Senior Visual Communications Designer with 15+ years of experience creating editorial design, digital content, websites, campaigns, and communication systems for mission-driven organizations. Expertise in transforming complex information into clear, engaging experiences through editorial design, content development, visual storytelling, and creative direction, while building scalable systems that improve consistency, efficiency, and audience engagement.…

Nicole Gnampa

Senior Visual Communications Designer with 15+ years of experience creating editorial design, digital content, websites, campaigns, and communication systems for mission-driven organizations. Expertise in transforming complex information into clear, engaging experiences through editorial design, content development, visual storytelling, and creative direction, while building scalable systems that improve consistency, efficiency, and audience engagement.…

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Senior Visual Communications Designer with 15+ years of experience creating editorial design, digital content, websites, campaigns, and communication systems for mission-driven organizations. Expertise in transforming complex information into clear, engaging experiences through editorial design, content development, visual storytelling, and creative direction, while building scalable systems that improve consistency, efficiency, and audience engagement.

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Work Experience

Communications & Design Partner at BIG Questions Institute
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead a comprehensive website redesign focused on accessibility, user experience, visual cohesion, and mission alignment. Develop communication systems and design assets supporting publications, programs, workshops, and public engagement efforts. Translate complex educational and social concepts into accessible visual and digital experiences. Collaborate with organizational leadership to strengthen storytelling, communication effectiveness, and audience engagement.
Social Media & Communications Editor at Bahá’í National Center
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead editorial design and production of The American Bahá’í magazine, a national publication reaching more than 45,000 readers. Develop content, graphics, video assets, and communication materials supporting national campaigns, public affairs initiatives, and audience engagement efforts. Produce monthly newsletters and digital communications supporting outreach across the United States. Create visual systems, templates, and communication tools to improve production efficiency and strengthen brand consistency. Support event communications, publication production, social media content creation, and institutional initiatives.
Behavioral Healthcare Communications & Design Lead (Contract)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead website redesign and ongoing communications support for a growing behavioral healthcare organization. Create publications, signage, presentations, marketing materials, digital content, and family-facing communications. Develop reusable templates and visual systems that improve consistency across departments and communication channels. Support organizational growth through strategic design, content development, and brand stewardship.
Art Director at 2 DayPostcards.com
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2023
Directed creative operations for a high-volume print and digital production company serving clients nationwide. Managed multidisciplinary teams of designers, customer service professionals, and production partners. Developed workflows, design standards, documentation, and quality-control systems to improve efficiency and consistency. Oversaw print production, proofing, vendor coordination, and project delivery from concept through completion. Coordinated dozens of concurrent client projects while serving as a primary liaison between clients, designers, and production teams.
Independent Communications & Design Consultant
January 1, 2001 - Present
Provide ongoing communications and design support for nonprofit, healthcare, education, community, and small business clients. Design publications, websites, presentations, marketing materials, social media content, and communication systems. Create visual frameworks, templates, and reusable tools that improve organizational efficiency and communication clarity.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design at Art Institute of Houston
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
at Pittsburgh State University
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
at Additional Studies in Commercial & Advertising Art and Art History
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment
    Social Media Campaign Design and Content Strategy

    A selection of social media campaigns created to support public conversations about unity, community building, and social progress. The work includes campaign concepts, branded graphics, carousels, short-form video, event promotion, and platform-specific content.

    My role included visual direction, graphic design, content development, caption writing, video editing, and scheduling across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok. I worked closely with communications teams to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content while maintaining brand consistency.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    #SocialMediaDesign #ContentStrategy #CampaignDesign #GraphicDesign #VideoEditing #DigitalMarketing

    Health and Wellness Brand Communications

    A selection of digital communications created for a behavioral healthcare organization. The work includes branded social media content, recruitment graphics, website design, and audience-friendly informational materials.

    My role included visual design, brand development, content organization, and adapting materials across digital platforms while maintaining a consistent and approachable identity.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    #GraphicDesign #HealthcareDesign #Wellness #SocialMediaDesign #BrandDesign #DigitalMarketing