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
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