Nikoleta Tasic

Nikoleta tasic

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location of Nikoleta TasicGreater Chicago Area
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graphic Design Manager at Leapfrog Brands

  • Education

    • Univerzitet metropolitan

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor’s degree graphic design 3.9
    • University of jyväskylä

      2014 - 2014
      Certificate department of visual mathematics
    • Depaul university

      2015 - 2017
      Master of arts - ma digital communication and media arts
  • Experience

    • Silkwormdesign

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      Graphic designer

      Lead Graphic Designer -• Print Design: branding & visual identity, packaging & label design, business cards, print preparation• Web Design: creating responsive design, UX/UI design, creating websites from scratch and also redesigning old ones, using Squarespace platformImportant Projects:• HALAWA & ASSOCIATES - Brand & Print DesignLogo design, print material design such as business card, letterhead and envelope, corporate identity. • STORIES FROM THE HERBARIUM by SLAVOLJUB TASIC - Book Design InDesign, book layout, choosing book fonts, combining text, photography, drawings and illustration, choosing color palette, communicating with the author, attention on detail, print preparation.• INSTITUTE FOR MEDICINAL PLANT RESEARCH "DR. JOSIF PANCIC" - Packing DesignCreative thinking, art direction, packaging design for 11 tea boxes and pouches, print preparation and working with different print companies, learning about types of paper, working with the fifth color for printing, communication skills.This website is selling teas with my design, so you can check it on following links:http://www.hiper.rs/caj-od-hibiskusahttp://www.hiper.rs/rtanjski-cajhttp://www.hiper.rs/caj-od-koprive Show less

    • 99 designs

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Freelance graphic designer

      Working on different projects simultaneously, successfully meeting deadlines, winning contests, product label & packaging design, web design, logo & identity design.Important Projects:• BEBE OWL - Crib Mattress Pad - Won ContestPackaging design, creative thinking, communication and prompt answers, giving and receiving suggestions, competing with 200 different designers and won the contestThis website is selling the product with my design:http://www.amazon.com/Luxuriously-Bamboo-Mattress-Quilted-Waterproof/dp/B00PWXC7SI• LIBERTEA - Website Design - Won Contest Web design, choosing a perfect photography/colors/typography, layout design, shopping cart design, detail oriented design, communication and understanding the client. Website: www.libertea.esMy 99Designs Portfolio:https://99designs.com/profiles/taiiidsgn Show less

    • Digital factory, inc.

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Hired as a Creative Design Associate and promoted to Design Manager within 4 months• Communicating the needs and expectations of projects to the creative design interns• Lead and manage all creative projects• Maintain relationships within the team and communication with other departments to ensure all projects are completed in an efficient and timely manner• Give guidance, manage and assist on the work up on design graphics, mock-ups, print collateral including booklets, brochures, handouts, sales collateral, and other key visuals Show less

      • Design Manager

        Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
      • Creative Design Associate

        Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Nextme

      Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
      Graphic designer

      • Creating design concepts for the App Store • Creating new materials for the website, such as mock-ups, gifs, icons, retouching photos, etc. • Redesigning the current website• Working with Squarespace • Working with email templates using Mailchimp• Working with the team to develop, prepare and deliver creative and innovative design solutions

    • Leapfrog brands

      Jan 2018 - now

      • Responsible for all graphic and packaging needs of the company’s three brands – Ello, Pogo, Zulu• Completely developed packaging for Ello Food Storage line, Ello Kids line, Zulu products, redesigned old packaging for Ello Drinkware, and modified existing visuals to fit Pogo Active line• Creating packaging from scratch: creating dielines and design for the outer, inner and product packaging, preparing files for printing.• Conceptualize and design graphic solutions for wrap bands, hang tags, boxes, in-store displays, product trays, etc. utilizing advanced printing techniques including metallic foils, embossing, spot UV, silkscreen, decals and more.• Brainstorming and creating the best, most secure and visually striking packaging solutions.• Involved in a daily communication with factories and printing vendors to ensure the best printing results.• Creating packaging for products that are selling at Target, Costco, Costco International, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Meijer, Amazon and more.• Modifying English language packaging for distribution at international stores Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Creating and managing brand assets, including a creation of style guides, social media assets, stickers, website banners, Google ads, email templates, image retouching and color correcting, creating product mockups with packaging, creating patterns, etc. Show less

      • Graphic Design Manager

        Oct 2022 - now
      • Senior Graphic Designer

        Feb 2021 - Oct 2023
      • Graphic Designer

        Jan 2018 - Feb 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leading for creativity

      Ideo u
      Nov 2023