Nicole Steffen

About Nicole Steffen

Marketing leaders have enough on their plates, and chasing down design assets or reinventing the wheel every time a new campaign launches shouldn’t be one of them.That’s where I come in.I work with marketing and communication leaders who need a reliable creative partner to bring structure, consistency, and strategy to their brand, especially when things move fast and expectations run high.Whether it\'s a strategic rebrand, a fresh visual identity, or high-impact marketing materials, I make sure your design works hard for your business (not just your mood board).With 15+ years of experience in agency and in-house environments, I understand what it takes to support ambitious teams under real-world pressure. And I take pride in being someone clients can trust to deliver thoughtful, high-impact work without the hand-holding.Clients appreciate my ability to plug in quickly, ask the right questions, and deliver designs that not only look great but drive real business impact. Because design should make your job easier, not harder.If you\'re looking for a design partner who can think like a marketer and care about your business as much as you do, let\'s talk. Explore more work at nicolesteffen.com Schedule a 30-minute consultation at https://calendar.app.google/yWr7hNLv5CSmfEAn6

Experience

1. Owner Creative Director

   Nicole Steffen Design

   Jan 2017 — Present · MI, US

   Nicole Steffen is a design leader with 15+ years of experience helping marketing and communication teams clarify their message, elevate their brand, and execute high-quality creative, fast.As founder and creative director of Nicole Steffen Design, she leads a boutique studio built for one thing: helping marketing leaders get strategic, on-brand design without the overhead of building an internal team.Nicole partners with various clients, from enterprise brands to creative agencies, who need a seasoned designer who can jump in, lead with strategy, and deliver exceptional work without hand-holding.Whether the goal is a full rebrand, a campaign rollout, or just ongoing, reliable creative support, Nicole helps teams show up with confidence and consistency.Clients turn to Nicole Steffen Design for:• A creative partner who understands both brand and business• Design that aligns with goals and speaks to the audience• High-impact sales and marketing assets• Brand systems that scale• Steady support through rebrands, launches, and campaignsExplore more work at nicolesteffen.com

Education

• Ferris State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Interaction Design
• Brand Development
• Promotions
• Corporate Identity
• Html
• Brochures
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Photoshop
• Image Manipulation
• Typography
• Graphic Design
• SEO
• Concept Development
• Pre-Press
• Advertising
• Adobe Acrobat
• Visual Communication
• Layout
• Direct Mail
• Creative Direction
• Writing
• Banners
• Art Direction
• Newsletters
• Logo Design
• User Interface Design
• Graphics
• Business Cards
• Invitations
• Indesign
• Stationery
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media
• Css
• Posters
• Mac
• Creative Strategy
• User Experience Design
• Packaging