Nikki Safford

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Graphic designer with 5+ years of experience building and applying brand systems across marketing, environmental graphics, and digital assets.

About

Graphic designer with 5+ years of experience building and applying brand systems across marketing, environmental graphics, and digital assets. I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals that work across both physical and digital spaces.

My work spans in-store graphics, signage, and marketing collateral, along with social, web, and campaign assets. I focus on strong hierarchy, clarity, and consistency so designs not only look good but communicate effectively.
I’m highly organized and comfortable managing fast-paced, high-volume work, bringing a steady, detail-oriented approach to every project. I work well independently or with teams and aim to make the design process smooth and efficient from concept through final delivery.

Portfolio: nikkiswafford.com

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Education

Work experience· 5 roles

Graphic Designer · FASTSIGNS AshevilleJul 2020 – Mar 2026 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Environmental graphics & brand production studio. Managed 30+ concurrent projects weekly; improved proofreading and quality control processes; implemented 5 multi-location rollouts; led environmental design projects exceeding $10K; developed marketing collateral, client presentations, and campaign assets; mentored 4 designers and coordinated with clients, vendors, and installers.

Retail Sales Consultant · Omni Hotels & ResortsOct 2017 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Supported visual presentation initiatives in a luxury hospitality environment with high guest volume, ensuring displays aligned with brand standards and creating a welcoming guest experience.

Retail Sales · The Biltmore CompanyOct 2015 – Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Executed merchandising and visual presentation initiatives in a high-end boutique, ensuring visual presentation standards and a consistent customer experience.

Graphic Designer · FreelanceOct 2015 – Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Kitchen & Bath Designer · Stone Mountain Cabinetry & MillworkAug 2014 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science, Design · High Point University2008 – 2012

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