
Nicole Wood
@nicolewood
I create character-driven illustrations, visual identities, and promotional designs for clients and products.
What I'm looking for
I'm a freelance illustrator and graphic designer creating character art, logos, brand identities, commissions, and social media visuals. At Eighty Sixed.Inc, I sketch thumbnails and illustrate projects while incorporating art-direction feedback.
I've designed the Flower Series and Bonny Street senior projects, and created game illustrations, icons, character sheets, and logo updates for independent game developers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Product Designer
Eighty Sixed.Inc
Jun 2026 - Present (3 months)
Sketch thumbnails and illustrate projects. Collaborate with the art director and fellow colleagues to receive and incorporate feedback, completing tasks efficiently and on time.
Site Coordinator
Ricoh USA, Seagate Technology
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Manage mailroom, stock, and order supplies. Respond to incoming emails, receive and distribute mail and packages, and conduct weekly quality checks for printers, copiers, and supply cabinets.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Freelancer
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Design logos, brand identities, character designs, and illustrations for commissions and social media platforms. Manage social media platforms and storefronts such as VGen and Etsy.
Digital Illustrator
Flower Series, Senior Project
Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
Created anime-style art with dynamic lines and cell shading for a series revolving around colors, flowers, women, and East Asian culture. Designed cohesive theme and layout following the color wheel and complementary colors.
Graphic Designer
Bonny Street, Senior Project
Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
Designed logo, brand identity, mock-ups, merchandise, and promotional posters. Manufactured Bonny Street hoodies from a print on demand service.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Fantasy Football Tactics
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)
Updated logo to specifications, utilized color to make characters stand out, and created illustrations for Steam, Apple Store, and Google Play. Designed character sheets based on existing 3D poly assets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
California State University East Bay
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts
2022 - 2025
Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a double concentration in Illustration and Graphic Design from California State University East Bay from 2022 to 2025.
Ohlone College
Associate in Arts, Human Development Studies
2020 - 2022
Earned an Associate in Arts in Human Development Studies from Ohlone College from 2020 to 2022.
Newark Memorial High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2016 - 2020
Completed high school education at Newark Memorial High School from 2016 to 2020.
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Location
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