Melissa Hearns is a NYC & LA-based graphic designer and multidisciplinary visual artist.

Following my desire to create, I dropped out of grad school for classical archaeology & art history and have since accumulated 10+ years of experience working as a designer in-house at global fashion brands.

Alongside my professional career, I also operate a freelance design studio, partnering with clients across industries to build visual identities, brand strategy, and design systems.

I specialize in crafting visually cohesive brand systems that are not only research-driven, concept-first, & beautifully cohesive, but also purposeful and relevant. My aim is to distill each client’s essence into a visual language that speaks clearly and authentically to their audience.

I value deep research and cultural insight to inform thoughtful, emotionally resonant design—blending competitive strategy with elevated visual storytelling—whether developing brand identities, logos, packaging, websites, or marketing collateral.

Currently, I’m at Savage X Fenty, where I design digital and print content for high-level brand marketing campaigns, e-commerce, retail, social, PR, and more.