Clio
Bronze (x2)

Pentawards
Platinum
Bronze

Type Directors Club
Certificate of Typographic Excellence

Graphis
Gold
Silver (x2)
Merit

London International Design
Bronze

Fresh Awards
Silver


Industry

Pratt
Guest Lecturer, 2025

Art Directors Club
Jury member, 2024

Bronx Arts
Guest Lecturer, 2022

Muse by Clio
”How Do We Design Products That Are Truly Designed For All?” 2022

AIGA
Mentor, 2021

Center for Urban Pedagogy
Fellowship, 2020

Vault49xBLM
Installation, 2020