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aBOUT mE

Art Director / Graphic Designer / Production Artist / Licensed Artist

I am a highly skilled and versatile Production Designer with extensive experience in art direction, production design, and art licensing across consumer products, seasonal goods, and retail packaging industries. Adept at managing end-to-end creative processes—from concept development to prepress production—while ensuring alignment with brand strategy, market trends, and manufacturing standards. Proven leadership in mentoring design teams, optimizing workflows, and collaborating with domestic and international vendors.

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

a brief rundown of portfolio items and the examples they include

Marketing

A comprehensive guide to my time in advertising. This section contains my story while creating full page ads, brochure layouts and packaging designs.

Licensed Artwork

Freelance and art licensing played a key role in my career trajectory. The Licensed Artwork section describes my time working independently and creating artwork from scratch.

Gallery

This section contains images only. This is the most detailed view of my portfolio and has no backstory.

Testimonials

During my career journey, I’ve met some amazing people. These are their kind comments regarding my abilities and personality.

Production

This section explains my role as a production artist. The items show the attention to detail required while performing these duties. Items with barcodes, have multiple layers each with a unique product number and upc.

Testimonials

Kind Words from Amazing People

Senior Art Director
DG Americas

“Thank you for going above and beyond with the tag project. You stuck with all of the nuances and helped us keep our sanity. Thank you so much for being such a fantastic team player!”

Appreciation Note

Senior Art Director
DG Americas

“Amazing job working through this project! We are SO thankful for you and your diligence, speed and passion. Thank you for what you do! We’re lucky to have you as part of this team!”

Appreciation Note

Production File Manager
DG Americas

“Nick is an extremely talented designer that can handle any project thrown his way. He demonstrates outstanding leadership skills and motivates the team around him with his terrific attitude and sense of humor. Nick’s encyclopedic knowledge of design programs and “tricks of the trade” makes him an indispensable resource to any design company.”

Senior Product Manager
DG Americas

“Amazing job with getting this project completed ahead of schedule! Great team work all around!”

Appreciation Note

Art Director
DG Americas

“Nick you have proven PIVOTAL in helping to keep this program moving, amongst several due date changes, from the buyer. Incredible communication, encouraging attitude, and attention to detail. Thank you for all of your extra efforts in ensuring our success, it is a pleasure to work with you!”

Communication Manager
Paper Magic Group

“Nick is one of the most creative people that I have encountered. He is not only talented in his creative vision, but he is a great communicator. He was extremely helpful and patient when teaching me the ins and outs of Creative Suite. I attribute many of the skills- both creative and social, that I took away from PMG to be credited to Nick.”