Nikeisha Nelson
Freelance Design Direction · Elan Skis
Brooklyn, NY
In My Own Words
Always eager to learn & meet new people. Feel free to look at samples of my work & I look forward to finding ways to improve your product/business. http://nikinel.com
Work Experience
Freelance Design Direction
Elan Skis2018 – 2019
Developed a series of ski designs, including marketing direction, graphic execution, copywriting, and color story targeted towards the female North American market.Having snowboarded throughout my life, I aimed to capture the emotion and experience of unrestraint and being on the slope with one's friends.
Freelance UI / UX Designer
Big Data Federation Inc.2018 – 2019
The BDF provides a large amount of correlation data to its enterprise users. I was brought on to improve the user experience of their website. I presented user conscious workflows and produced wireframes, interactive prototypes, and developed a style guide for a user dashboard redesign. My aim was to restructure the presentation of their data to reduce confusion and to create a more inviting, less intimidating experience for their user.
Freelance Product Designer
Imperial College + Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation2017 – 2018
I established concept designs for a nutritional intake monitoring device by doing sketches, research, 3D modeling, and physical foam prototyping. I collaborated with the lead researcher to finalize designs by conducting wear tests. I developed a design which can be cheaply produced and worn without entering the user's ear for sanitation reasons.
Freelance Product Designer
Christopher Ræburn2017 – 2018
I was asked to create a bag for Christopher Ræburn's AW18 Fashion line. While taking into consideration the brand's aesthetic and seasonal direction, I conceptualized designs through a series of sketches. Working with Christopher and his team, I designed patterns and constructed a Remade® bag, which was produced as part of their 2018 Immersive collection which premiered at London Fashion Week 2018.
Nike Senior Graphic Artist
Haddad Brands2011 – 2016
Managed graphic team and created seasonal designs, including logos, t-shirt/dri-fit/legging/all-overprints/sportswear/accessories for Nike YA Line (boys/girls). Communicated with overseas & domestic factories to execute all graphic related sampling, production, and prototyped new techniques. Conducted seasonal market research, combining forward-thinking design and brand appropriate aesthetics. Presented the seasonal progress and graphic delivery to upper management / sales / design teams.