Nano Nobrega

Creative Director / Founder

2017 – Present

Founded in 2017, Collective Device (CODE) is my entrepreneurial venture where I deploy expertise in brand development, product design, and manufacturing for diverse clients. Specializing in launching startups, I guide businesses from initial logo design through brand identity, product design, marketing content, to manufacturing and distribution logistics. Successfully led rebranding efforts for established brands and orchestrated collaborations with illustrators and designers in the action sports industry. Oversaw the entire apparel production process, from material outsourcing and cut&sew to packaging design, marketing, e-commerce, and global logistics. Managed license projects, negotiating agreements, studying market positioning, and analyzing consumer behavior. Secured noteworthy collaborations with Juxtapose Magazine, Robert Williams, Hot-Rod Magazine, Playboy, LA RAMS, and renowned artists like Mister Cartoon and Shepard Fairey. At Collective Device, I've masterfully navigated the complete spectrum of branding, product design, manufacturing, and distribution, establishing impactful partnerships and achieving impressive market presence. https://www.collectivedevise.com/

Business Partner / Creative Director

2017 – 2023

Drove California Locos, an artist collective, to global brand recognition by spearheading comprehensive brand development. Conceptualized collaboration ideas, crafted pitches, and negotiated licensing agreements. Directed collection designs and product development, collaborating with domestic and international manufacturers. Managed import processes, customs clearance, warehousing, and global distribution. Led marketing campaigns, coordinated multimedia shoots, and supported e-commerce. Played a vital role in a small sales team. Secured prestigious collaborations with entities like Mister Cartoon and the LA RAMS, orchestrated successful art shows with 3,000+ attendees, and garnered media coverage in Juxtapose, Inked Magazine, and major TV channels such as KTLA. My strategic vision and execution propelled California Locos into a renowned global brand.

Creative Director

2007 – 2017

Embarked as a designer within Globe Brand, contributed to various brand projects, aiding the art department in product design, marketing assets, and production. Ascending to Creative Director, co-founded two influential brands, steering comprehensive visual development and marketing initiatives.Oversaw the end-to-end process, from trend monitoring and product design to business partnerships, manufacturing, quality control, and global marketing strategy. Both brands quickly ascended to premier status, dominating the market with expansive global distribution and prominent retail presence.Achieved remarkable sell-through reports, attesting to the brands' impactful market standing and affirming my strategic prowess in creative leadership and brand development.

Creative Director / Co-Founder

2006 – 2010

Co-founder and Creative Director, orchestrating the holistic brand development process. Managed the visual representation of the company's identity, overseeing artists, garment development, marketing strategies, and the entire spectrum of art creation, web, photo, and video production. Achieved notable success by landing products on high-profile figures featured in TV, radio shows, and the art scene.Played a pivotal role in shaping the brand's image and enhancing its visibility through strategic creative initiatives.

Graphic Designer

2005 – 2006

Designer responsible for overseeing product development for a leading sports equipment brand. Spearheaded design processes for snowboards, wakeboards, and collateral such as catalogs, flyers, and e-commerce assets. Expertly crafted marketing materials and coordinated production for seamless manufacturing. Managed the product development department, ensuring cohesive and innovative designs met brand standards. Adept at merging creativity with strategic vision, consistently driving product success and enhancing the brand's visual identity.

Bachelors Degree Marketing and Advertising

1994 – 1999

Associate Degree Business Development

2007 – 2008

Business Development Fashion Industry

Associates degree Multimedia Design

2002 – 2004