With 20+ years of experience in apparel graphics, I bring a strong mix of illustration and graphic design skills. I've created for leading brands and retailers, and my versatility allows me to contribute creatively and efficiently across styles. Thank you for your time and consideration!…

Adam Nichols

With 20+ years of experience in apparel graphics, I bring a strong mix of illustration and graphic design skills. I've created for leading brands and retailers, and my versatility allows me to contribute creatively and efficiently across styles. Thank you for your time and consideration!…

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With 20+ years of experience in apparel graphics, I bring a strong mix of illustration and graphic design skills. I’ve created for leading brands and retailers, and my versatility allows me to contribute creatively and efficiently across styles. Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Graphic Designer at Party City Inc.
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Designed seasonal and licensed partyware, tracking color and market trends to inform new product development. Managed PLM, vendor communication, and sample approvals. Led artwork development to support trend-right product launches.
Apparel Graphic Designer at Justagame Inc.
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Created custom sports and licensed graphics for apparel and promotional items. Produced vector artwork, logos, and hand illustrations for screen printing. Prepared production files and reviewed samples for quality assurance.
Product Graphic Designer at Pacifc Cycle Inc. (Schwinn/Mongoose)
January 1, 2022 - September 15, 2025
Designed branding, 2D graphics, and color treatments for bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and ride-on toys. Developed licensed graphics (Disney, Nickelodeon), ensuring brand compliance. Led trend forecasting, annual color palette creation, and consumer insights sessions. Delivered production-ready artwork, coordinating with factories and reviewing samples.
Apparel Graphic Designer at Primal Wear Inc.
January 1, 2014 - September 15, 2025
Designed cycling jerseys and T-shirts for licensed and private-label lines. Developed vector artwork, hand illustrations, and logo rebuilds. Managed Pantone color matching, swatches, and sample approvals.
Graphic & CAD/Textile Designer at Kohl’s Corp.
January 8, 2007 - September 13, 2012
Designed graphics, prints, plaids, and knits for Sonoma and Jumping Beans children’s brands. Conducted trend research and competitive analysis to shape seasonal collections. Partnered with merchants on line planning, production, and factory coordination.
Graphic & CAD/Textile Designer at JCPenney Co.
April 5, 1999 - September 14, 2006
Designed graphics, prints, plaids, and knits for private label brands. Conducted trend research and competitive analysis to shape seasonal collections. Partnered with merchants on line planning, production, and factory coordination.
Marketing Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Regal Ware Inc.
June 6, 2025 - Present
Freelance marketing graphic designer developing visuals for print and digital media, enhancing brand presence; designs marketing collateral and sales enablement materials; collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure visual alignment with brand guidelines.

Education

A.A. Graphic Design/Visual Communications at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 8, 1996 - December 18, 1998

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

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