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Melinda Filonuk

@melindafilonuk

UGC Content Creator creating personality-driven stories for 200+ brands; previously shaped licensed products at Silver Buffalo LLC.

United States

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As a UGC Content Creator, I create personality-driven storytelling and have partnered with 200+ brands.

At Silver Buffalo LLC, I held Design Manager, Sr Production Designer, and Production Designer positions in Product Approvals/Design. I led designers through product development and ensured artwork met brand and licensor guidelines.

I also streamlined product development processes to reduce lead time, trained new hires, and communicated with sales about customer demand. Earlier, at Andrews + Blaine Ltd, I produced production-ready artwork and adapted it to customer needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

UGC Content Creator

Current

Self Employed

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Strategic Content Creator with a focus on personality-driven storytelling. Partnered with over 200 brands.

UGC Content Creation Storytelling Social Media Videography Photography

Product Approvals/Design

Silver Buffalo LLC

Feb 2016 - Apr 2025 (9 years 2 months)

Led a team of designers through all phases of product development, ensuring artwork compliance with brand and licensor guidelines. Streamlined product development processes, reducing lead time, and trained new hires while communicating with sales on customer demand.

Design Management Production Design Branding Licensing Product Development Team Leadership Training Project Management

Jr Graphic Designer

Andrews + Blaine Ltd

May 2015 - Nov 2015 (6 months)

Produced and assembled production-ready artwork files, transforming concept renderings into final artwork. Adapted artwork to meet diverse customer needs and maximized product appeal to align with client preferences.

Graphic Design Production Art Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Prepress