JANET MENDOZA STUDIO
PRESENTS
soon-to-be
your art director
(if you’re bold enough)
janet mendoza
Creative Leader · Art Director • Designer
designing with soul. Leading with PUrpose.
(for the brands that lead, not follow)
Creative direction rooted in storytelling and strategy
I’m Janet—a Creative Leader, Art Director, and Designer with over 10 years of experience turning insights into unforgettable storytelling. I’ve built cohesive brand identities across digital, print, and social, breathing life into ideas with clarity, intention, and boldness.
I don’t just design—I direct, lead, and collaborate, ensuring every project, from concept to execution, resonates with purpose and pushes creative boundaries. I lead teams, translate strategy into compelling visuals, and help brands not only be seen—but remembered.
janet's
super powers
(my spirit animals made me do it)
Eagle’s Vision
Big-picture thinking with sharp attention to detail
Like the eagle, I combine strategic vision with precision. I see opportunities where others see obstacles. I lead with creative direction grounded in research, ensuring every design decision supports the broader brand story while nailing the details that bring it to life.
Tiger’s Roar
Creative leadership that inspires and drives results.
With clarity and confidence, I lead teams through concept, strategy, and execution. I develop bold, effective creative that cuts through, earns trust, and delivers real impact across all touchpoints.
Octopus Arms
Versatile design skills across platforms and formats
From digital products to brand systems and social content, I bring a flexible, multidisciplinary approach. I manage complex projects across channels while maintaining consistency and high design standards.
Wolf Pack
Strong communicator and collaborative partner.
I foster open, productive collaboration—presenting work with clarity, integrating feedback with agility, and building alignment across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Owl Wisdom
Mentorship and team building
I support and elevate teams by mentoring junior designers, encouraging fresh thinking, and contributing to a strong, curious, and growth-oriented creative culture.
Big Bangs & Bold Moves.
Creative sparks that made some noise.
My design journey spans global agencies, powerhouse brands, and nimble in-house teams — with projects crossing wellness, tech, e-commerce, CPG, nonprofit, and retail.
From leading full-scale rebrands to crafting user-centered product experiences, I’ve worn many hats (sometimes all at once). Whether shaping a campaign for Jamba, designing enterprise apps at IBM, or building soulful brand systems for wellness clients, I move fluidly between strategy, storytelling, and sleek execution — always rooted in visual clarity and intention.
RaceTrac Rewards App
2015 - 2016
Led UX/UI for RaceTrac’s first mobile rewards app. It launched with over 250,000 downloads in the first month—2.5x the original goal.
AI-Driven Health Innovation for Medtronic
2016
Alongside IBM Watson, I designed the first prototype of Sugar.IQ for Medtronic—an AI-powered app that could predict hypoglycemia up to four hours in advance.
Jamba Rebrand & Loyalty Growth
2018-2019
Redesigned Jamba’s brand across digital and print. After launch, their loyalty program grew to over 2 million members.
Lowe’s
E-Commerce Optimization
2020 - 2022
Improved product and checkout flows during the pandemic, supporting a 111% growth in online sales and contributing to Lowe’s record-breaking $90B in revenue that year.
Affordable Housing Month Campaign
2025
Led creative strategy for a regional campaign that reached 115K+ residents and generated 250K+ social impressions through storytelling and partnerships.
From Ancient Roots to Bold Futures
Your Next Art Director is Here
Let’s co-create
something bold.
I’d love to hear from you.
Drop me a line
jm@janetmendozastudio.com
Let’s talk
+1 628 293 5001