I'm Nicholas Furton, an editor and illustrator with ten years of experience. I also work as an independent illustrator and graphic designer, driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to storytelling and creative solutions. In my role at The National Catholic Bioethics Center, I have steered visual branding for peer-reviewed journals, coordinated cross-functional design work, and created both print and web content.

Nicholas Furton

I'm Nicholas Furton, an editor and illustrator with ten years of experience. I also work as an independent illustrator and graphic designer, driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to storytelling and creative solutions. In my role at The National Catholic Bioethics Center, I have steered visual branding for peer-reviewed journals, coordinated cross-functional design work, and created both print and web content.

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I’m Nicholas Furton, an editor and illustrator with ten years of experience. I also work as an independent illustrator and graphic designer, driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to storytelling and creative solutions.

In my role at The National Catholic Bioethics Center, I have steered visual branding for peer-reviewed journals, coordinated cross-functional design work, and created both print and web content.

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Work Experience

Illustrator and Graphic Designer at National Catholic Bioethics Center
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025
In-house Illustrator and Graphic Designer at The National Catholic Bioethics Center from 2015-2025. Designing covers and illustrations for NCBC books and periodicals; digitally restoring text and 16 identity documents back to readability.
Editor at The National Catholic Bioethics Center
August 1, 2015 - Present
Assisted in editing, composition, and visual design of monthly periodical, Ethics & Medics; styled the National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly; compiled the e-newsletter The Biweekly Ethics Update with a cross-functional team; negotiated joint fundraisers with the Knights of Columbus.
Illustrator at The National Catholic Bioethics Center
August 1, 2015 - Present
Created original illustrations, infographics, maps and logos to accompany editorial content and support cross-departmental initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025
at Thomas Moore College of Liberal Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025
at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare