I'm Nick

Memoji of the featured designer: Nicholas Young
UX/UI Designer
with a focus
on mobile apps

About me

Decorative Star element


Nick [He/Him] is a designer, thinker, & leader with a passion for sustainability, art, community, and psychology. He seeks to continue learning and growing by practicing thorough research, cross-discipline problem-solving, and diverse storytelling to inspire social change & enhance the world to be a more creative, accessible, and innovative place.

During his free time, Nick can often be found hiking through nature, playing video games, spending time with family and friends, or nurturing his miniature greenhouse and 2 cats.​​


Let’s create together!
📬  Email: contact@nickyoung.design
🔖  Work: www.nickyoung.design

experience

Product Designer
Nick Young Designs, LLC
freelance - Remote
May 2020 - Present

- Nick Young Designs is a freelance design studio of four years based in Norman, OK, committed to

crafting innovative and impactful visual solutions that harmoniously blend creativity with functionality.
Studios Visual Designer
Bottle Rocket Studios
full time - Remote
June 2022 - March 2023

- Founded / maintained design systems for DTC, B2C, and B2B SaaS clients using Agile methodology.

- Created and managed cohesive 50+ component libraries and documented existing patterns.

- Improved efficiency and optimized development handoff while observing WCAG AAA protocol.

- Effectively communicated with global strategic partners, developers, and stakeholders on a daily basis.

- Built low-fidelity wireframes and user flows for a myriad of user stories, personas, and site maps.

- Composed animated motion graphics for high-fidelity prototypes, websites, apps, and dashboards.

- Instilled multiple GTM strategies, style guides, and governance processes that aligned production.

- Experience working with brands such as: ShopRunner, FedEx, Arby’s, and Baylor Scott & White Health.
Graphic Designer
Tailwind App
Contract - Remote
September 2020 - June 2022

- Conceptualized and created 500+ unique template layouts for marketed social media / email posts.

- Collected and presented user experience research data, A/B testing, and color blind vision simulations.

- Designed and implemented copywriting for 50+ Photoshop mockups to visualize example posts.

- Catalogued 4000+ Airtable records to prioritize workstreams for cross-functional teams.

- Produced documentation, data visualizations, and prototypes for developers and stakeholders.
Design Internship
Resonator Art Institute
Norman, Ok, USA
January 2019 - May 2019

- Led the execution print and digital deliverables while adhering to brand and strategy guidelines.

- Co-led the event planning, installation, and management of the first Resonator Graphic Design Show.

- Influenced leadership in defining brand voice and drove a 15% increase in Patreon ad conversions.

software

four star connection icon
Decorative Star element
Figma
Decorative Star element
Illustrator
Decorative Star element
InDesign
Decorative Star element
Photoshop
Decorative Star element
After Effects
Decorative Star element
Webflow
Decorative Star element
ChatGPT
Decorative Star element
Miro
Decorative Star element
Microsoft Suite
Decorative Star element
Google Suite
Decorative Star element
Sketch
Decorative Star element
Azure / Jira

sKILLS

Decorative Star element
User Interface Design
Decorative Star element
User Experience Research
Decorative Star element
Brand Strategy
Decorative Star element
Graphic Design
Decorative Star element
User-Centered Design
Decorative Star element
Design Systems
Decorative Star element
AI Prompt Engineering
Decorative Star element
Prototyping
Decorative Star element
Wireframing
Decorative Star element
Motion Graphics
Decorative Star element
Typography
Decorative Star element
Illustration

eDucation

BFA in Visual Communication
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Ok, USA
January 2016 - May 2020
Minor:
- Art History

Activities and Societies:

- BR Social Media Team – Member
- BR Learning Initiative – Member
- OU Graphic Design Association – VP
- AIGA, Oklahoma Chapter – Member
- SEGD – Member
- Pi Kappa Phi – Member
DOCX Download

services

UI Design

Elevate your digital products with captivating and user-friendly interfaces. Our UI design services focus on crafting visually appealing layouts and intuitive user experiences that leave a lasting impression.

discover
discover

Brand Strategy

Define and refine your brand identity with a strategic approach. Brand strategy helps you create a compelling brand story, establish a unique positioning, and develop a roadmap for consistent brand growth and recognition.

discover
discover

Design Systems

Streamline your design workflow and maintain consistency across all your digital assets with a customized design system. We create comprehensive design guidelines, components, and patterns that ensure brand cohesion, efficiency, and accessibility.

discover
discover

Design Counseling

Need guidance on your design projects? Our design counseling services offer expert advice and insights to help you make informed design decisions, solve design challenges, and optimize your creative process.

discover
discover

Animation Design

Add life and personality to your digital content with animation design. Let's create engaging and visually stunning animations that enhance user engagement, brand memorability, and storytelling.

discover
discover

Icon Design

Make a strong visual impact with custom icons that resonate with your brand and convey information effectively. Our icon design services provide unique and recognizable visuals that stand out in any context.

discover
discover
Let's w   rk 
together !
contact@nickyoung.design