Hi I’m

ELLIE NICOLL

I am a multidisciplinary designer who is intent on mastering any and all design programs/platforms I can get my hands on. I graduated from the University of Oregon in March 2024, with a double major in Advertising and Art and Technology (fancy way of saying Graphic Design).

I express myself and my work through a variety of mediums, including but not limited to graphics, printmaking, painting, 3D modeling, video editing, prototyping, coding, interactive projection mapping, and a whole bunch mood boards.

As a creative, I believe that great work has the power to impact the way people interact with the world around them and allow for new perspectives. I am an adapter, a continuous learner, a hobbyist, an ex-goth preteen, and I am constantly rearranging and expanding my definition of creativity.

  • Overwearer of a Canadian Tux

  • Chronic book starter.

  • I love shopping but not purchasing.

  • I have vivid dreams in Franglish (French & English mashup) (I’m not even remotely fluent…).

  • I refuse to sleep without listening to the Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky podcast “Your Moms House”.

  • Owner of an uncommon amount of white hair.

  • I have the worlds longest list of tv/movies to watch.

nicol85828@gmail.com
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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts

double major Advertising and Art & Technology (Graphic Design)

University of Oregon | 2020 - MAR 2024

RESUME

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, XD, After Effects, Premiere Pro

  • Cinema 4D explorer

  • MadMapper problem solver

  • AI curious

  • Special knack for UI/UX

  • Can Vinyl cut/print/heatpress

  • Confident Microsoft Excel user

  • Github/Javascript learner

  • Has a Slack addiction

  • DEI and Bias Trained

  • MailChimp/MyEmma CRM user

  • Designated WiFi roommate

  • Full Blown Ad/Design Geek

EXPERIENCE

ART DIRECTOR
Butterworth Collective (Butter Co.), ATX | APR 2024 - PRESENT

  • Client account work on Amazon Books, Mason Dixie, Auragens + Rize CU

  • Pitch deck creation, asset designer/producer (digital, billboard/print, onsite media and social), social media strategy + creation

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
Rain the Growth Agency, PDX | MAY 2024 - SEPT 2024

  • Commercial frame designing, post-production print work, color analysis for logos, deck designing, AI prompting, creative researching, and asset creation/production on accounts including Lume, Mando, Centerwell, GNC, Humana, Ego, Chervon + more

  • Creating case studies each week discovering a trend in media & analyzing for the team

CREATIVE DEPARTMENT INTERN
Laundry Service, Los Angeles | SEP 2023 - DEC 2023

  • Creative department intern on the Vans skate and lifestyle account and the TikTok account.

  • Researching trends, editing videos, creating pitch decks, ideating content, + prepping finalized content.

  • Conducted a case study that is being used as the standard for future intern work, + a full-service pitch deck with deliverables made + ideated on my own that I presented to 15+ current employees to be used for new business.

DESIGNER
Allen Hall Advertising | MAY 2022 - MAR 2024

  • Designer for two plus years with a total of four clients.

  • In charge of all things art direction, branding, client pitches, + all deliverable creation.

  • Created over 100 original pieces of work for my clients.

  • The work ranges from printed to digital goods + advertising.

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST AND CREATOR
University Communications, UO | SEP 2022 - PRESENT

  • Ideate + create content for official @UOregon, @CallMeADuck, + & @HaywardMagic social media accounts.

  • Written 4 articles, designed 2 reports, prepped 1 press release, analyzed data for 14 websites, + built + wireframed 2 websites.

APPAREL + GRAPHIC DESIGN CHAIR
Chi Omega Sorority | OCT 2020 - DEC 2023

  • Designer of all merchandise and graphics for events + social media accounts.

  • In charge of budget management + communication with printing companies.

  • Art directed + produced over 60 pieces of unique clothing, 10 banners, + 30 social posts.

DESIGNER
Align Magazine | NOV 2021 - AUG 2022

  • Created brand identity + designed 12 spreads for a prominent fashion + culture magazine.