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Melina García Ayala

I'm a Spanish artist and programmer based in Scotland with a background in game development.

Since 2022, I have been involved in the games industry, starting as a social media intern before becoming a games programmer. I also worked as an event organizer at Hubworld Scotland, where I helped create events for game developers and collaborated with other artists to design promotional material.

As an artist, I have taken on freelance projects like creating branding and merchandise for events such as Securi-Tay and contributing to the visual development and art direction of a board game for the Cyber in Schools Outreach program. I also run an apparel and stationery brand called Creative n' Chaotic, where I design playful, bold products featuring my artwork and participate in markets across Scotland. One of my projects, the Cat Café Collection, was successfully launched through Kickstarter, and my Space Cat Collection (name TBD) is set to launch soon.

Creative n' Chaotic is inspired by those who defy convention and crave self-expression. My designs blend alt-fashion, pop culture, and kawaii aesthetics to create unique products that speak to people who don’t fit neatly into a box. The brand’s mission is to inspire creativity and individuality, offering a space where people can express themselves authentically. From clothing to stickers and greeting cards, each product is designed with the aim of sparking joy and encouraging a sense of belonging in a colourful and chaotic world.  I strive to create inclusive products, including offering a wide range of sizing for apparel, to ensure everyone feels represented and seen.

In addition to running my brand, I am currently working as a Front-End Developer at Optimove. Whether I'm coding or designing, my goal is to create meaningful experiences and help others bring their visions to life. Let's make something amazing together!

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Work Experience

September 2020 - Present

September 2024 - Present

Associate Software Developer

Optimove - Martech company

Owner | Creative Director

Creative n' Chaotic - Creative n' Chaotic is in the lifestyle and creative retail market, blending alt-fashion, art, and unique gifts

  • Worked alongside a team creating the front-end of websites keeping in mind UX 

  • Worked with the product development team and team leads to figure out how to structure the marketing tools and applications based on the needs of users

May 2023 - October 2023

January 2023 - May 2023

April 2022 - May 2023

Social Media Intern

Pocket Sized Hands

  • Created branding for conferences and graphics/illustrations for independent clients

  • Working with the Cyber In Schools Outreach to create an educational game about cybersecurity

  • Managing an online art business selling stationery and apparel

Junior Programmer

Pocket Sized Hands - Independent Game studio with extensive experience across PC, mobile, and Console

  • Worked alongside the team on different projects using Unity

Programming and Social Media Intern

Pocket Sized Hands

  • Managed the company's social media

  • Created social media branding for the company

  • Created and scheduled content to share on social media such as illustrations and posts

  • Marketing and online social media strategy research

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology at Abertay University 2020-2024

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