Nathen Cantwell

About Nathen Cantwell

Hi, I\'m Nathen, an Senior Lead creative based in Phoenix, currently working remotely on a global scale. With over 18 years of experience, my expertise lies in brand design, creative brand development, and experiential design. I have a passion for guiding brands to connect deeply with their target audience, resulting in strong brand recognition, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to brand strategy.Throughout my career, I\'ve had the privilege of working in-house and agency-side with a strong creative background in both B2B and B2C sectors. Notable companies I\'ve collaborated with include GoDaddy, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Best Buy, Cox Communications, ExxonMobil, and more. During my tenure as the Senior Brand Art Director at GoDaddy, I\'ve focused on developing the company\'s visual brand framework, bringing cohesion to thousands of design assets, and creatively spearheading over 200 global projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.My collaborative approach extends across cross-functional teams, ensuring a seamless alignment between creative vision and strategic objectives. Specializing in design direction, art direction, brand design and identity, experiential design, retail design, illustration, and fine art, I have a diverse skill set that contributes to holistic creative solutions.Feel free to explore my comprehensive portfolio showcasing detailed case studies of my work at nathencantwell.com. If you\'re interested in partnering up to create something amazing, let\'s chat!Skills: Design Direction | Art Direction | Design | Adaptability | Team Player | Active Listener | Embraces Feedback | High-Quality Work | Quick Timelines | Excitement for Challenges | Mission-Driven | Unified Brand Voice | Presentation Skills | Visual Identity Creation | Design Thinking | Project Juggling | Creative Agency Experience

Experience

1. Senior Lead Brand Designer

   GoDaddy

   Jan 2025 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

Education

• Northern State University

  BA, Advertising Design and Fine Art

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Web Design
• Image Manipulation
• Creative Services
• Adobe Creative Suite
• History
• Brand and Identity Creation and Design
• Advertising
• Writing
• Os X
• Promotional Design
• Mac Os X
• After Effects
• Spanish-Speaking
• Photoshop
• Literature
• Proposal Writing
• Editing
• Spanish
• Speech Writing
• Higher Education
• Creative Direction
• Report Writing
• Interaction Design
• Brand Development
• Fine Art
• Brochures
• Online Research
• Indesign
• Experience Design
• Logo Design
• Email Marketing
• Politics
• Illustration
• Tutoring
• Powerpoint
• Research
• Strategy
• Public Speaking
• Interactive Marketing
• Graphic Design