Top Talent like NACONA are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

NACONA FIERRO

Creative & Brand Strategist • Project Manager • PR and Communications Specialist • Kings County, NY, US
Fashion Design
Screen Printing
Print Design
Content Development
Art
Product Photography
Project Management
Technical Consultancy
Food Photography
Photo Editing
Photoshop
Videography Lighting
Photography
Photography Lighting
Design
Lightroom
Color Grading
Photo Staging
Gallery Assistance
Jack-of-all Trades
Event Photography
Adobe Creative Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Creative Director and Art Manager
With a background in brand development, art direction, and graphic design, I have over two decades of experience in the creative industry. My expertise includes managing art production, developing partnerships, and leading creative projects for various brands and events. I have worked with clients such as Jack Daniels, Kangol, Marvel, and Disney, creating artwork for merchandise, promotions, and events. My skills also extend to screen printing, e-commerce, and advanced printing techniques, making me a versatile professional in the field. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to drive sales, increase memberships, and triple mailing lists and social media followings through strategic marketing efforts. My passion for art and design has led me to contribute to the success of numerous projects and brands, making a significant impact in the industry.

Work History

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Brand Development Art Direction Graphics Photo

Pixel Pop Creativewww.pxlpopcreative.com Media Kits Ideation Sales and Promotions Collateral Event Collateral and Sponsorship Proposals Guerilla Marketing Tactics Master Color Separator. Screen printed t-shirt production and E-commerce. Young mens, young miss, boys, and toddler divisions. Licensed sample department. Advanced printing techniques such as wet and dry glitter, flock, puff, foil, metallics, caviar beads, sugar, waterbase, and softhand inks. Pxl Pop Creative has been a go to in the industry since moving to New York in 2007. Always moving forward.
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Creative Director

Gowanus Print LabOct 2015 - Jun 2016 • 9 mosDeveloped partnerships. Managed gallery and exhibition calendar. Lead Creative on projects including Jack Daniels, Kangol, Rough Trade Records, Threes Brewing, Northside Fest, Brooklyn Magazine, Strike Off Media, One Green Leaf, and Club Mate. Worked in collaboration with numerous creative agencys to create proprietery techniques.Developed artist residency with Select Art Fair, which led to direct exposure for resident artist to over 10,000 people. Increased membership and sales through direct marketing, which tripled mailing list & social media followings in 9 months. Created new channel of income with online art sales.
O

Art Department Production Manager

Omni Creative SolutionsDec 2012 - Oct 2015 • 2 yrs 11 mosManaged art for production for team of 50+ on 8 automatic press's up to 14 colors & sample division. Created sell sheets, presentation decks, line sheets, tech- packs, separations, schedules. Supervised prepared all incoming graphics with clients such as AFES, National Stores, MLPBA, Hot Topic, Macy's, Dollar Stores, Rainbow, Kellogs, Kangol, MSA, Nikki Minaj, Nintendo, Marvel, Disney, Brooklyn Industries, and Kmart accounts. For men, women, teens, kids, and toddler divisions. Produced separations for samples up to 35 colors for licensed approvals. Created packaging for tags, labels, stickers, and fulfillment per client request.
B

Art Department Director

BKNY PRINTINGAug 2009 - Dec 2012 • 3 yrs 5 mosSimulated Process Separations, Halftone Pre-Press Prep.Tech-Packs. Spot-color & Index Separations for Film Output. Art Direction for Online Boutique and Brand Development. Liaison for brands such as Brooklyn Industries, Slutever (VICE MAG), Mizzfittnyc, and Drake. www.bknyprinting.com
Z

Freelance Graphic Artist

Zebra Marketing - Concert Tour MerchandisingJan 2000 - Dec 2012 • 13 yrsCreated T-shirt and poster artwork for contracted tours for musicians and comedians.
Q

Graphic T Silkscreen Separation Artist

Quist IndustriesJan 2007 - Jun 2009 • 2 yrs 6 mosProofed all incoming art from clients. Prepared and suggested efficient techniques for production. Consulted with clients on the development and sampling phases. Applied simulated process, 4color process, index color, and spot separations to all designs accordingly. www.quistindustries.com
B

Art Director & Marketing

B-rude by Boy GeorgeMar 2005 - Sep 2008 • 3 yrs 7 mosBrand Development Art Direction Graphic Designer (excluding web) R & D Merchandiser Tech Packs Lead for Showroom and Sales Team. B-rude participated in several seasons for New York Fashion Week Spring/ Summer & Fall/Winter, Russian Fashion Week, and London Fashion Week(petitioned for London Fashion Council). Liaison for press with Kelly Cutrone at Peoples Revolution. http://www.pixel-pop.org/b_rude_stuff/index.html
B

Graphic Artist

Boston PhoenixApr 2001 - Aug 2003 • 2 yrs 5 mosProduced ads on a weekly basis. Based on account executive's specs. In a high paced, tight deadline no mistake environment. Created collateral materials, one sheets, and supplements according to the company style. Color corrected scanned images. Collaborated with the traffic and sales teams for ad fill.

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced Creative Director and Art Manager
With a background in brand development, art direction, and graphic design, I have over two decades of experience in the creative industry. My expertise includes managing art production, developing partnerships, and leading creative projects for various brands and events. I have worked with clients such as Jack Daniels, Kangol, Marvel, and Disney, creating artwork for merchandise, promotions, and events. My skills also extend to screen printing, e-commerce, and advanced printing techniques, making me a versatile professional in the field. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to drive sales, increase memberships, and triple mailing lists and social media followings through strategic marketing efforts. My passion for art and design has led me to contribute to the success of numerous projects and brands, making a significant impact in the industry.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like NACONA are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

NACONA FIERRO

Creative & Brand Strategist • Project Manager • PR and Communications Specialist • Kings County, NY, US
Fashion Design
Screen Printing
Print Design
Content Development
Art
Product Photography
Project Management
Technical Consultancy
Food Photography
Photo Editing
Photoshop
Videography Lighting
Photography
Photography Lighting
Design
Lightroom
Color Grading
Photo Staging
Gallery Assistance
Jack-of-all Trades
Event Photography
Adobe Creative Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

P

Brand Development Art Direction Graphics Photo

Pixel Pop Creativewww.pxlpopcreative.com Media Kits Ideation Sales and Promotions Collateral Event Collateral and Sponsorship Proposals Guerilla Marketing Tactics Master Color Separator. Screen printed t-shirt production and E-commerce. Young mens, young miss, boys, and toddler divisions. Licensed sample department. Advanced printing techniques such as wet and dry glitter, flock, puff, foil, metallics, caviar beads, sugar, waterbase, and softhand inks. Pxl Pop Creative has been a go to in the industry since moving to New York in 2007. Always moving forward.
G

Creative Director

Gowanus Print LabOct 2015 - Jun 2016 • 9 mosDeveloped partnerships. Managed gallery and exhibition calendar. Lead Creative on projects including Jack Daniels, Kangol, Rough Trade Records, Threes Brewing, Northside Fest, Brooklyn Magazine, Strike Off Media, One Green Leaf, and Club Mate. Worked in collaboration with numerous creative agencys to create proprietery techniques.Developed artist residency with Select Art Fair, which led to direct exposure for resident artist to over 10,000 people. Increased membership and sales through direct marketing, which tripled mailing list & social media followings in 9 months. Created new channel of income with online art sales.
O

Art Department Production Manager

Omni Creative SolutionsDec 2012 - Oct 2015 • 2 yrs 11 mosManaged art for production for team of 50+ on 8 automatic press's up to 14 colors & sample division. Created sell sheets, presentation decks, line sheets, tech- packs, separations, schedules. Supervised prepared all incoming graphics with clients such as AFES, National Stores, MLPBA, Hot Topic, Macy's, Dollar Stores, Rainbow, Kellogs, Kangol, MSA, Nikki Minaj, Nintendo, Marvel, Disney, Brooklyn Industries, and Kmart accounts. For men, women, teens, kids, and toddler divisions. Produced separations for samples up to 35 colors for licensed approvals. Created packaging for tags, labels, stickers, and fulfillment per client request.
B

Art Department Director

BKNY PRINTINGAug 2009 - Dec 2012 • 3 yrs 5 mosSimulated Process Separations, Halftone Pre-Press Prep.Tech-Packs. Spot-color & Index Separations for Film Output. Art Direction for Online Boutique and Brand Development. Liaison for brands such as Brooklyn Industries, Slutever (VICE MAG), Mizzfittnyc, and Drake. www.bknyprinting.com
Z

Freelance Graphic Artist

Zebra Marketing - Concert Tour MerchandisingJan 2000 - Dec 2012 • 13 yrsCreated T-shirt and poster artwork for contracted tours for musicians and comedians.
Q

Graphic T Silkscreen Separation Artist

Quist IndustriesJan 2007 - Jun 2009 • 2 yrs 6 mosProofed all incoming art from clients. Prepared and suggested efficient techniques for production. Consulted with clients on the development and sampling phases. Applied simulated process, 4color process, index color, and spot separations to all designs accordingly. www.quistindustries.com
B

Art Director & Marketing

B-rude by Boy GeorgeMar 2005 - Sep 2008 • 3 yrs 7 mosBrand Development Art Direction Graphic Designer (excluding web) R & D Merchandiser Tech Packs Lead for Showroom and Sales Team. B-rude participated in several seasons for New York Fashion Week Spring/ Summer & Fall/Winter, Russian Fashion Week, and London Fashion Week(petitioned for London Fashion Council). Liaison for press with Kelly Cutrone at Peoples Revolution. http://www.pixel-pop.org/b_rude_stuff/index.html
B

Graphic Artist

Boston PhoenixApr 2001 - Aug 2003 • 2 yrs 5 mosProduced ads on a weekly basis. Based on account executive's specs. In a high paced, tight deadline no mistake environment. Created collateral materials, one sheets, and supplements according to the company style. Color corrected scanned images. Collaborated with the traffic and sales teams for ad fill.

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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