NICOLE DURBANO
Mount Ephraim,NJ
Summary
Graphic designer with a passion for fashion and 8+ years of experience
translating trends & brand stories into captivating visuals. Eager to
leverage expertise for QVC’s portfolio, fueling their creative vision with
fresh concepts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
BPG International
2023.05 - Current
- Develops chic packaging and seasonal graphic concepts for various companies including Target, Walmart, and Dollar General
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Product Development) to translate brand vision and trends into marketable collections
- Demonstrates expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Dimensions) as well hand drawing to create engaging multimedia content that adheres to brand guidelines and drives sales
- Manages project timelines from concept to completion, ensuring efficient workflows and timely delivery of impactful designs.
Graphic Designer
BPG International
2018.04 - 2023.05
- Created engaging social media graphics (static and animated) for various platforms, researching and analyzing trends to ensure designs resonated with the target audience
- Designed a variety of digital and print marketing materials (brochures, web design elements), ensuring brand consistency across all channels
- Shined in a fast-paced team environment by juggling projects, meeting deadlines, and adapting to shifts, all while fostering collaboration and open communication.
Graphic Designer/Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Philly PR Girl
2017.06 - 2018.04
- Created engaging social media graphics (static and animated) for various platforms, researching and analyzing trends to ensure designs resonated with the target audience
- Designed a variety of digital and print marketing materials (brochures, web design elements), ensuring brand consistency across all channels
- Excelled in a fast-paced team environment by juggling projects, meeting deadlines, and adapting to shifts, all while fostering collaboration and open communication.
- Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
High School Art Teacher
Cumberland Regional High School
2016.06 - 2017.06
- Mentored and nurtured future designers, fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasized results-oriented design thinking
- Presented new design concepts and techniques, effectively communicating complex ideas to a large audience (150 students)
- Managed project schedules and task delegation, ensuring efficient learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Rowan University
Glassboro, United States05.2016
Skills
- Package Design
- Digital Advertising
- Print Design
- Illustration
- 3D Rendering
- Motion Graphics
- Typography
- Website Design
- Video Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Procreate
- Figma
- Wordpress
- Microsoft 365
- Monday / Slack
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
BPG International
2023.05 - Current
Graphic Designer
BPG International
2018.04 - 2023.05
Graphic Designer/Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Philly PR Girl
2017.06 - 2018.04
High School Art Teacher
Cumberland Regional High School
2016.06 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Rowan University