Adam Nichols — Graphic Designer at Party City Inc.
Adam Nichols
Graphic Designer
Greater Madison Area | United States
Interests
Model building
Gardening
Mountain biking
Skateboarding
Furniture restoration
Beer tasting
Work experience
Party City Inc.
Product Graphic Designer | 06/2024 - 12/2024
Designed seasonal and licensed party tableware and accessories aligned with industry trends. Tracked color and market trends, creating reference boards and presentations.
Managed product lifecycle (PLM), vendor communication, and sample tracking.
Led the team in trend-right artwork development to drive new product initiatives.
JUSTAGAME Sports Impressions
Apparel Graphic Artist | 05/2023 - 06/2024
Designed custom sports and licensed graphics for apparel and promotional products. Developed vector artwork, logo designs, and hand illustrations for screen printing. Managed production artwork separation for screen printing, and reviewed sample quality.
Pacific Cycle Inc.
Product Graphic Designer (Hard Goods) | Schwinn and Mongoose Bicycles | 07/2014 - 10/2022
Designed 2D product renderings, branding, and color graphics for bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, and ride-on toys.
Created licensed product graphics for brands like Disney and Nickelodeon, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines.
Conducted trend forecasting and market research to develop annual color palettes.
Led design critiques and consumer insights discussions to align with brand vision and user preferences. Created production-ready artwork, coordinated with factories, and reviewed final product samples.
PRIMAL WEAR
Apparel Design Artist | 01/2013 - 12/2014
Created custom cycling jersey and T-shirt graphics for licensed and private-label collections. Developed original vector artwork, hand illustrations, and logo rebuilds.
Ensured Pantone color accuracy through pre-production swatches and sample approvals.
Kohl's Corporation
Graphic & CAD/Textile Designer | 01/2006 - 12/2013
Designed infant/toddler apparel graphics for private brands Sonoma and Jumping Beans.
Created illustrations, all-over prints, woven plaids, and knit designs.
Conducted trend research and competitive analysis for seasonal collections.
Collaborated with merchants on line planning, production execution, and factory troubleshooting.
JCPenney
Graphic & CAD/Textile Designer | 04/1999 - 08/2006
Developed boys’ and men’s private label graphics & textiles.
Created original screen-printed graphics, embroidery designs, and textile patterns. Ensured design and color accuracy, coordinating with factories for seamless production.