Hi there! I'm Mel, a creative leader who has worked in the industry for fourteen years, touching a wide range of clients. I'm constantly striving for gender equality in the workplace, and also in my own work. I actively mentor young creatives and encourage them to find their voice and be true to their creative selves.
I've had the privilege of working with brands like Target, Google Play, The United State of Women (An Obama Family White House Initiative), Planet Fitness, BP, Butterball, Krispy Kreme, Coke Studios, UGG Australia, Nissan, Infiniti, 826LA and more listed below.
I'm proud of my Swiss heritage, and the keen design eye that comes along with it. I'm a multidisciplinary art director and designer who brings big idea thinking to everything I touch. From broadcast to social campaigns, and everything in between.
I'm originally from bourbon country, but now I call the midwest home. On the weekends you can find me crafting away with my four year old kid. I enjoy working with dyes, clay and my loom. Check out some of the latest projects on my craft website.
Say hi: MelissaRiggs13@gmail.com
CLIENTS
EXPERIENCE
VML September 2021 - Present
Associate Creative Director Art Director on Intel, BP, Butterball, Krispy Kreme, Coke Studios, Espolòn Tequila, Smirnoff Vodka
Chicago, IL
Barkley March 2019 - August 2021
Associate Creative Director Art Director on Planet Fitness
Kansas City, MO
Freelance October 2018 - March 2019
Deutsch LA July 2017 - October 2018
Senior Art Director on Target
Los Angeles, CA
BBH LA September 2015 - June 2017
Senior Art Director on Google Play, Google Play Music, The United State of Women (An Obama White House Initiative), E! News
Los Angeles, CA
M&C Saatchi April 2013 - July 2015
Art Director on UGG, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Epson, Visit West Hollywood, Veggie Grill and The Getty
Los Angeles, CA
TBWA\CHIAT\DAY May 2011 - April 2013
Art Director on Nissan, Infiniti, Crate & Barrel, Singapore Airlines, Pink Berry, and Johnson & Johnson
Los Angeles, CA
Factory Design Labs May 2010 - May 2011
Art Director on Audi and Northface
Denver, CO
AWARDS
One Show - Bronze
Addy Awards - 3x Golds, 1 Silver and 2x Bronze
Shorty Award - Gold
Reggie Award - Bronze
FWA - Site Of The Day
Webbys - Nominee
EDUCATION
The Creative Circus 2007 - 2009
Art Direction and Design
Atlanta, GA
The University of Kentucky 2002 - 2007
B.A. degree in studio photography, Minor in PR/Communications