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Virginia Nicholson

Visual Designer at IBM
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Seasoned designer and researcher with expertise in UX, publication, and graphic design.
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Location
Austin, Texas, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Mandarin Chinese Limited working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • German Limited working proficiency
Skills
  • Ux Design
  • Publication Design
  • Typography
  • Indesign
  • Graphic Design
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Virginia Nicholson is a seasoned designer and researcher with expertise in UX, publication, and graphic design. She has worked with various clients, including IBM, Kaikala coffee, and the National Palace Museum, developing brand strategies, identities, and packaging designs. Virginia holds a Master's degree in Graphic Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a BA in History from Yale University.

Credentials

  • Earning Advocacy Practitioner
    IBM
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe
    Aug, 2014
    - May, 2026
  • Adobe InDesign
    Adobe
    Aug, 2014
    - May, 2026
  • Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2016
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • IBM
    • Austin, Texas Area
    • Visual Designer
      • Jan 2017 - Present
      • Austin, Texas Area

  • VSN Design
    • Austin, Texas Area
    • Freelance Designer
      • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
      • Austin, Texas Area

      Worked with client Kaikala coffee to develop brand strategy, identity, and packaging.

  • frog
    • Austin, TX
    • Visual Design Intern
      • Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
      • Austin, TX

      Created high-fidelity mockups for responsive client site; refined workshop materials and presentation decks; participated in team-based design research, synthesis, and concepting.

  • Dancewave
    • Dancewave
    • Development Associate
      • Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
      • Dancewave

      Assisted Director in executing all aspects of fundraising strategy for this youth-focused nonprofit, from grant writing to board development and event planning. Created original designs for annual appeal and event postcards.

  • Triangulo
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Dance Studio Manager
      • Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
      • Greater New York City Area

      Overhauled operations at New York City's only dance studio dedicated to tango: redesigned promotional materials; set up MindBody online registration to track enrollment and retention; established social activities for new students; created workflows for volunteer staff.

  • Shanghai Museum
    • Shanghai City, China
    • Curatorial Intern
      • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
      • Shanghai City, China

      Conducted a full review of all English-language exhibition labels at one of China's top art museums.

  • National Palace Museum
    • Taipei City, Taiwan
    • Translator / Docent
      • 2003 - 2004
      • Taipei City, Taiwan

      Translated Museum newsletter and exhibition guides from Mandarin to English. Led English-language tours and standardized guide training materials.

  • Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
    • Greater Boston Area
    • Publications Director
      • 2001 - 2002
      • Greater Boston Area

      Wrote grant proposals, a quarterly newsletter, and a beach revitalization planning document adopted by the City of Revere. Updated website to accept credit card donations.

  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences
    • Greater Boston Area
    • Web Editor
      • 2001 - 2002
      • Greater Boston Area

      Managed website and forum for this 223-year old intellectual organization. Designed event invitations and press releases.

  • The Internet Advertising Agency
    • Greater Boston Area
    • Freelance Web Designer
      • 1999 - 2000
      • Greater Boston Area

      Designed several sites, including “The Alger Hiss Story,” featured in Yahoo's Top10 and the New York Times 'Circuits' section.

  • The Atlantic Monthly
    • Greater Boston Area
    • New Media Intern
      • Sep 1999 - Dec 1999
      • Greater Boston Area

      Used BBEdit to prepare print articles for the online edition of this landmark literary magazine; worked with the marketing department to create an online database of articles.

  • Entertainment Weekly
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Design Intern
      • Jun 1997 - Aug 1997
      • Greater New York City Area

      Responsible for editing the 'Classified' and 'Encore' sections of this award-winning, nationally-circulated publication; obtained artistic permission for printed works.

Education

  • 2013 - 2016
    Savannah College of Art and Design
    Master’s Degree, Graphic Design
  • 2004 - 2007
    Stanford University
    MA, East Asian Studies
  • 1994 - 1998
    Yale University
    BA, History

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