I'm Nicole Barcenas – an experienced Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a flair for print, layout, and typography. With 10 years in the industry, I’ve been busy turning concepts into eye-catching designs across homewares, fashion, beauty, and more. From print and packaging to digital and social media (and a dash of motion and animation), I’ve done it all. I’m on the lookout for my next creative adventure and would love to chat about how we can design something amazing together.

Nicole Barcenas

I'm Nicole Barcenas – an experienced Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a flair for print, layout, and typography. With 10 years in the industry, I’ve been busy turning concepts into eye-catching designs across homewares, fashion, beauty, and more. From print and packaging to digital and social media (and a dash of motion and animation), I’ve done it all. I’m on the lookout for my next creative adventure and would love to chat about how we can design something amazing together.

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I’m Nicole Barcenas – an experienced Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a flair for print, layout, and typography.

With 10 years in the industry, I’ve been busy turning concepts into eye-catching designs across homewares, fashion, beauty, and more. From print and packaging to digital and social media (and a dash of motion and animation), I’ve done it all.

I’m on the lookout for my next creative adventure and would love to chat about how we can design something amazing together.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Manager at Nude By Nature
September 1, 2021 - Present
Full brief turnaround from conceptual ideas and strategy through to finished artwork for all departments including Marketing, Commercial Sales, and NPD. Plan, execute, and art direction of content and talent photography shoots.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Bar/Cenas Creative
January 1, 2014 - Present
Worked with various clients including Estée Lauder, Ciro, Alphasys, Cordony, Independent Childcares, KAMI, Bright Stars, Oceano Cards.
Senior Graphic Designer at Vanity Group
November 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Designed for over 20 brands and multiple retailers, globally. Digital/Web design and retail brands including Appelles and Urban Jungle Beauty.
Senior Graphic Artist / Product Developer at Liddy Design
July 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019
Design and product development for homewares and lifestyle products for Australian and UK retailers.
Graphic Designer at Best & Less
November 1, 2017 - Present
Textile design for women’s sleepwear, underwear, socks, and toddler girls' apparel.

Education

Diploma of Arts (Graphic Design & Advertising) at CATC, Design College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail