Nicole Stein
Creative-Art Director & Marketing Leader | Brand Strategy, Integrated Campaigns, Executive & Consulting Experience
- Role
- Owner, Creative-art Director at Stein Media Design
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicole Stein
Creative Director & Marketing Leader | 20+ Years Driving Brand, Growth & Visual StrategyI’m a creative leader with 20+ years of experience shaping brand strategy, creative direction, and integrated marketing for organizations ranging from SMBs to large enterprise environments. My career spans overseeing the marketing and creative direction of a $175M+ organization, leading teams, managing complex budgets, and delivering high-impact work across print, digital, and experiential channels.I specialize in guiding the why behind the work—connecting business objectives to strong creative vision—while remaining deeply hands-on. I’ve led everything from brand systems and campaign development to content strategy, media planning, and production execution, ensuring ideas are not only compelling but also effective.Creative Direction & BrandI bring a refined eye and a strategic mindset to creative leadership, producing elegant, memorable, and performance-driven design across print, web, email, social, photography, and interactive media. I value clarity, consistency, and storytelling that strengthen brand trust and recognition.Strategy & GrowthMy background includes business development and growth strategy—identifying opportunities, researching and qualifying leads, building partnerships, and supporting revenue through marketing alignment. I’m experienced in both B2C and B2B environments, with a strong understanding of market trends, production processes, and scalable systems.Leadership & CollaborationI’ve successfully led marketing and design teams, managed studio operations, and partnered closely with executives, stakeholders, and clients. I lead by example, value transparency, and focus on building collaborative environments where strong ideas thrive and deadlines are met.Industry ExperienceRetail, Manufacturing, Industrial, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Government, Education, Construction, Food & Beverage, Broadcasting, Healthcare, and Life Sciences.Tools & PlatformsAdobe Creative Suite, Salesforce & SFMC, Marketo, DOMO, Akamai, HubSpot-adjacent tools, email and landing page platforms, and a wide range of CMS and marketing automation systems.
Experience
Owner, Creative-art Director
Mar 2015 — Present · Cedarburg, WI, US
Education
Benedictine University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing Management
2005 — 2007
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design
1999 — 2002
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design and Marketing
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities
- Integrated Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Communication
- B2b Marketing
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Social Media Integration
- Reliable
- Management
- Business Development
- Digital Marketing
- Leadership
- Press Releases
- Social Skills
- Brand Development
- Multiple Priorities
- Graphic Design
- Account Management
- Hard-Working
- Customer Service
- Lead Generation
- Crm
- B2b
- Strategic Communications
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media
- Direct Mail
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Team Player
- Marketing Communications
- Work Ethic
- Strategy
- E-Commerce
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Management
- Online Marketing
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