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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.

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 business, 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

Founder | 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 (Sep. 2024 - onwards)

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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