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Hi, nice to meet you!

I’m Nicole Ventura, a creative professional who is driven by a desire to collaborate with people who are as passionately dedicated to their craft as I am.

My abilities to communicate effectively, think mindfully, plan diligently, learn curiously, and create open heartedly make me an asset to any project or team I’m on. I’m currently based in my hometown in the Greater Vancouver, BC Canada region and am open to any full-time, part-time or freelance design opportunities that align with my values and career goals.

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Professional Background

In my role as a freelance designer, and agency roles at Redstamp and Wallop, I have accumulated over 7 years of experience providing thoughtful UX/UI design for websites and digital products, content support and management, and crafting impactful digital design solutions. As a self-employed designer, I effectively manage my own projects, clients, and work myself while also collaborating closely with clients to come up with a shared vision everyone involved is happy with and proud of. At Redstamp, I progressed my design and communication skills by supporting a cross-functional team, contributing to the creation and management of design systems, and maintaining SaaS client websites. At Wallop, I developed expertise in modular design practices tailored to unique travel and hospitality brands, while also gaining proficiency in the WordPress CMS environment and working with developers. In 2018, I started my design journey when graduating from BCIT with a Certificate with Distinction from the New Media Design and Web Development program. These experiences have equipped me with a solid foundation to contribute effectively to diverse projects and teams.

Design Philosophy
In my design approach, I strive to craft seamless experiences that are both easy to use and delightful for all individuals. Central to my process is a commitment to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of the target audience, ensuring accessibility, adaptability, and coherence throughout every stage of design.
Skills & Expertise
technical skills

UX/UI Design

Product Design

Graphic Design

Design Systems

Design Thinking

Modular Design

Responsive Design

Branding

Wireframing

Prototyping

Accessibility

Project Management

Basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Figma ✨wizard✨

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress CMS

Canva

Miro

Google Suite

Asana

Monday

JIRA

soft skills

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Positive Energy + Mindset

Punctual + Reliable

Effective Communication

Effective Time Management

Customer Service

Solution-Oriented

Adaptability

Prioritization

Speed + Efficiency

Fast-Paced Environments
“If you’re looking for a standout designer who can tackle your biggest creative problems, Nicole's your gal. From the moment she joined us at Redstamp, it was clear that she would quickly become a linchpin in our creative team. As her Creative Director, I found Nicole's unique blend of creative flair and technical prowess absolutely invaluable. She quickly became my go-to for our most critical accounts—and I wasn't alone in my trust in her abilities. Team members across the board consistently vied to have her brilliance shine on their projects..."
Hannah Miller
Hannah MillerCreative Director, Redstamp Agency
“Nicole is a Unicorn. Having run a successful agency for the past 10+ years we've had a lot of folks on our team. I can say that without a doubt that none of them have brought what Nicole has. It's no shock that she was voted the MVP by her teammates. Her ability to connect with humans, and use empathy to guide design projects in a very positive way is outstanding. When paired with her incredible design instincts and talent it all blends together into the perfect team mate. Anyone who gets the opportunity to collaborate with Nicole should do whatever they can to make it happen.”
Kelso Kennedy
Kelso KennedyCo-Founder, Redstamp Agency
“Nicole is one of those rare website designers who is not only ridiculously creative but incredibly organized too. She understood the spec of the three projects which we have worked on and added extra value to the website with her input. The best part about working with Nicole is that she will bring joy to any project that she works on.”
Darryl Newby
Darryl NewbyCo-Founder, Welcome to Travel
“I only had the pleasure of working with Nicole for a little over a year, but in that time I got to see a rare mix of design sensibility, talent, agility, and resourcefulness. Her shining personality and hunger to grow makes collaboration with her truly delightful. 
Nicole would be an asset to any design team—I couldn't recommend her enough if I tried.”
Amer Alkhatib
Amer AlkhatibDesign Team Lead, Redstamp Agency
“Thank you so much Nicole! It truly was a pleasure working with you. You took our ideas and brought them to life & the whole process was a lot faster than I expected!! Incredible. The logo and website turned out way better than I expected or had in mind haha 😍
Thank you thank you!!”
Celeste Abeledo
Celeste AbeledoCo-Founder, Reef Dweller
“I’d like to give a Friday morning shout-out to the #curious and #tenacious Nicole. She’s been instrumental in keeping the Latero project moving smoothly by polishing up the website framework, coming up with creative image and design suggestions, and building out all the blocks. Nicole is always positive, helpful and enthusiastic and does amazing work, but she deserves a particularly big shoutout today. Thank you so much for everything!!”
Laura Wrubleski
Laura WrubleskiSenior Designer, Redstamp Agency
“As a small business owner, I greatly appreciate collaborators that take time, patience, and energy to complete a vision. Nicole is an absolute pleasure to work with. She’s professional, enthusiastic, and meets timelines while delivering beautiful work. I love her ideas and creative vision. Could not have better things to say, I highly recommend her.”
Kirscha Cramer
Kirscha CramerFounder, Five Sense Collective
“This week I would like to recognize the one, the only, Nicole!! We wanted to call out the killer work you’ve been doing on the UBCSUO project these last few weeks. You’ve got a great handle on the project, while helping the team stay super organized. Let’s give it up for Nicole! We appreciate you!!”
Brontë Bean
Brontë BeanSenior Developer, Redstamp Agency

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