Nikolas Cortinas

Principal Designer @VAMOSAVER

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Blending street culture with family roots, I'm a creative force in the fashion and design industry with over two decades of experience. My journey has taken me from the gritty authenticity of screen printing at Keanen Duffty to crafting visually striking apparel graphics for Jordan Brand's NCAA collections that stand out on television. At Jordan Brand, I've led women's apparel graphics, integrating lifestyle trends with empowerment and athleticism. My work extends to hyperlocal graphics that resonate with specific communities and playful creations for JORDAN Kids Footwear and Packaging. Throughout my career, I've fostered cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative design strategies that align perfectly with brand identities. My experience as a Wear Tester at Adidas Skateboarding honed my understanding of the delicate balance between style and performance, informing my approach to design across all projects. This unique perspective, combined with my roles at Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and my educational background in Graphic Design and Early Childhood Education, allows me to tackle complex problems with curiosity and passion. As a dad, husband, skateboarder, snowboarder, artist, and person of color, I infuse my work with the rich tapestry of my experiences. My proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and Figma, coupled with strong project management skills, enables me to bring both technical expertise and creative vision to every project. I'm passionate about uniting diverse stories through art and design, creating products that speak to our shared experiences. Let's connect and bring your vision to life!

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Work Background

Principal

VAMOSAVERPrincipal

NikeDII Product Graphic Global JORDAN BRAND

Feb. 2021 - Aug. 2024FOOTWEAR GRAPHIC AND PACKAGING DESIGN Design and concept development partnership with X-Functional leads. Creative lead of original graphics and trend-ready concepts, applications and materials for JORDAN Brand Men’s, Women’s and Kids footwear portfolio. APPAREL GRAPHIC DESIGN Branding direction and graphic execution for JORDAN Brand Women’s apparel along with other JORDAN sub categories. PRODUCTION DESIGN Production design for all apparel graphic applications. Production process development for clear communication between design, development and factories.

Graphic Design Assist

NikeGraphic Design Assist

May. 2016 - Feb. 2021Beaverton, OregonCreating original graphic concepts, branding, application and materials that best suited the product for JORDAN Brand internal categories (energy, promo, license, team, performance, women, legacy and strategic response), while hitting different time-lines and production time frames.

PRO Unlimited for NIKEProduction Graphic Designer ETW for JORDAN Brand Apparel

Mar. 2016 - May. 2016Beaverton, ORProduction Artist, refining artwork and creating files to send to factory's.

Illustration/Design/Production

CONTRACT DESIGNERIllustration/Design/Production

Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2015Portland, Oregon AreaKUKSA 2014-Present Brand identity development On-product illustrations and other brand specific uses JORDAN Dec 2015—March 2016 Production Artist Schematics. GENIUS 2015 Production Artist Mural painting. VANITY AFFAIR EVENT 2015 Layout Design Wedding print collateral. CROZS 2010, 2014 Brand identity development Original cover artwork for digital and print use.

Contract Graphic Designer

CRoZSContract Graphic Designer

Jan. 2014 - Feb. 2014Creating CD album art work

Junior Graphic Designer

Deutsch Family Wine & SpiritsJunior Graphic Designer

Oct. 2013 - Jul. 2014Marketing and collaborating with brand ambassadors to design and concept develop for packaging design, POS, brand identity, and events from inception to execution.

Contract Graphic Designer

The MachineContract Graphic Designer

Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2013Designing CD album artwork

Contract Junior Designer

NiCE ltd.Contract Junior Designer

Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2013Preparing files for production

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