BASED IN Austin,
Texas
Design Director
+ Consultant
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I lead teams to create intuitive, user-focused digital experiences blending aesthetics and functionality.
I lead teams to create intuitive, user-focused digital experiences blending aesthetics and functionality.
I shape meaningful design experiences with clarity and creativity.
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Strategy & Discvovery
Design & Implement
Delivery & Management
Strategy & Discvovery
Design & Implement
Delivery & Management
Strategy & Discvovery
Design & Implement
Delivery & Management
Strategy & Discvovery
Design & Implement
Delivery & Management
Strategy & Discvovery
Design & Implement
Delivery & Management
Clients
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//Who Am I
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About me
About me
Design Director /// Managing Consultant
With a wealth of experience in both agency and client settings, I’m passionate about driving projects forward while mentoring and inspiring fellow creatives to unlock their full potential. Formerly on the creative side of advertising, I leverage my expertise in brand strategy and positioning to craft impactful and successful product experiences with top of the line UX.
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Fun Facts
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Fun Facts
Global Clients
Global Clients
Global Clients
years of experience
years of experience
years of experience
Coffee's Consumed
Coffee's Consumed
Coffee's Consumed
Launches
Launches
Launches
Launches
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//Experience
2013 - Present
//Experience
2013 - Present
EXPERIENCE
IBM Consulting / Dialexa (acquired)
Managing Consultant
2023-present
- Lead product design for internal enterprise platforms and AI initiatives, partnering with product and engineering to define UX strategy and execution - Part of Toyota product excellence team, guiding Toyota to better design practices and adoption - Design Lead on several accounts including J&J, Pizza Hut, BNSF internal product experiences, improving usability and operational workflows - Manage and mentor designers across multiple engagements, owning resourcing, timelines, and task planning - Create educational content and guidance for the Visual Design Community of Practice, helping elevate design quality across the org - Serve as the Figma subject-matter expert, supporting teams on advanced workflows, design systems, and new feature adoption
IBM Consulting / Dialexa (acquired)
Managing Consultant
2023-present
- Lead product design for internal enterprise platforms and AI initiatives, partnering with product and engineering to define UX strategy and execution - Part of Toyota product excellence team, guiding Toyota to better design practices and adoption - Design Lead on several accounts including J&J, Pizza Hut, BNSF internal product experiences, improving usability and operational workflows - Manage and mentor designers across multiple engagements, owning resourcing, timelines, and task planning - Create educational content and guidance for the Visual Design Community of Practice, helping elevate design quality across the org - Serve as the Figma subject-matter expert, supporting teams on advanced workflows, design systems, and new feature adoption
IBM Consulting / Dialexa (acquired)
Managing Consultant
2023-present
- Lead product design for internal enterprise platforms and AI initiatives, partnering with product and engineering to define UX strategy and execution - Part of Toyota product excellence team, guiding Toyota to better design practices and adoption - Design Lead on several accounts including J&J, Pizza Hut, BNSF internal product experiences, improving usability and operational workflows - Manage and mentor designers across multiple engagements, owning resourcing, timelines, and task planning - Create educational content and guidance for the Visual Design Community of Practice, helping elevate design quality across the org - Serve as the Figma subject-matter expert, supporting teams on advanced workflows, design systems, and new feature adoption
Mondo Robot
Senior Product Designer
2022-2023
- Design Lead for Goldenvoice digital products, including Coachella, and Stagecoach shaping large-scale consumer experiences - Owned end-to-end product design across mobile and desktop, from discovery through delivery - Built and maintained comprehensive design systems in Figma, accelerating development and consistency - Led UX flows and feature design for Simplot products based on stakeholder interviews and business requirements - Created illustrations, motion design, and Lottie animations to enhance product storytelling and interaction
Mondo Robot
Senior Product Designer
2022-2023
- Design Lead for Goldenvoice digital products, including Coachella, and Stagecoach shaping large-scale consumer experiences - Owned end-to-end product design across mobile and desktop, from discovery through delivery - Built and maintained comprehensive design systems in Figma, accelerating development and consistency - Led UX flows and feature design for Simplot products based on stakeholder interviews and business requirements - Created illustrations, motion design, and Lottie animations to enhance product storytelling and interaction
Mondo Robot
Senior Product Designer
2022-2023
- Design Lead for Goldenvoice digital products, including Coachella, and Stagecoach shaping large-scale consumer experiences - Owned end-to-end product design across mobile and desktop, from discovery through delivery - Built and maintained comprehensive design systems in Figma, accelerating development and consistency - Led UX flows and feature design for Simplot products based on stakeholder interviews and business requirements - Created illustrations, motion design, and Lottie animations to enhance product storytelling and interaction
Doe Anderson
Senior Art Director
2020-2022
- Lead Art Director for Maker’s Mark, partnering with copywriters to deliver integrated brand campaigns - Ideated and produced digital, social, and print work for Maker’s Mark, Legent, and Knob Creek - Helped modernize client presentations by creating new digital-first visual frameworks - Led visual direction for Global XD design decks, distributed across Maker’s Mark’s global teams
Doe Anderson
Senior Art Director
2020-2022
- Lead Art Director for Maker’s Mark, partnering with copywriters to deliver integrated brand campaigns - Ideated and produced digital, social, and print work for Maker’s Mark, Legent, and Knob Creek - Helped modernize client presentations by creating new digital-first visual frameworks - Led visual direction for Global XD design decks, distributed across Maker’s Mark’s global teams
Doe Anderson
Senior Art Director
2020-2022
- Lead Art Director for Maker’s Mark, partnering with copywriters to deliver integrated brand campaigns - Ideated and produced digital, social, and print work for Maker’s Mark, Legent, and Knob Creek - Helped modernize client presentations by creating new digital-first visual frameworks - Led visual direction for Global XD design decks, distributed across Maker’s Mark’s global teams
Tubi
Lead Art Director
2019-2020
- Led a team of designers and freelancers supporting a fast-growing streaming platform - Directed motion design and creative campaigns across paid social and digital channels - Managed creative innovation initiatives aligned with Tubi’s growth and acquisition strategy
Tubi
Lead Art Director
2019-2020
- Led a team of designers and freelancers supporting a fast-growing streaming platform - Directed motion design and creative campaigns across paid social and digital channels - Managed creative innovation initiatives aligned with Tubi’s growth and acquisition strategy
Tubi
Lead Art Director
2019-2020
- Led a team of designers and freelancers supporting a fast-growing streaming platform - Directed motion design and creative campaigns across paid social and digital channels - Managed creative innovation initiatives aligned with Tubi’s growth and acquisition strategy
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//Portfolio
2013 - 2025
//Portfolio
2013 - 2025
Latest
Portfolio
Pixels like tear drops in the rain.
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Product Design /// UI/UX Design /// Brand Strategy /// Creative direction
TEstimonials from folks who don't hate me
Gordon Clines
associate partner Digital Product Design & Engineering
Nick possesses a mix of ambition, creativity, and attention to detail, that make him a critical member of any team. I am always thrilled when I get Nick on a project because I know that he'll bring that extra level of quality to our work.
Karli Beckner
Senior Manager @ IBM
Nick isn’t shy of a challenge—he jumps in headfirst and brings energy and clarity to problem-solving, whether for the user or the team. If you’re looking for someone who will spot a problem and immediately step up to solve it, he’s your guy.
Ranae Fithian
Product Designer @ IBM
Nick's designs are not only visually stunning but also deeply human-centric, ensuring every design solution exceeds user and stakeholder expectations.
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BASED IN Austin,
Texas
Design Director
+ Consultant
Contact Me
BASED IN Austin,
Texas
Design Director
+ Consultant
Contact Me
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BASED IN Austin,
Texas
Design Director
+ Consultant