Illustrator

SKILLS

EDUCATION

STATEMENT EXPERIENCE

California College of the Arts Class of 2020

BFA Illustration + Minor in the History of Art & Visual Culture GPA: 3.93

Fine artist and illustrator with experience in analog and digital print design, product development, marketing, and visual studies. Creates purposeful and aesthetically pleasing visuals inspired by flora, fauna, and cultural references through ornamental layouts and meticulous detail. Passionate about celebrating identity through the creation of authentically beautiful surroundings.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Art IG: @paloma.nicole.illustration

Personal IG: @paloma.nicole

L: www.linkedin.com/in/palomanicole/

Drawing, Painting, Hand lettering, Pattern making, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Organized, Adaptive, Dedicated

palomanicole.com ******.*****@*****.*** 214-***-**** BKR

Design Intern, Spring 2020 San Francisco, CA

• Researched location specific motifs, created mood boards, and used existing products as inspiration for new line of bkr souvenir sleeves under the direction of the art director.

• Re-designed existing “compact cap” packaging in order to demonstrate a more clear instructional visual aid.

• Designed new “hydration goal sticker sheet” for the self- care bundle launch; making it easy for customers to tack their progress.

• Updated monthly Warehouse Sale campaign for site banner, email, paid-ad, and social media.

KIRA KIDS

Designer, 2020 San Francisco, CA

• Prepared artwork for production ready standards.

• Designed and developed newly launched Fall 2020

Hawaii line through computer generated graphics in multiple color ways which were applied to a variety of textiles and stationary.

• Designed new line of Black Lives Matter collection under the direction of company founder. Raised over

$5,000 from this “Feel Good Collection” which were donated to the Equal Justice Initiative, Black Girls Code, Color of Change, and George Floyd’s GoFundMe.

IMANI COLLECTIVE

Product Design Intern, Summer 2019 Dallas, TX

• Assisted in Imani’s rebranding process by researching firm and audience in order to illustrate and design website layout, icons, company colors, and general aesthetic.

• Created artwork and provided design specs to be

applied to new packaging and products which include, but are not limited to poly-mailers, pennants, hangs signs, pillows, ornaments, and rugs.

• Conceptualized and designed products to be pitched to stockists.

• Provided design support for daily operations including social media, email campaigns, instagram posts, quality control, and shipping.

MI GOLONDRINA

Graphic Design Intern, Summer 2019 Dallas, TX

• Worked alongside the E-Commerce Team to craft

client experience through visual graphics and illustration content for social media, email campaigns, and in-store signage.

• Photographed and edited products in order to create thread color guide, flat lays, and marketing content.

• Took new line of t-shirt and dress concepts from ideation to production using mood boards and existing products as inspiration, while under the direction of company fashion designer and owner.

HONORS & AWARDS

Creative Achievement Award

Diversity Scholarship

Lowell Herrero Endowed Scholarship

The Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation Illustration Scholarship Award

ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP

BRAVEN

Fellow, 2020 San Francisco, CA

• Completed weekly modules and participated in weekly meetings to enhance networking, leadership, and

professional development skills.

• Tackled individual and team challenges that covered leadership and career concepts, and engaged in career- building workshops.

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

Residential Advisor, 2019-2020 Oakland, CA

• Acted as a facilitator for the ethnically diverse residence hall community.

• Enhanced the academic, social, educational, and

environmental development of each of the residents.

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