Melissa Polhamus
About Melissa Polhamus
Melissa Polhamus is the Creative Director at Apartment Therapy Media, with a background in creative consulting and advertising.
Professional Title and Current Role
Melissa Polhamus currently holds the position of Creative Director at Apartment Therapy Media. Since beginning her tenure in 2020, she has been responsible for overseeing and directing the creative vision and artistic projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Awesome Bars
Melissa Polhamus worked as a Creative Consultant at Awesome Bars from 2012 to 2014. During this period, she contributed to creative projects and branding strategies, bringing a combination of design expertise and strategic thinking to the company's marketing efforts in San Francisco, CA.
Experience at Glamour Magazine
From 2002 to 2020, Melissa Polhamus served as the Associate Creative Director of Advertising at Glamour Magazine. Her role involved overseeing creative advertising projects and campaigns, fueling the magazine's visual and strategic appeal to its audience. Her position was based in San Francisco, CA.
Education in Front End Web Development
In 2016, Melissa Polhamus completed a 10-week part-time course at General Assembly, specializing in Front End Web Development. This program equipped her with technical skills in coding and web design, enhancing her versatility as a creative professional.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Melissa Polhamus earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the School of Visual Arts in New York, specializing in Graphic Design. She completed her studies from 1997 to 2002, building a solid foundation in artistic concepts and practical design skills early in her career.