I'm a senior integrated designer with 15+ years of experience collaborating with UK and international brands across retail, beauty, tobacco and leisure sectors. I specialise in packaging (Beauty & FMCG), branding, print, in-store and consumer touchpoints. Currently I work as a freelance designer and director of NB Designz Ltd, partnering with a range of high-profile agencies on packaging and conceptual design, print collateral, point of sale, product development and illustration. I bring creative concepts to life, present to clients, and lead product launches and photography direction.…

Nicky Bamra

I'm a senior integrated designer with 15+ years of experience collaborating with UK and international brands across retail, beauty, tobacco and leisure sectors. I specialise in packaging (Beauty & FMCG), branding, print, in-store and consumer touchpoints. Currently I work as a freelance designer and director of NB Designz Ltd, partnering with a range of high-profile agencies on packaging and conceptual design, print collateral, point of sale, product development and illustration. I bring creative concepts to life, present to clients, and lead product launches and photography direction.…

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I’m a senior integrated designer with 15+ years of experience collaborating with UK and international brands across retail, beauty, tobacco and leisure sectors. I specialise in packaging (Beauty & FMCG), branding, print, in-store and consumer touchpoints.

Currently I work as a freelance designer and director of NB Designz Ltd, partnering with a range of high-profile agencies on packaging and conceptual design, print collateral, point of sale, product development and illustration. I bring creative concepts to life, present to clients, and lead product launches and photography direction.

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Work Experience

Packaging Designer at Oliver Agency
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
On-site packaging designer for Avon personal care and beauty cosmetics; developed new brand ranges, built client relationships, and provided industry insights on trends and sustainability to elevate the brand.
Freelance Designer at MOOKO LTD
October 1, 2015 - February 1, 2020
Collaborated with agencies and brands including Unilever, Thorntons, Starbucks, Oliver Agency and Dixons Carphone to progress campaigns across retail touchpoints including print collateral, POS, product development and packaging design.
Graphic & Packaging Designer at TCC Global
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Created designs activated across multiple channels to drive engagement for high street retailers; led product development pitches and formatted artwork for print.
Freelance Designer at NB DESIGNZ LTD
August 1, 2023 - Present
Concept design for personal care & beauty packaging (seasonal, new & existing core ranges); campaign concept and activation; art direction for product launches and photography.
Freelance Graphic Designer at WPL
October 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Produced new seasonal and everyday ranges of greeting cards and calendars; collaborated with account managers to stay on top of trends.
Graphic Designer at RED CREATIVE
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2010
Managed accounts including Liverpool F.C, Arsenal F.C and Marks & Spencer; garment illustration, web and print design; retail store briefs; retouched POS imagery and branding.
Integrated Designer at BOURNE LEISURE
April 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Designed online/offline marketing collateral for Warner Leisure Hotels; managed end-to-end process from concept to final design while adhering to brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Red Creative (George Davies company)
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2010
Garment illustration for Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC; web and print design for ladies fashion retailer Per Una; project managed retail store briefs from concept to completion; retouched POS imagery and online retail photography for Per Una (M&S); created branding ideas, logos & stationery for new and existing clients.
Graphic Designer at WPL
October 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Produced new seasonal and everyday ranges of greeting cards and calendars; collaborated with account managers to stay on top of trending designs and illustrations to bring concepts to life.

Education

BA (Hons) Product Design at The Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
BA (Hons) Product Design at The Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
BA (Hons) Product Design at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Product Design (specialised industrial placement)
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Industrial Placement Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper Power of Bloom

    BRIEF OBJECTIVES
    The task was to create a new limited-life collection to celebrate motherhood, with a contemporary feel that evokes the femininity of florals and womenhood. Bold colours for a modern twist with an edge to empowerment. Making sure that the colours used in the concept link to the colour palette and additional brand SKUs.

    ROLE IN PROJECT
    Concept moodboards, conceptual digital design, typography development, art direction and 3D marketing visuals for activation.

    Three distinct concept routes were explored through a blend of Photoshop image compositions, retouching, and AI-generated visuals: An atmosphere narrative direction, a packaging design route, and a visual approach to art-direct the launch photography. The signed off visuals were handed over to an external agency (Hogarth) to develop into a fully integrated campaign activation and launch photography.

    The concept 3D visuals created bring the collection to life in a visually striking and emotionally resonant way, staying true to the original brief. While rooted in femininity, the bursts of colour and blooming forms symbolise joy, strength, and the vibrant celebration of womanhood in every shade.

    The composition feels alive, expressive, confident, and unapologetically empowering.