Hi! I'm Nico, a 31 year old designer and illustrator. I have been working remotely in LA & Europe. However, I am open to all opportunities, including those that are not remote. I have experience creating illustrations for textbooks as well as designing for networks such as Netflix, HBO, and Disney. I can speak English & Polish.

Nico Charuza

Hi! I'm Nico, a 31 year old designer and illustrator. I have been working remotely in LA & Europe. However, I am open to all opportunities, including those that are not remote. I have experience creating illustrations for textbooks as well as designing for networks such as Netflix, HBO, and Disney. I can speak English & Polish.

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Hi! I’m Nico, a 31 year old designer and illustrator. I have been working remotely in LA & Europe. However, I am open to all opportunities, including those that are not remote. I have experience creating illustrations for textbooks as well as designing for networks such as Netflix, HBO, and Disney. I can speak English & Polish.

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Advanced

Work Experience

Squigs Beauty Designer
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked freelance to create branding, packaging, social media, web, and physical pop-up store graphics, delivering versatile design solutions for the brand’s evolving needs.
Amplify Education Illustrator at Amplify Education
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Used lesson scripts as a foundation; utilized Illustrator, Figma, Photoshop, Procreate & Procreate Dream to illustrate and design narrative scenes, icons, and additional spot graphics. These are used for digital applications and physical print that craft an immersive learning experience tailored for teachers & students.
Graphics Coordinator at HBO Gossip Girl
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Closely collaborated with the Lead Designer to create high-quality graphics in line with the script. Handled image prep, file editing, and the development of original works. As the Art Department Coordinator, adeptly handled weekly budgets and supervised multiple departmental tasks, ensuring a smooth production schedule.
Moxie Visual Designer at Netflix & Paramount
March 31, 2021 - July 9, 2025
Worked one on one with Director Amy Poehler to create original illustrations, graphic design assets, and typefaces used for international marketing and film logo. Also designed hero props including zines, clothing graphics, environmental graphics, flyers, and stickers.
Art Dept FX / Disney at It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
December 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Served as an assistant to the Lead Designer contributing to the production of physical & digital graphics to use on set. Responsibilities encompassed the creation of diverse visual elements such as restaurant signs, store products, environmental graphics, and signage.
Squigs Beauty Designer
January 1, 2025 - Present
I work freelance to create branding, packaging, social media, web, and physical pop-up store graphics, delivering versatile design solutions for the brand’s evolving needs.
Amplify Education Illustrator at AMPLIFY EDUCATION
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Using lesson scripts as a foundation; I utilize Illustrator, Figma, Photoshop, Procreate & Procreate Dream to illustrate and design narrative scenes, icons, and additional spot graphics. These are used for digital applications and physical print that craft an immersive learning experience tailored for teachers & students.
Graphics Coordinator at HBO Gossip Girl
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025
I closely collaborated with the Lead Designer to create high-quality graphics in line with the script. I handled image prep, file editing, and the development of original works. As the Art Department Coordinator, I adeptly handled weekly budgets and supervised multiple departmental tasks, ensuring a smooth production schedule.
Visual Designer at Netflix & Paramount (Moxie)
March 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025
I worked one on one with Director Amy Poehler to create original illustrations, graphic design assets, and typefaces used for international marketing and film logo. I also designed hero props including zines, clothing graphics, environmental graphics, flyers, and stickers.
Art Dept FX/Disney at It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
On 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' I served as an assistant to the Lead Designer. I was contributing to the production of physical & digital graphics to use on set. My responsibilities encompassed the creation of diverse visual elements such as restaurant signs, store products, environmental graphics, and signage.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at California College of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Scholarship at California College of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Master at California College of the Arts
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Norman Rockwell Award
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Henry Sugimoto Scholarship
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods
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    uniE621 Podimo Instagram Carousel
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    uniE621 Podimo Instagram Carousel
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