Nicole Kanner

I’m a web and UX/UI-focused graphic designer with over 6 years of experience, strong vector illustration skills, and a Certified foundation in “Visual Elements of User Interface Design” from CalArts (January 2023). I currently major in Game Design to build my toolkit for interactive media, coding, motion graphics, 3D, marketing, and UX/UI design.

At Integrated Marketing Optimization, I executed web design projects and advertising campaigns for LA billboards, completing an average of 10 ad mockups per week for outdoor ad agencies. I revised a brand book and led logo and website redesigns that resulted in a 15% increase in brand recognition, and I served as the lead graphic designer for a funded start-up project—creating strategically designed UI wireframes informed by UX expertise.

Earlier, as a Permit Technician and Graphic Designer at B.K. Signs, I operated and repaired production equipment (routing tables, vinyl cutters, letter bending machines) and saved the company thousands of dollars. By logging and tracking project progress in a comprehensive database, I reduced errors and improved efficiency by 20%, while maintaining relationships with city officials to help expedite permit approvals; I also managed multiple signage projects weekly to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery compliant with city regulations.