Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, and a graduate with a Bachelor of Design from the Alberta University of the Arts. Following my degree, I relocated to England,where I honed my skills at several studios and gained global experience. I moved to Toronto in 2018, worked at a local agency and in-house for Holt Renfrew. My career then led me to Virtue, an agency powered by Vice, where I gained experience working with large-scale brands and campaigns. Since then, I have been freelancing for a range of clients and creative agencies such as Mejuri, Critical Mass and Klick.
When not working, you can find me at the studio (part of Akin Collective), making a mess, abstract painting, designing installations, and building sculptures.
→ Email: mel@melhayes.ca
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