Nick S.
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Skill pts: 5

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Experience

  • Founder & Principal Designer 1SPACE Studio, LLC · Freelance Jul 2020 – Present 6 yrs Plymouth, WI, United States - 3D Experiential Design, Industrial Design, Design Engineering, Graphic Design, Interface Design, Ux/Ui, Sketching, Brand Identity Systems, Fabrication
    - Rapid Prototyping, 3D-Printing, Patent Concepts, Conceptual Architecture, Interior Design, Sculpture, Retail
    - Developed Brand Identity Systems, Marketing Collateral, & Digital Assets for Clients across Retail, Food, and Consumer Goods
    - Designed responsive Websites in Squarespace and executed Ux/Ui Design, Iconography, and Infographics aligning to Client Brand Guidelines
    - Managed Client Relationships, Timelines, and Production Workflows from Concept to Launch
  • 3D Experiential Designer FifthColor · Full-time Apr 2023 – Apr 2026 3 yrs Sheboygan Falls, WI, United States - 3D Experiential Design, Graphic Design, Activations, & Signage for Large‑Scale Professional Sporting Events, Tradeshows, Branded Environments
    - 3D-Modeling, Rendering, Sketching, Wayfinding Systems; Ensuring Brand Style Consistency and Accessibility at Every Level of the Experience
    - Event Engineering, Patent Design, Industrial Design, Digital Touchpoints, Fabrication, Prototyping, Ux/Ui, Collaboration with Technology Team
    - Designed a Comprehensive Brand System Refresh for the USGA & US Open; Graphic System Contract for all USGA Events for the next 10 Years
    - Designed & Engineered 14‑Foot‑Tall Navigational Mash Pole “Beacon” for the US Open (Used to Help 200,000+ Attendees Navigate the Event)
    - Developed Innovative Spatial Design Solutions using Visual Storytelling, Cutting-Edge Experiential Technology, and Modular Fabrication Systems
    - Clients Include: US Open, USGA, PGA, Ryder Cup, Kohler, Toptracer, LIV Golf, Special Olympics, Bemis, Sartori, Old Wisconsin, Pentair, Carbliss
    - Concepted, Designed, & Fabricated Large-Scale Trade Show Booths, including a 20x40 Foot Booth Design for Bemis (KBIS 2026)
    - Produce CAD Floorplans and Conduct Site Visits to ensure Accuracy across all Activations & Events, Full-Scale Drawings and Dimensional Accuracy
    - Designed 6,000 sq. ft. Expansion Plan for the Corporate Building; Worked with Architects to ensure Full-Scale Accuracy & Fabrication Quality
    - Designed Brand Identity System, Signage, Wayfinding, and Event Engineering for Special Olympics 2026 at the University of Minnesota Campus
  • Solar System Designer & Assistant Team Lead Everlight Solar · Full-time Jul 2021 – Apr 2026 4 yrs 9 mos Sheboygan, WI, United States - Produced Residential Solar System Designs using 3D‑LIDAR Modeling optimized for Performance, Aesthetics, and Customer Experience
    - Promoted to Assistant Design Team Lead overseeing Design Quality control across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Nebraska
    - Trained, Led and Mentored Designers, ensuring adherence to Visual Standards, Efficiency Benchmarks, and Brand Consistency
    - Supervised Design Quality Control & Design Team for Company, Highest Design Sales Percentage and Lowest Redesign Rate on the Team
  • Jr. Graphic Designer Triarc Marketing · Full-time Dec 2019 – Jul 2020 7 mos Boulder, CO, United States - Website Design on Webflow, Brand Identity Systems, Ux/Ui, Infographics, Iconography, Print, Packaging Design, Dielines, Illustrations
    - Delivered Packaging Design, Dielines, Print Production Files, Illustrations, and Social Media Assets brought to National Market
    - Designed Brand‑Aligned Marketing Assets including Digital Ads, Social Media Content, Billboards, Print Ads, Logos, Etc.
    - Collaborated with Clients on Design Decks, Presentations, and Consultations to align Creative Execution with Business Objectives
  • Studio Photographer University of Wisconsin - Stout · Part-time Sep 2016 – May 2018 1 yrs 8 mos Menomonie, WI, United States - Photographed, Edited, and Color Corrected Images of the School of Art & Design Gallery Pieces, Events, Shows, and Installations
    - Professional Portraits of Faculty and Students, Lighting, Video Production, Final Touchups, Final Exports, and File Organization
  • Industrial Design Intern Distill Product Development · Full-time May 2015 – Sep 2015 4 mos Milwaukee, WI, United States - Traditional Industrial Design Studio, 3D-Modeling, Sketching, Autodesk Fusion, Keyshot, Adobe Suite, 3D-Printing, Renderings, Ux/Ui
    - Problem Identification, Personas, Ergonomics, Mind Maps, Collaboration, Critiques, Presentations, Design Decks, Client Meetings

Education

  • University of Wisconsin - Stout Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design, null 2013 – 2018 Activities and Societies: null

Other experience

  • 2025 Hermes Creative Award Platinum Winner (2024 & 2025 US Open Championships: Fan & Player Experience)

Stats

Joined: May 24, 2020

Last seen: July 29, 2026

Location

Sheboygan, WI, United States

Sheboygan, WI, United States