I am a creative problem solver from Omaha, NE with 20 years of experience in graphic design and illustration. I'm passionate about crafting beautiful and impactful branding and eye-catching illustrations to help businesses stand out. My experience is rooted in screen printing, for which I have a deep love and appreciation. In addition to screen printing I have worked in marketing and I've successfully collaborated with designers, developers, product managers, sales teams, and external agencies to plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across digital, social, search, email, and traditional channels.

Nick Bartels

I am a creative problem solver from Omaha, NE with 20 years of experience in graphic design and illustration. I'm passionate about crafting beautiful and impactful branding and eye-catching illustrations to help businesses stand out. My experience is rooted in screen printing, for which I have a deep love and appreciation. In addition to screen printing I have worked in marketing and I've successfully collaborated with designers, developers, product managers, sales teams, and external agencies to plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across digital, social, search, email, and traditional channels.

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I am a creative problem solver from Omaha, NE with 20 years of experience in graphic design and illustration. I’m passionate about crafting beautiful and impactful branding and eye-catching illustrations to help businesses stand out. My experience is rooted in screen printing, for which I have a deep love and appreciation. In addition to screen printing I have worked in marketing and I’ve successfully collaborated with designers, developers, product managers, sales teams, and external agencies to plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across digital, social, search, email, and traditional channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Shirts101
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Graphic Designer at Dmillaco Screen Printing
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Graphic Designer at Buckle Screen Printing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Designer at Nelnet
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Senior Graphic Designer at PLAY Creative
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Graphic Designer at Midwest Impressions
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Graphic Designer at Bergman Incentives
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Graphic Designer at Sway Creative Labs
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design at Southeast Community College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Visual Communication Design at University of Nebraska at Kearney
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

AIGA Nebraska Addy's Judge’s Citation Gold Award - Identity
January 1, 2011 - March 16, 2026
Identity Brass Rings Bronze Award - Identity
January 1, 2011 - March 16, 2026
AIGA The Show 2 Bronze Award - Poster, Tag System
January 1, 2010 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment