I'm a creative maestro who composes letters, colors, and pictures into a visual orchestra to help people understand the world around them. As a skilled Visual Designer and Art Director, my career has been defined by my ability to deliver best-in-class solutions for clients across a wide range of industries, and I’m always eager to take on the next challenge. With a keen eye for innovation and a penchant for problem-solving, I step into leadership roles with finesse and direct my team toward success. I listen to both my team's and my clients' needs, making decisions that push boundaries without pushing buttons. From brainstorming big-picture strategies to fine tuning the tiniest details, I take pride in guiding projects from concept to completion. I've had the privilege of collaborating with some incredible clients, including headlining names like Dodge, Lunchables, Groupon, Disney, Allstate, Invisalign, Verizon, and many more. But I've also got a soft spot for small business. In my college days I opened, owned, and operated a gourmet hot dog stand. Since then, I’ve had a passion for working with both new and established local business owners in building their brands and amplifying their stories. I'm energized by teams that believe in their products, no matter how small or large. **MY TOOLS OF CHOICE:** _Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, Figma, Sketch, Wordpress, Powerpoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, Monday, Slack, Teams_ **MY SKILLSET:** _Art Direction, Branding, UI/UX Design, Image Editing, Print Design Web Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Illustration, Layout, Experience Design, Attention to Detail, Brainstorming, Creative Problem Solving_ **MY EXPERTISE:** _Landing Pages, Advertising, Infographics, Email Design, Packaging, Wireframing, OOH Design, Presentation Design, Banner Ads, Social Media Design, Poster Design, Logo Design, Apparel, Corporate Identity, Motion Graphics, and much more_ If you're in need of a creative rock star to guide your project to center stage, I'm the guy who brainstorms solutions, researches why they'll work, and then meticulously blends design prowess with creative strategy for the result that resonates with your audience. Let's collaborate and craft some truly memorable work together. You can check out a selection of my work on my portfolio: [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Ready to turn ideas into reality? Let's connect, and together we'll make the world a more harmonious place, one creative composition at a time! --- **AGENCY/IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE** **Senior Designer / Art Director** Razorfish _October 2021 - July 2023_ **Lead Visual Designer** Groupon _April 2019 - October 2021_ **Web Designer** Performics _April 2015 - March 2018_ **Digital Designer** McGarryBowen _June 2013 - April 2015_

mikenicholsdesign

I'm a creative maestro who composes letters, colors, and pictures into a visual orchestra to help people understand the world around them. As a skilled Visual Designer and Art Director, my career has been defined by my ability to deliver best-in-class solutions for clients across a wide range of industries, and I’m always eager to take on the next challenge. With a keen eye for innovation and a penchant for problem-solving, I step into leadership roles with finesse and direct my team toward success. I listen to both my team's and my clients' needs, making decisions that push boundaries without pushing buttons. From brainstorming big-picture strategies to fine tuning the tiniest details, I take pride in guiding projects from concept to completion. I've had the privilege of collaborating with some incredible clients, including headlining names like Dodge, Lunchables, Groupon, Disney, Allstate, Invisalign, Verizon, and many more. But I've also got a soft spot for small business. In my college days I opened, owned, and operated a gourmet hot dog stand. Since then, I’ve had a passion for working with both new and established local business owners in building their brands and amplifying their stories. I'm energized by teams that believe in their products, no matter how small or large. **MY TOOLS OF CHOICE:** _Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, Figma, Sketch, Wordpress, Powerpoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, Monday, Slack, Teams_ **MY SKILLSET:** _Art Direction, Branding, UI/UX Design, Image Editing, Print Design Web Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Illustration, Layout, Experience Design, Attention to Detail, Brainstorming, Creative Problem Solving_ **MY EXPERTISE:** _Landing Pages, Advertising, Infographics, Email Design, Packaging, Wireframing, OOH Design, Presentation Design, Banner Ads, Social Media Design, Poster Design, Logo Design, Apparel, Corporate Identity, Motion Graphics, and much more_ If you're in need of a creative rock star to guide your project to center stage, I'm the guy who brainstorms solutions, researches why they'll work, and then meticulously blends design prowess with creative strategy for the result that resonates with your audience. Let's collaborate and craft some truly memorable work together. You can check out a selection of my work on my portfolio: [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_](_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Ready to turn ideas into reality? Let's connect, and together we'll make the world a more harmonious place, one creative composition at a time! --- **AGENCY/IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE** **Senior Designer / Art Director** Razorfish _October 2021 - July 2023_ **Lead Visual Designer** Groupon _April 2019 - October 2021_ **Web Designer** Performics _April 2015 - March 2018_ **Digital Designer** McGarryBowen _June 2013 - April 2015_

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credit-card $480 per day ($60 per hour)

I’m a creative maestro who composes letters, colors, and pictures into a visual orchestra to help people understand the world around them.

As a skilled Visual Designer and Art Director, my career has been defined by my ability to deliver best-in-class solutions for clients across a wide range of industries, and I’m always eager to take on the next challenge. With a keen eye for innovation and a penchant for problem-solving, I step into leadership roles with finesse and direct my team toward success. I listen to both my team’s and my clients’ needs, making decisions that push boundaries without pushing buttons. From brainstorming big-picture strategies to fine tuning the tiniest details, I take pride in guiding projects from concept to completion.

I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some incredible clients, including headlining names like Dodge, Lunchables, Groupon, Disney, Allstate, Invisalign, Verizon, and many more. But I’ve also got a soft spot for small business. In my college days I opened, owned, and operated a gourmet hot dog stand. Since then, I’ve had a passion for working with both new and established local business owners in building their brands and amplifying their stories. I’m energized by teams that believe in their products, no matter how small or large.

MY TOOLS OF CHOICE:
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, Figma, Sketch, Wordpress, Powerpoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, Monday, Slack, Teams

MY SKILLSET:
Art Direction, Branding, UI/UX Design, Image Editing, Print Design Web Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Illustration, Layout, Experience Design, Attention to Detail, Brainstorming, Creative Problem Solving

MY EXPERTISE:
Landing Pages, Advertising, Infographics, Email Design, Packaging, Wireframing, OOH Design, Presentation Design, Banner Ads, Social Media Design, Poster Design, Logo Design, Apparel, Corporate Identity, Motion Graphics, and much more

If you’re in need of a creative rock star to guide your project to center stage, I’m the guy who brainstorms solutions, researches why they’ll work, and then meticulously blends design prowess with creative strategy for the result that resonates with your audience. Let’s collaborate and craft some truly memorable work together. You can check out a selection of my work on my portfolio: [Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup](Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Ready to turn ideas into reality? Let’s connect, and together we’ll make the world a more harmonious place, one creative composition at a time!


AGENCY/IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE

Senior Designer / Art Director Razorfish
October 2021 - July 2023

Lead Visual Designer Groupon
April 2019 - October 2021

Web Designer Performics
April 2015 - March 2018

Digital Designer McGarryBowen
June 2013 - April 2015

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Skills

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Postcard
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Infographic
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Letterhead
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Lettering
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Logo
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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Visual Communication at Northern Illinois University
May 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Other
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