I'm Nicola Rose, an intuitive creative with a passion for bringing bold ideas to life. I blend creative vision with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and I stay highly organized to be a valuable member of any team. I love world-building and I thrive on crafting the fine details. My favorite days are spent diving into concept development, thumbnailing, and turning concepts into print-ready and digital-ready work.…

Nicola Rose

I'm Nicola Rose, an intuitive creative with a passion for bringing bold ideas to life. I blend creative vision with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and I stay highly organized to be a valuable member of any team. I love world-building and I thrive on crafting the fine details. My favorite days are spent diving into concept development, thumbnailing, and turning concepts into print-ready and digital-ready work.…

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I’m Nicola Rose, an intuitive creative with a passion for bringing bold ideas to life. I blend creative vision with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and I stay highly organized to be a valuable member of any team.

I love world-building and I thrive on crafting the fine details. My favorite days are spent diving into concept development, thumbnailing, and turning concepts into print-ready and digital-ready work.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer + Art Director at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Led the creative process across concept development, thumbnailing, and print/digital output; implemented traditional and digital design strategies; acted as a project manager coordinating admin duties and ensuring effective communication up to executive levels; collaborated across departments to keep the production flowing; contributed to top industry projects in Toronto's film/TV scene; credits include Umbrella Academy, Star Trek: Discovery, IT: Chapter One, and Degrassi.
Freelance Graphic Designer + Art Director at Freelance / Various
January 1, 2015 - Present
I have built a career over the last ten years by working my way up through art departments across Toronto’s film & television industry. An impassioned creative, my experience spans graphic design, motion graphics, and art direction. I lead the creative process from concept and thumbnailing to print-ready and digital-ready output, implementing traditional and digital design strategies to fulfill the task at hand. As an art director, I manage projects with wide-ranging admin responsibilities and ensure effective communication with both the team and executives. I’m the glue between departments that keeps the creative process moving, which has led to repeat engagements with top industry professionals. Credits include Umbrella Academy, Star Trek: Discovery, IT: Chapter One, and Degrassi.
Customer Service at Various
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Barista-certified and experienced in customer-facing roles across Second Cup Café, music retail at The Beat Goes On, and Fan Expo volunteer work. Responsible for opening/closing duties, cash handling, deposits, store upkeep, and food/beverage preparation; I excel at creating a relaxed customer environment and adapting to a variety of roles.

Education

Diploma at Mohawk College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Certificate at Sheridan College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Diploma, Graphic Design: Creative Studio at Mohawk College
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Visual and Creative Arts Portfolio Building (One Year) at Sheridan College
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Barista Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    "WORRIED" TV Pilot

    Nicola was the lead Graphic designer for the duration of prep and filming on the TV pilot “Worried”.

    Job duties included creating lead graphic elements for props and set dressing according to the creative vision and direction of the Production Designer.

    Nicola met the tight deadlines with positivity and a team spirit!