I am a passionate senior graphic designer focused on crafting contemporary brand identities and compelling marketing creative. I love turning ideas into visually engaging solutions that resonate with audiences and elevate brands. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and translating business goals into meaningful visuals that drive growth and measurable impact.

Nicole Buena

I am a passionate senior graphic designer focused on crafting contemporary brand identities and compelling marketing creative. I love turning ideas into visually engaging solutions that resonate with audiences and elevate brands. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and translating business goals into meaningful visuals that drive growth and measurable impact.

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I am a passionate senior graphic designer focused on crafting contemporary brand identities and compelling marketing creative. I love turning ideas into visually engaging solutions that resonate with audiences and elevate brands.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and translating business goals into meaningful visuals that drive growth and measurable impact.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Leg Avenue
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead the brand’s visual identity across packaging, catalogs, digital campaigns, and e-commerce content. Established creative solutions aligned with user needs, brand goals, and business requirements. Manage and mentor junior designers, reviewing and refining performance to maintain high-quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, e-commerce, design) to deliver creative solutions that align with user needs and business objectives. Partner with vendors and production teams to ensure accurate execution from sample to final production. Analyze design performance and adapt creative materials for improved engagement and sales. Streamlined repetitive workflows by introducing new tools and techniques, improving team efficiency.
Graphic Designer at Walker Zanger
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Revitalized the brand aesthetic by producing logos, catalogs, event visuals, digital campaigns, and website graphics for a luxury tile and retail organization. Partnered with Marketing Director to establish brand consistency and direct overall design evolution. Directed creative execution for major design fairs, including Wanted Design 2018: booth concepts and visuals for 8,000+ attendees; WestEdge Design Fair 2019: collaborated on a 60-piece collection with digital campaigns, interactive displays, and marketing assets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at California State University, Northridge
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other