Howdy!
I am Stephanie Meléndez
Howdy!
I am Stephanie
Meléndez
Howdy!
I am Stephanie Meléndez
Howdy!
I am Stephanie
Meléndez
Howdy!
I am Stephanie Meléndez


I am a Salvadoran-American multidisciplinary designer passionate about exploring the gap between intentional/effective design and authentic empathetic expression, acknowledging the limitless nature of design and its power to engage audiences as active and compassionate participants.
I am a Salvadoran-American multidisciplinary designer passionate about exploring the gap between intentional effective design and authentic empathetic expression, acknowledging the limitless nature of design and its power to engage audiences as active and compassionate participants.
I am a Salvadoran-American multidisciplinary designer passionate about exploring the gap between intentional/effective design and authentic empathetic expression, acknowledging the limitless nature of design and its power to engage audiences as active and compassionate participants.
Education
Education
Education
Education
2024 - 2026
Graphic Design BFA, University of Houston
Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Honors: Dean’s List
UHGD Class President
2024 - 2026
Graphic Design BFA, University of Houston
Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Honors: Dean’s List
UHGD Class President
2024 - 2026
Graphic Design BFA, University of Houston
Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Honors: Dean’s List
UHGD Class President
2022 - 2024
Certificate in Graphic Design with Distinction,
Lone Star College North Harris Campus
Honors: Presidents List
2022 - 2024
Certificate in Graphic Design with Distinction,
Lone Star College North Harris Campus
Honors: Presidents List
2022 - 2024
Certificate in Graphic Design with Distinction,
Lone Star College North Harris Campus
Honors: Presidents List
Software Proficiency
Software
Proficiency
Software Proficiency
Software Proficiency
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• HTML5 & CSS
• Figma & Prototyping
• Framer & CMS Systems
• Procreate/Illustration
• HTML5 & CSS
• Figma & Prototyping
• Framer & CMS Systems
• Procreate/Illustration
• HTML5 & CSS
• Figma & Prototyping
• Framer & CMS Systems
• Procreate/Illustration
Skills & Expertise
Skills & Expertise
Skills & Expertise
• Biliterate and Bilingual: English and Spanish.
• Software & Productivity Tools: Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
• Soft Skills: Leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, and workflow optimization.
• Biliterate & Bilingual: English & Spanish.
• Software & Productivity Tools: Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
• Soft Skills: Leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, and workflow optimization.
• Biliterate and Bilingual: English and Spanish.
• Software & Productivity Tools: Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
• Soft Skills: Leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, and workflow optimization.
Experience
Experience
Experience
Experience
August 2025 — Current
Graphic Designer
Deutser | Houston, Texas
Contributed to the development of thoughtful, strategic visual work, bringing clarity to open-ended challenges and confidently navigating ambiguity throughout the creative process.
Summer 2025
Creative Summer Associate
Deutser | Houston, Texas
Supported concept development and visual execution across brand, digital, and environmental projects, contributing research, mood boards, mockups, and presentation assets for client-facing deliverables.
August 2025 — Current
UHGD Class of 2026 President
University of Houston | Houston, Texas
Facilitate communication between my class and faculty professors, addressing concerns and ensuring alignment with academic and
organizational objectives. Lead and manage a team of officers by delegating tasks, coordinating meetings, and overseeing event planning, logistics, and execution.
May 2022 — June 2023
Graphic Designer
The Good Shepherd Baptist Church | Houston, Texas
Created sustainable graphic systems and a cohesive branding identity for a newly planted church, ensuring visual consistency across all platforms, and contributed to building the church’s online presence with a functional website.
May 2022 — June 2023
Multimedia Creative Director
Ekklesia Katy | Houston, Texas
Led production processes, bringing visual concepts to life, ensuring a cohesive, engaging experience through multimedia and design. Overhauled organizational systems to improve workflow, communication, and efficiency in church systematic workflow and execution.
August 2025 — Current
Graphic Designer
Deutser | Houston, Texas
Contributed to the development of thoughtful, strategic visual work, bringing clarity to open-ended challenges and confidently navigating ambiguity throughout the creative process.
Summer 2025
Creative Summer Associate
Deutser | Houston, Texas
Supported concept development and visual execution across brand, digital, and environmental projects, contributing research, mood boards, mockups, and presentation assets for client-facing deliverables.
August 2025 — Current
UHGD Class of 2026 President
University of Houston | Houston, Texas
Facilitate communication between my class and faculty professors, addressing concerns and ensuring alignment with academic and
organizational objectives. Lead and manage a team of officers by delegating tasks, coordinating meetings, and overseeing event planning, logistics, and execution.
May 2022 — June 2023
Graphic Designer
The Good Shepherd Baptist Church | Houston, Texas
Created sustainable graphic systems and a cohesive branding identity for a newly planted church, ensuring visual consistency across all platforms, and contributed to building the church’s online presence with a functional website.
May 2022 — June 2023
Multimedia Creative Director
Ekklesia Katy | Houston, Texas
Led production processes, bringing visual concepts to life, ensuring a cohesive, engaging experience through multimedia and design. Overhauled organizational systems to improve workflow, communication, and efficiency in church systematic workflow and execution.
August 2025 — Current
Graphic Designer
Deutser | Houston, Texas
Contributed to the development of thoughtful, strategic visual work, bringing clarity to open-ended challenges and confidently navigating ambiguity throughout the creative process.
Summer 2025
Creative Summer Associate
Deutser | Houston, Texas
Supported concept development and visual execution across brand, digital, and environmental projects, contributing research, mood boards, mockups, and presentation assets for client-facing deliverables.
August 2025 — Current
UHGD Class of 2026 President
University of Houston | Houston, Texas
Facilitate communication between my class and faculty professors, addressing concerns and ensuring alignment with academic and
organizational objectives. Lead and manage a team of officers by delegating tasks, coordinating meetings, and overseeing event planning, logistics, and execution.
May 2022 — June 2023
Graphic Designer
The Good Shepherd Baptist Church | Houston, Texas
Created sustainable graphic systems and a cohesive branding identity for a newly planted church, ensuring visual consistency across all platforms, and contributed to building the church’s online presence with a functional website.
May 2022 — June 2023
Multimedia Creative Director
Ekklesia Katy | Houston, Texas
Led production processes, bringing visual concepts to life, ensuring a cohesive, engaging experience through multimedia and design. Overhauled organizational systems to improve workflow, communication, and efficiency in church systematic workflow and execution.
Awards & Exhibitions
Awards & Exhibitions
Awards & Exhibitions
Awards &
Exhibitions
Student Silver AAF Addy Award
Printed Annual Report or Brochure
February 2026
&UHGD 2026 Senior Showcase
April 2026
National Student Conference
Selected Work
April 2026
Drift | Between Exhibition
December 2025
Junior Senior Block Expo
December 2025 & December 2024
Robin L. Tooms Endowment
for Excellence in Graphic
Design Scholarship Recipient
November 2025
Annual KGM School of Art
Exhibition
May 2025
'Medium' BAMSA
Semi-Annual Exhibition
April 2025
Celebrating Houston
Freedmen’s Town Exhibition
January 2025
Mary Matteson-Parrish
Art Gallery Exhibition
December 2022
3rd Place in 2D Design,
Bosque Gallery Exhibition
November 2022
Student Silver AAF Addy Award
Printed Annual Report or Brochure
February 2026
&UHGD 2026 Senior Showcase
April 2026
National Student Conference
Selected Work
April 2026
Drift | Between Exhibition
December 2025
Junior Senior Block Expo
December 2025 & December 2024
Robin L. Tooms Endowment
for Excellence in Graphic
Design Scholarship Recipient
November 2025
Annual KGM School of Art
Exhibition
May 2025
'Medium' BAMSA
Semi-Annual Exhibition
April 2025
Celebrating Houston
Freedmen’s Town Exhibition
January 2025
Mary Matteson-Parrish
Art Gallery Exhibition
December 2022
3rd Place in 2D Design,
Bosque Gallery Exhibition
November 2022
Student Silver AAF Addy Award
Printed Annual Report or Brochure
February 2026
&UHGD 2026 Senior Showcase
April 2026
National Student Conference
Selected Work
April 2026
Drift | Between Exhibition
December 2025
Junior Senior Block Expo
December 2025 & December 2024
Robin L. Tooms Endowment
for Excellence in Graphic
Design Scholarship Recipient
November 2025
Annual KGM School of Art
Exhibition
May 2025
'Medium' BAMSA
Semi-Annual Exhibition
April 2025
Celebrating Houston
Freedmen’s Town Exhibition
January 2025
Mary Matteson-Parrish
Art Gallery Exhibition
December 2022
3rd Place in 2D Design,
Bosque Gallery Exhibition
November 2022