NICHOLAS SCHERER
YORKTOWN,VA
Summary
Creative Graphic/Game Designer skilled in transforming artwork and illustrations into unique design pieces. Experienced in project management, utilizing planning and resource allocation to achieve results. Strong leadership and team coordination abilities enhance collaborative efforts, driving impactful project outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Printer Operator
Cardwell Printing and Advertising
Newport News, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Troubleshot printing issues, reducing downtime and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Produced proofs from electronic files, securing client approval before final printing.
- Verified all jobs against quality standards prior to shipping.
Project Lead
Grand Forge Games
Yorktown, VA
02.2025 - Current
- Led project planning sessions to define objectives and timelines.
- Coordinated team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration toward project goals.
- Ensured program functionality through coding, testing, and debugging applications to meet project requirements.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Employed Services
Yorktown, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Applied software proficiency to streamline project tasks and enhance design quality
- Communicated ideas and design concepts effectively in team meetings
- Implemented time management strategies to meet project deadlines
Customer Lead
Food Lion
Grafton, VA
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Maintained cash register and ensured accurate cash handling procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction levels.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
Monarch Odyssey Internship: Project Lead
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated leadership by guiding team members in project execution.
- Oversaw project tasks to ensure alignment with objectives
- Kept team members accountable to deadlines, enhancing project flow
- Coordinated team meetings to improve communication and collaboration.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure product standards.
Customer Service Representative
Legasea Marina
Yorktown, VA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Processed customer transactions using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Maintained fuel dispensers and ensured proper functionality during shifts.
- Assisted operators in positioning loads for optimal storage and transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Game Design and Development
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Multi-media Graphic Design
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA05-2023
Skills
- Graphic design
- Typography
- 3D modeling
- 2D Design
- Illustration
- UI Design
- Leadership
- Team management
- Time optimization
- C
- Unreal Engine 5
- Unity Engine
- Autodesk Maya
Projects
ODU Game Jams:
-From February 3rd to the 16th 2025. I participated in the ODU spring serious game jam in which the theme was "Innovate". My partner and I not only managed to complete this project, but also scored 1st place in the game jam.
-From September 29th to October 6th 2025. I participated in the ODU fall serious game jam in which the theme was "Refection". My Team and I made the game "Echoes of the Past" and scored 1st place.
Timeline
Digital Printer Operator
Cardwell Printing and Advertising
08.2025 - Current
Project Lead
Grand Forge Games
02.2025 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Legasea Marina
05.2024 - 08.2024
Monarch Odyssey Internship: Project Lead
Old Dominion University
05.2024 - 12.2024
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Employed Services
01.2023 - Current
Customer Lead
Food Lion
06.2022 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Game Design and Development
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Multi-media Graphic Design
Virginia Peninsula Community College