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What I Do

About Me

I’m Milena — a Los Angeles-based Art Director and creative systems thinker. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve helped brands like Coca-Cola, LEGO, Skechers, and startups like Quip Co. tell stronger stories and build smarter design systems. My work spans entertainment, lifestyle, wellness, and tech — with an emphasis on visuals that scale and brands that stay culturally tuned-in. I specialize in building automation-ready workflows, scalable asset systems, and creative that feels both intentional and human. My toolkit includes Figma, Adobe CC, generative AI workflows (ControlNet, LoRAs, Midjourney), and custom automation scripting. I believe great design earns attention. It bridges strategy with culture, emotion with function. Whether I’m leading a brand refresh, batch-rendering 100+ assets, or refining a social campaign — I bring curiosity, clarity, and speed to every stage of the process. Let’s build something unexpected.
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Digital Design

Crafting visually stunning and user-centric digital experiences that seamlessly blend creativity and functionality.

Social Media

Elevating your online presence with captivating visual content, tailored for social media platforms to engage and resonate with your audience.

Production

Transforming concepts into reality through meticulous attention to detail, ensuring your designs come to life flawlessly across various mediums.

Print & Packaging Design

Merging artistry with practicality, my designs bring tangible impact, whether in the form of striking printed materials or eye-catching packaging that stands out on shelves.
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.”
— Mark Twain



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Choose Milena

Always Learning

Experienced, yet committed to continuous growth, embracing evolving design trends and technologies for consistently innovative solutions.

Attention to Detail

Meticulously ensures precision in every project, regardless of size, for a level of quality that consistently exceeds expectations.

Flexible

Adapts strategies and designs to the unique demands of each project, navigating challenges with grace and flexibility.
Always Learning
Attention to Detail
Flexible
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Problem Solving
Tech Savvy
Team Player
Adaptable

Problem Solving

Thrives on challenges, approaching each project strategically to deliver effective solutions.

Tech Savvy

Mastering rapid tech changes for cutting-edge design solutions.

Team Player

Proven success collaborating in diverse team environments, ensuring collective creativity and rich perspectives in every project.

Adaptable

Thrives in an ever-changing design landscape, embracing adaptability to meet new industry trends and client needs.
Work

Featured Project

The Quip Co

Go Ahead. Interrupt Me Again.

Go Ahead. Interrupt Me Again.
Apparel
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How To Stop Mansplaining

How to Stop Mansplaining Flowchart
Paper Products
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Mansplainer Typographic

Mansplainer Typographic
Various Products
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Selected Work

Portfolio

360 Tour Graphics

Entertainment
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The Quip Co

Fashion & Paper Products
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The Unreliable Narrator and The Raven-Haired Girl

Entertainment
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Purgy's

Entertainment
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25 Years of LEGO Games

Entertainment
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Stan Lee Documentary Website

Entertainment
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Coca Cola

Food & Beverage
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Chip & Pepper

Fashion
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Big & Rich

Entertainment
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Golden Gourds

Food & Beverage
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Relativity Architects

Architecture
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Belkin

Mobile & Computer Products
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Glam Glow

Beauty
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Clients

Some of my

Past and Present Clients

See What My

Colleagues Say

Fred Machuca

Fred Machuca

Creative Director | SKECHERS, USA
“Milena came in during a time when we were in much need of a web designer. She really helped set things up establishing how we approached the design of our online assets. In her role she successfully worked on multiple interactive projects for a variety of product categories. She had no problem coming up with creative solutions that met and exceeded our goals. I would highly recommend her as a valuable asset to any business.”
Lee Drasin

Lee Drasin

Creative Services - Marketing Operations - Project Management - Post-Production - Design Operations - Technology
“I had the pleasure of working with Milena for several months at Belkin. I found her to be focused, collaborative, and approachable. She was well-liked by her peers and her contributions were significant. Milena is an excellent designer; I was impressed by her ability to hit the ground running and she brings a strong point-of-view to her craft. I highly recommend her.”
Ralinda Harvey

Ralinda (Harvey) Smith

MBA, Executive Level Marketing Strategy and Management
“I managed Milena on multiple projects-- she's a highly creative, yet fast designer who works well with ambigious or specific direction.”
John Hultman

John Hultman

Art Director
“Milena showed me the ropes at Maverick—my first professional job from college. And we've kept in touch, for a reason. She's an awesome person, and a great designer to match. Totally worth my recommendations!”
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.”
— Mark Twain



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