Nick Gillett

Graphic Designer

Salem, OR, USA
I'm an independent contract designer. My office is wherever the good coffee is. I collaborate with advertising agencies, design firms, small businesses and individuals to create compelling and effective design solutions.

Specialties: Brand Identity, Identity Systems, Illustration, Print and Package Design, Marketing Strategies, Illustration, Body Copy, Advertising, Corporate Writing, Front-End Web Design

Work Experience

Pape Group

Graphic Designer

Worked with a team to develop brand guidelines. Designed daily marketing materials. Worked on tradeshow layouts. Worked with outside vendors.
November 2019 - Present Eugene, Oregon, United States

Rainier Industries

Production Designer

Designed wall coverings and environments. Prepared files for production. Worked directly with clients for desired product.

Companies I worked with: Starbucks, Amazon, Hyatt Regency,
Notre Dame, MDC
March 2019 - November 2019 Tukwila, Washington, United States

Gillett Company

Graphic Designer

Designed softgoods for juvenile industry. Did market research and
developed Powerpoint presentations. Drew up tech packs for oversee
manufacturers. Developed branding and built company website.

Companies I worked with: Jujube, Boppy, Halo, Fetchforpets, West Coast Tequila,
Kirkaldie Real Estate.
July 2017 - December 2018 Orting, Washington, United States

Sunny Oaks, Inc

Supportive Role Coordinator

Coordinated rebranding of company including promotional video, web,
print, outdoor signage (digital and vinyl). Wrote and administered weekly
trainings. Managed programs and employees. Organized fundraisers. Handled all inhouse graphic design and illustration needs. Consulted with
other agencies in related fields on rebranding.
January 2015 - June 2018 Salem, Oregon, United States

T-Line Design

Graphic Designer

Designed graphics for licensed t-shirts. Created films and separations.
Oversaw printing and adhered to style guidelines. Worked with customers
to develop meaningful and effective advertising apparel.

Licenses I’ve worked on: The Sandlot, Grumpy Cat, Samurai Jack, Alien, White Men Can’t Jump, Oregon Ducks, Oregon Beavers, Washington Huskies, The Office, X-Files, Rat Fink, LIFE Magazine, Napoleon Dynamite, Johnny Bravo.
July 2013 - December 2014 Oregon, United States

Freelance

Contract Designer

Designed packaging and marketing for high end salon products. Created
entire corporate identity for multiple companies. Developed textile designs
and repeating patterns. Illustrated childrens books and published childrens
poetry. Designed and illustrated music and comedy event posters. Created
editorial illustrations and covers for magazines. Worked with agencies to
design various projects as part of a design team. Coordinated projects with
multiple entities to design one cohesive project solution. Painted murals.

Companies I worked with: Holland Group, Oregon Business Magazine, Morrison Group, Oblivion Beer, Silver Moon Brewing Company, Honey and Hare Design, Parlor Web, Salem Shred, GDTEK, Joie,
January 2010 - Present Oregon, United States

OMAC Adverstising

Graphic Designer

• Develop dynamic branding strategies for a variety of clients
• Build full marketing campaigns for Spirit Mountain Casino
• Create body copy and web for various mailers and web presences
August 2008 - May 2009 Salem, Oregon, United States

Education

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)

Bachelor of Fine Arts

My courses included:
• Advertising
• Typography
• Understanding Client Objectives
• Package Design
• Production Design
• Creative Copywriting
• Studio Design
September 2011 - August 2013 Savannah, Georgia, United States

Chemeketa Community College

Associates of Arts in Visual Communication

My courses included:
• Design Studio
• Psychology of the workplace
• Typography
• Package Design
• Publication Design
September 2005 - June 2008 Salem, Oregon, United States

Awards

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

Dean's List

2012

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

Scholastic Achievement Award

2012

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, Layout, Mac, Package Design, PC, Photo Editing, Typography, Web Design,