About Me

Bio

My name is Nicole Griffing, and I’m a senior designer with nearly 10 years of experience currently residing in Austin, Texas.

Studio art and traditional visual design have each played equally significant parts in my design education. In both disciplines, a strong concept rooted in research and an understanding of the end users is necessary to create an idea that resonates, whether it’s art, design or a combination of the two. I’ve always felt that my practice as an artist is a strength as it empowers me to experiment with new art forms and feeds my ability to come up with imaginative solutions for clients.

In addition to design, my other current obsessions include my dachshund and chi-weenie, photographing my little nieces and nephew, sewing clothes, and searching for the world’s best queso.

Experience

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  • Senior Visual Designer at Mighty Citizen in Austin, TX (January 2023 - present)

  • Visual Designer at Mighty Citizen in Austin, TX (July 2019 - January 2023)

  • Junior Visual Designer at Mighty Citizen in Austin, TX (January 2018 - July 2019)

  • Digital Designer at Harris Media, LLC in Austin, TX (April 2016 - December 2017)

  • Graphic Designer & Marketing Strategist (contract work) at The Hamlin Home Team in Austin, TX (September 2015 - September 2019)

  • Graphic Design Intern at the University of Oklahoma Recruitment Services in Norman, OK (February 2012 - July 2015)

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, & AfterEffects)

  • Figma, Sketch, & Zeplin

  • User Experience Design

  • Social Media Management Strategy

  • Photography

  • Serigraphy

  • Painting

  • Hand-lettering

Testimonials

“I had the pleasure to work with Nicole through Mighty Citizen and the work they did to rename and brand our organization and to build a new website. Nicole took our big, scattered vision of our organization and our aspirations and built a beautiful brand that reflects our values and energy.

Beyond a beautiful website and brand she also designed our new logo. The thoughtfulness behind that design was emblematic of all of Nicole's work. She understands design is about visual communication. She really heard what we are about and put that into a great symbol we're proud to stand with.”

- Mimi, Director of Communications at Every Body Texas (at the time of testimonial)

“Nicole is young, but she's smart, thorough and way more organized than the average bear. Not only did she understand what I wanted, she predicted my needs ahead of time and exceeded my expectations. She's a pleasure to work with and aims to please. She's a perfectionist, but she doesn't let it slow her down. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.”

- Jill, The Hamlin Home Team with Keller Williams Realty Austin

“Nicole is a top-notch designer and a delightful person. I’ve worked with quite a few graphic designers over the years and she is among the most thoughtful and collaborative. Nicole’s instincts are fantastic. She’s a great designer, photographer, and fine artist. And she’s extremely humble - Nicole always welcomes the ideas of clients and colleagues while staying true to her expertise in what makes great design. If only there were more creatives like Nicole in the social impact space!”

- Caroline, Marketing Strategist at Mighty Citizen (at the time of testimonial)

“Nicole is not only highly skilled in design, particularly branding, print design and illustration, but she also has the work ethic and positive attitude to go with it and make her an ideal team member. She excels when juggling multiple projects at the same time and knows how to stay organized and meet deadlines.”

- Tiffany, Assistant Director of Communications at University of Oklahoma Recruitment Services (at the time of testimonial)

“I enjoyed working with Nicole during my time at Mighty Citizen. Nicole is an extremely talented, creative, thoughtful designer. Nicole does a great job of listening to our clients, understanding their needs and aesthetic, and then creating beautiful and nuanced designs that work to forward the mission of our mission-driven clients. As a PM, Nicole makes my job easy! She keeps me up-to-date on the status of her work, notifies me of any blockers, and is great at documenting everything within our project management system. I look forward to seeing Nicole grow as a designer and I highly recommend her!”

- Nancy, Project Manager at Mighty Citizen (at the time of testimonial)