Allie Cole Nicholas
Freelance Graphic Designer
CA, USAI specialize in designing for print and digital platforms and in hand-made illustrations, and I enjoy any kind of design challenge.
Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 10 years in the professional design industry. Skilled in various areas such as typography and layout, brand design and identity, digital and traditional illustration, photo editing, and designing for print or digital platforms.
Adept with programs in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat) and experienced in working with Microsoft (Powerpoint, Word, Excel).
Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 10 years in the professional design industry. Skilled in various areas such as typography and layout, brand design and identity, digital and traditional illustration, photo editing, and designing for print or digital platforms.
Adept with programs in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat) and experienced in working with Microsoft (Powerpoint, Word, Excel).
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Direct Pack, Inc. · Ark Marketing · Jacuzzi · Misaine Trade, Inc. · Endurance Cubed · The Legacy Project · Kaori Photo · and various one-time clients
August 2016
- Present
Random Acts
Volunteer Graphic Design Assistant Manager
Work with a small team of graphic designers around the world to design and create typographic and graphic content for Random Acts non-profit organization. Led a project to redesign the logo and brand elements. Communicate with the various teams within Random Acts, and delegate and organize projects among the graphic design team.
May 2017
- November 2019
Misaine Trade, Inc.
Senior Graphic Designer
Design and create artwork for mugs, tumblers, and other products for worldwide coffee-related clients including Starbucks. Work with a small team to innovate new concepts for artwork and products. Design internal and client presentations.
September 2014
- August 2016
Torrance, California, United States
Nagy Design
Graphic Designer
Design and produce collateral with a small team for wine groups and vineyards. Projects include POS displays and other materials, identity redesign, brand collateral, event materials, photoshoots, and other client and internal projects.
September 2013
- Present
California, United States
CPG Design
Intern
Designed and assisted in the design and creation of magazine articles, websites, photo shoots, and other client projects.
July 2012
- September 2012
San Diego, California, United States
Cal Poly Corporation
Designer
Designed and manufactured sponsor brochures for EPIC summer program 2012.
November 2011
- November 2011
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Fine Arts, with Honors
BFA with Honors, Department of Art & Design, Graphic Design Concentration; June 2013
September 2009
- June 2013
California, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Conversational),
Awards
Skills
Acrylic,
Adobe Acrobat,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Brand Design,
Brand Identity,
Communication,
Digital Illustration,
Drawing,
Graphic Design,
Graphite Drawing,
Illustration,
Layout,
Microsoft Powerpoint,
Microsoft Word,
Oil,
Painting,
Pen And Ink,
Photo Editing,
Print Design,
Problem Solving,
Time Management,
Traditional Illustration,
Typography,
Watercolor,
Personal Interests
Home redesign and woodworking · ceramics · illustration · reading · cooking · hiking · and spending time with the people and dogs I love