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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