Jade Nicoletti
Graphic Designer/Photographer/Social Media Coordinator · Laguna Beach T-Shirt Co.
Costa Mesa, CA
In My Own Words
<p>I'm a graphic designer, artist, illustrator, and over all "swiss-army knife" of a creator ranging from metal work, wood work, linoleum and vinyl printing, and painting.</p><p>I was born in Laguna Beach and have lived all over SoCal and continue to enjoy it through camping, backpacking, sailing, surfing, skating, and over all exploration.</p>
Work Experience
Graphic Designer/Vinyl Printer
Laguna Beach T-Shirt Co.2022 – Present
-Sketching, drawing, and finalizing designs in illustrator to be sent to screen printers. -Editing and converting designs to be cut on vinyl and then heat transferring them in store.
Seamstress
Mammoth Mountain2024 – Present
Expertise in repairs and custom alterations for snow/outdoor gear, apparel, heavy duty uniforms and mascot suits. (A lot of gear specific to Helly Hansen, Arc’teryx, Dakine, Hestra, and Quicksilver) Experience with performance fabrics like waterproof, ripstop, mesh, and insulated equipment. Use of sewing techniques to match project details. Use of serger, standard sewing machine, and industrial sewing machines (Bernina B570, Bernina 1008, Singer Stylist II, Sailrite Fabricator, Singer Parchwork) Understanding and use of hardware like snaps, top stops, bottom stops, barrel locks, rivets, grommets, Velcro, webbing, elastic, clips, strap adjusters, and zippers. Consistent repairs pertain to whole zipper replacements, zipper sliders, crotch rips, snow squirt repairs, pant hems and adjustments, and burn holes. Time management and communication with mountain employees
Night Audit
Gravity Haus2024 – 2024
Overnight front desk and bill auditing. I got this job because it is so close to the base of the mountain, I wanted a ski pass, and I wanted to spend some time in the snow and more outdoorsy community better. Still working here.
Photographer/ Videographer
Gallant International Inc.2022 – 2023
-Coordinating models for lifestyle photo shoots -Editing photos -Product photography -Product videography for informational and website videos.
Graphic Designer/Photographer/Social Media Coordinator
Terra Thread2022 – 2023
-Designing banners and media for website and social media use -Coordinating with models for lifestyle photoshoots -Editing -Product photography -Planning and creating social media posts
Sailing Photographer
Westwind Sailing Co.2021 – 2021
-Coordinating with different camp instructors about scheduling throughout their week plans. -Photographing every camp participant in changing conditions on the water -Photo editing
Sales Associate
Zumiez2019 – 2020
-Interfacing with customers to meet their needs -Gaining deeper understandings of skate and snow brands along with their different demographics -Organizing store displays and keeping the area clean -Cash register