Monica Nguyen

Graphic Designer

Bellevue, Washington, United States

About

I am a Dallas-based designer with over 6 years of experience. With a love for exploring unique, playful styles, my strengths lie in my ability to develop compelling campaigns that extend through branding, social media, and motion. I am inquisitive by nature, and thrive when collaborating with others on large-scale, long-term projects. I have a deep understanding of design and file prep for live events, broadcast production, and merchandising. On top of my ability to execute, I excel at setting standards and workflows while managing the production of multiple projects.

Experience

  • Graphic Designer II at The Pokémon Company International
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Graphic Designer at Nerd Street Gamers
    Feb 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Lead Graphic Designer at Esports Stadium Arlington
    Mar 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Executed, maintained, and managed brand refresh across all company marketing materials, initiatives, and communications • Collaborated with different departments to execute design needs such as sales material and decks, social ads, print and digital signage, thumbnail designs, presentation templates, merchandise, broadcast graphics, etc • Led the art direction of partner pitches and campaigns for 20+ brands across the span of 1 year (including NVIDIA, HyperX, NZXT) by combining the aesthetics of both brands in an innovative way and adhering to brand guidelines during development • Built brand packages comprised of custom brand naming, logo design, brand guidelines, icons and illustrations, broadcast overlays, print and digital collateral, web design, and stage LED graphics for internal events, sponsored tournaments, and partners (including Red Bull, the US Army, the US Marine Corps)

  • Graphic Designer at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
    Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Developed brands and created promotional materials for events and departments • Assisted in printing large format signs, posters and mounting • Retouched photos for web and print

  • Graphic Designer at The University of Texas at Arlington
    Sep 2015 - May 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Designed marketing collateral for events and conferences, i.e. posters, tv/web ads, banners, programs. • Juggled multiple projects while meeting deadlines. • Worked closely with board members of cohorts within the division of Multicultural Affairs at UTA. • Collaborated with creative team to execute design decisions. • Followed brand identity guidelines while developing concepts, evolving when necessary.