Nick Jibben

About Nick Jibben

Creative leader with over 2 decades of experience building and leading high-performing…

Experience

1. VP Creative Director

   Gelia

   Aug 2009 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Currently leading the Raleigh office and overseeing creative teams across three locations (Buffalo, Peoria, and Raleigh), I’ve spent over 16 years developing strategic, integrated campaigns primarily for B2B and industrial clients, most notably growing the Caterpillar account from $500K to over $10M.My role has involved not only creative leadership but also operational and strategic management, including opening, staffing, and successfully scaling two remote offices in Peoria, IL, and Raleigh, NC. These expansions required hiring talent, building local client relationships, and maintaining cohesive workflows across multiple locations.Passionate about leveraging technology, I’ve introduced AI-driven processes and digital tools that streamline collaboration and enhance creative output, consistently delivering measurable business impact. My approach centers on building and mentoring high-performing teams and driving brand growth through strategic storytelling and creative innovation.Specialties include:• Creative Leadership and Team Development• Opening and Managing Remote Offices• Integrated and Digital Campaign Development• Strategic Brand Storytelling• B2B and Industrial Marketing• AI and Technology Integration• Client Collaboration and Account Growth

Education

• Illinois State University

  BS

Skills

• Direct Mail
• Corporate Identity
• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Email Marketing
• Web Design
• Creative Direction
• Indesign
• Graphics
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Brand Development
• Integrated Marketing
• Creative Strategy
• Typography
• SEO
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Brochures
• Logo Design