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Hi there! I'm Alex Nishida, a Cal Poly Graphic Communication student focused on graphics for packaging and branding. I've gained hands-on experience through internships at Marco Packaging and Apple and through leadership roles with Mustang Media Group and TAGA, where I helped create packaging concepts, brand identities, and publication layouts that balance aesthetics with practicality. I'm passionate about collaborating across disciplines to turn ideas into print-ready designs, and I enjoy exploring new tools like AI-assisted design and Lean Six Sigma approaches to improve user experiences and production workflows.…Hi there! I'm Alex Nishida, a Cal Poly Graphic Communication student focused on graphics for packaging and branding. I've gained hands-on experience through internships at Marco Packaging and Apple and through leadership roles with Mustang Media Group and TAGA, where I helped create packaging concepts, brand identities, and publication layouts that balance aesthetics with practicality. I'm passionate about collaborating across disciplines to turn ideas into print-ready designs, and I enjoy exploring new tools like AI-assisted design and Lean Six Sigma approaches to improve user experiences and production workflows.

Alex Nishida

Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, Brand Designer, +2

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Hi there! I'm Alex Nishida, a Cal Poly Graphic Communication student focused on graphics for packaging and branding. I've gained hands-on experience through internships at Marco Packaging and Apple and through leadership roles with Mustang Media Group and TAGA, where I helped create packaging concepts, brand identities, and publication layouts that balance aesthetics with practicality. I'm passionate about collaborating across disciplines to turn ideas into print-ready designs, and I enjoy exploring new tools like AI-assisted design and Lean Six Sigma approaches to improve user experiences and production workflows.…Hi there! I'm Alex Nishida, a Cal Poly Graphic Communication student focused on graphics for packaging and branding. I've gained hands-on experience through internships at Marco Packaging and Apple and through leadership roles with Mustang Media Group and TAGA, where I helped create packaging concepts, brand identities, and publication layouts that balance aesthetics with practicality. I'm passionate about collaborating across disciplines to turn ideas into print-ready designs, and I enjoy exploring new tools like AI-assisted design and Lean Six Sigma approaches to improve user experiences and production workflows.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Alex Nishida, a Cal Poly Graphic Communication student focused on graphics for packaging and branding. I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships at Marco Packaging and Apple and through leadership roles with Mustang Media Group and TAGA, where I helped create packaging concepts, brand identities, and publication layouts that balance aesthetics with practicality.

I’m passionate about collaborating across disciplines to turn ideas into print-ready designs, and I enjoy exploring new tools like AI-assisted design and Lean Six Sigma approaches to improve user experiences and production workflows.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Japanese

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Packaging Intern at Marco Packaging

June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Drove packaging projects with cross-functional partners, ensured alignment across lines of business, and contributed to an intern-dedicated publication.

Advertising Design Team Manager at Mustang Media Group

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Managed a team of designers in the creation and production of high-quality business advertisements, contributing to the award-winning reputation of a student-led media organization.

Journal Designer at Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA)

October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Contributed to the design and layout of the TAGA Journal, focusing on visual coherence, typographic detail, and effective information hierarchy to uphold publication standards.

Vice President and Marketing and Creative Lead at Japanese Student Association, Cal Poly

April 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025

Led a team of 20 to plan and execute engaging cultural and social events for over 80 active members, promoting cultural education and awareness. Designed and implemented 3–4 engaging weekly Instagram posts to communicate events and updates to members, increasing interaction rates by 40%.

BEA Con Student Researcher at Cal Poly / Broadcast Education Association (BEA)

January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Researched effectiveness of generative artificial intelligence in advertising campaigns and public service announcements; designed mockups using Midjourney and Adobe’s generative AI features; developed surveys via Qualtrics and gathered feedback from over 150 participants to assess campaign effectiveness and refine future strategies.

Branding Developer and Training Officer at Model United Nations (MUN), Cal Poly

April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Founding member; developed and executed cohesive branding strategies to strengthen the club's visual identity and campus presence. Created promotional materials, including posters, social media graphics, and banners; drafted training guidelines to introduce new members to MUN rules of procedure and enhance public speaking skills.

Manager Intern at University Graphics Systems (UGS), Cal Poly

April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Gained proficiency operating commercial print equipment (saddle stitchers, lamination, offset and digital inkjet printers, guillotine). Created marketing collateral and contributed to a rebranding initiative to improve visual engagement.

Applied Quality Project Lead at Cal Poly

January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Applied Lean Six Sigma principles to a website rebranding initiative for a local barbecue business, achieving an 80% approval rate for the new design; improved user interface and stakeholder satisfaction.

Student Designer at Shakespeare Press Museum, Cal Poly

January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Designed vinyl door graphics and hanging posters, collaborating with museum staff to develop concepts that communicate the museum's mission and brand identity, enhancing visitor interest and feedback.