Top Talent like Nicole are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility 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.

Nicole Cavanaugh

Creative & Brand Strategist
Brand Designer
Graphic Designer
Chicago, IL, US
Typography
Resume Design
Poster Design
Creative Thinking
Websites
Vector Tracing
Web Design
Digital Design
Environmental Design
Color Theory
Editorial Design
Creative Marketing
Magazine Design
Mobile Design
Design Thinking
UX
Print Advertising
Pitch Decks
Information Design
Photo Editing
Wireframing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Brochure Design
Adobe PDF
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
inDesign
Adobe InDesign
Piktochart
Product Design
Illustrator
Marketing
Graphic UI
Figma
Sketch
Flyer Design
Sticker Design
Graphic Design
Design
Adobe Creative Suite
UI/UX Design
Icon Design
Visual Identity
Brand Development
Logo Design
Brand Identity
Brand Strategy
Branding
Brand Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Director | Brand Designer | Versatile Creative | Brand Visionary | Designing for Positive Impact
I’m a creative leader who is passionate about building impactful brand stories and memorable visual identities. I love developing creative strategies, leading talented teams, and delivering design work that is exciting, cohesive, and meaningful. With experience shaping visual brand identities, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring design excellence across all touchpoints, I’m committed to creating accessible, innovative, and impactful experiences. Pushing boundaries of design, collaboration, mentoring others, and building lasting relationships with creatives, clients, and partners is what keeps me inspired in my work.

Work History

C

Creative Director

ClearEdge MarketingDirected creative vision and execution for client brands, enhancing business goals through strategic design. Mentored and managed agency partners, leading to increased client engagement.
C

Senior Brand Designer

City Colleges of ChicagoOct 2022 - Aug 2023 • 11 mosDirected a comprehensive visual identity refresh, achieving 100% ADA compliance and advancing inclusivity in all design outputs.
S

International Design Lead

Shutterfly, Inc.Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 • 1 yr 5 mosProduced culturally relevant and business-aligned visual merchandise for global markets, doubling design output within a quarter.
K

Senior Brand Designer

Kelly Scott MadisonJan 2019 - Jun 2021 • 2 yrs 6 mosSpearheaded multichannel marketing campaigns, increasing client audience engagement.
I

Digital Designer

IMXJan 2018 - Dec 2018 • 1 yrDesigned and delivered responsive digital assets for key client campaigns, prioritizing customer experience and engagement.
E

Graphic Designer

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and ConstructionDec 2010 - Jan 2018 • 7 yrs 2 mosRedefined print and digital marketing strategies, including proposals and web content, contributing to securing millions of dollars in revenue.

Education

U

University of Iowa

BFA, Graphic Design & Metal Smithing
S

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Web & UI/UX Design
G

General Assembly

Web Design
D

Designlab

UI/UX Design

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
Creative Director | Brand Designer | Versatile Creative | Brand Visionary | Designing for Positive Impact
I’m a creative leader who is passionate about building impactful brand stories and memorable visual identities. I love developing creative strategies, leading talented teams, and delivering design work that is exciting, cohesive, and meaningful. With experience shaping visual brand identities, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring design excellence across all touchpoints, I’m committed to creating accessible, innovative, and impactful experiences. Pushing boundaries of design, collaboration, mentoring others, and building lasting relationships with creatives, clients, and partners is what keeps me inspired in my work.

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 Nicole are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility 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.

Nicole Cavanaugh

Creative & Brand Strategist
Brand Designer
Graphic Designer
Chicago, IL, US
Typography
Resume Design
Poster Design
Creative Thinking
Websites
Vector Tracing
Web Design
Digital Design
Environmental Design
Color Theory
Editorial Design
Creative Marketing
Magazine Design
Mobile Design
Design Thinking
UX
Print Advertising
Pitch Decks
Information Design
Photo Editing
Wireframing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Brochure Design
Adobe PDF
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
inDesign
Adobe InDesign
Piktochart
Product Design
Illustrator
Marketing
Graphic UI
Figma
Sketch
Flyer Design
Sticker Design
Graphic Design
Design
Adobe Creative Suite
UI/UX Design
Icon Design
Visual Identity
Brand Development
Logo Design
Brand Identity
Brand Strategy
Branding
Brand Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Creative Director

ClearEdge MarketingDirected creative vision and execution for client brands, enhancing business goals through strategic design. Mentored and managed agency partners, leading to increased client engagement.
C

Senior Brand Designer

City Colleges of ChicagoOct 2022 - Aug 2023 • 11 mosDirected a comprehensive visual identity refresh, achieving 100% ADA compliance and advancing inclusivity in all design outputs.
S

International Design Lead

Shutterfly, Inc.Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 • 1 yr 5 mosProduced culturally relevant and business-aligned visual merchandise for global markets, doubling design output within a quarter.
K

Senior Brand Designer

Kelly Scott MadisonJan 2019 - Jun 2021 • 2 yrs 6 mosSpearheaded multichannel marketing campaigns, increasing client audience engagement.
I

Digital Designer

IMXJan 2018 - Dec 2018 • 1 yrDesigned and delivered responsive digital assets for key client campaigns, prioritizing customer experience and engagement.
E

Graphic Designer

Epstein Architecture, Engineering and ConstructionDec 2010 - Jan 2018 • 7 yrs 2 mosRedefined print and digital marketing strategies, including proposals and web content, contributing to securing millions of dollars in revenue.

Education

U

University of Iowa

BFA, Graphic Design & Metal Smithing
S

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Web & UI/UX Design
G

General Assembly

Web Design
D

Designlab

UI/UX Design

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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