Mike Nichols

About Mike Nichols

I\'m a creative maestro who composes letters, colors, and pictures into a visual orchestra to help people understand the world around them.As a skilled Visual Designer and Art Director, my career has been defined by my ability to deliver best-in-class solutions for clients across a wide range of industries, and I’m always eager to take on the next challenge. With a keen eye for innovation and a penchant for problem-solving, I step into leadership roles with finesse and direct my team toward success. I listen to both my team\'s and my clients\' needs, making decisions that push boundaries without pushing buttons. From brainstorming big-picture strategies to fine tuning the tiniest details, I take pride in guiding projects from concept to completion.I\'ve had the privilege of collaborating with some incredible clients, including headlining names like Dodge, Lunchables, Groupon, Disney, Allstate, Invisalign, Verizon, and many more. But I\'ve also got a soft spot for small business. In my college days I opened, owned, and operated a gourmet hot dog stand. Since then, I’ve had a passion for working with both new and established local business owners in building their brands and amplifying their stories. I\'m energized by teams that believe in their products, no matter how small or large.MY TOOLS OF CHOICE:Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, Figma, Sketch, Wordpress, Powerpoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, Monday, Slack, TeamsMY SKILLSET:Art Direction, Branding, UI/UX Design, Image Editing, Print Design Web Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Illustration, Layout, Experience Design, Attention to Detail, Brainstorming, Creative Problem SolvingMY EXPERTISE:Landing Pages, Advertising, Infographics, Email Design, Packaging, Wireframing, OOH Design, Presentation Design, Banner Ads, Social Media Design, Poster Design, Logo Design, Apparel, Corporate Identity, Motion Graphics, and much moreIf you\'re in need of a creative rock star to guide your project to center stage, I\'m the guy who brainstorms solutions, researches why they\'ll work, and then meticulously blends design prowess with creative strategy for the result that resonates with your audience. Let\'s collaborate and craft some truly memorable work together. You can check out a selection of my work on my portfolio: to turn ideas into reality? Let\'s connect, and together we\'ll make the world a more harmonious place, one creative composition at a time!

Experience

1. Ui Ux Product Design Lead

   MDG

   Apr 2025 — Present · Boca Raton, FL, US

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Visual Communication (Studio Art, Design, & Media Arts)

  2010 — 2013

• McHenry County College

  Graphic Design

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Logo Design
• Illustration
• Book Design
• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Concept Development
• Creative Strategy
• Css
• Digital Publication Design
• Graphic Design
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Branding & Identity
• After Effects
• Motion Graphics
• Indesign
• Corporate Identity
• Html
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Mobile Web Design
• Web Design
• User Experience
• Visual Communication
• Interaction Design
• Experience Design
• Creative Direction
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Print Design
• Posters
• Typography
• Adobe Edge