Isabella Melani
Via del Leone 7, 50124 Florence, Italy
📞 +39 3520041903 | ✉️ Isa.melani.t@gmail.com
Education
University of Oregon — Bachelor of Arts in Art & Technology
Graduated: Spring 2025
Dean’s List: Two terms during Junior and Senior years
Participated in two campus art galleries:
Spring Storm (Graduating Seniors Art Show)
Independent gallery exhibit ( Winter 2024 )
Student run Magazine - Align (Winter 2024)
Experience
Freelance Commission Artist
Remote / Various Clients
2016–2025
Created original digital illustrations and cover art for local musicians and clients
Collaborated closely with clients to reflect their musical and brand identity through visual storytelling
Managed contracts, revisions, and delivery schedules independently
Gained experience in client communication, creative direction, and branding
Salesperson
Scuola del Cuoio – Santa Croce, Florence, Italy
Seasonal: 2018–2025
Engaged with international customers in a high-traffic artisan leather shop
Represented the history and craftsmanship of Florentine leather goods
Adapted to dynamic seasonal demands with professionalism and cultural sensitivity
Artistic & Professional Projects
Illustrator – Align Magazine
University of Oregon
Contributed illustrations to a student-run magazine focused on contemporary topics in art and design
Collaborated with writers and editors under tight publishing deadlines
Gallery Exhibitions
Spring Storm — Showcased final year animation and mixed media installation
Independent peer-led gallery show — Focused on interactive and historical themes in digital art
Skills
2D Animation (Procreate, Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects, ect)
Digital Illustration (Photoshop, Procreate)
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)
Storyboarding & Concept Development
Cultural communication & client interaction
interpersonal communication and articulation
Italian (fluent), English (fluent)