MELISSA VILANDER
Growing up in Southern California, where the concrete jungle meets the ocean. Vibrant in art and culture, it’s inspired me in so many ways. Being a lover of the mountains, I moved to mammoth right after high school and explored, got lost in nature, and truly found my passion for art and design. Craving more knowledge of the industry, I moved to Costa Mesa and jumped into a bachelor’s program in Advertising and Design. There I was taught the basics of marketing and creating something meaningful and constructive. I interned at many different advertising agencies and learned quite a bit about how to apply my skills in college to the real world.
Fast forward to now, 8 years later, and still loving every second of the creative process. I have owned my own freelance company and contracted many professionals. From kickoff to launching a campaign, I have been involved throughout the whole process and gained a lot of success. Always learning new ways and new avenues to market through. New mediums and new target audiences.
As an Art Director, I want to show authentic content that represents the personality of the brand. As a designer, I strive to make something uniquely simple yet profound. My goal is to build a relationship and trust between the brand and the consumer.
