Nina Mettler

Brand Design & Art Direction
Seattle, Washington, United States

Focus

Graphic Design, Branding, Art Direction

Experience

Seattle Art Museum
Design Manager [October 2015–August 2019]
Lead Designer [June 2013–September 2015]
Contract Designer [May–September 2012 & February–June 2013]

AIGA Seattle
Responsibility Co-Director [October 2014–June 2016]
Programming Director [June 2012–June 2014]

Independent Designer [January 2012–p… Read More
Seattle Art Museum
Design Manager [October 2015–August 2019]
Lead Designer [June 2013–September 2015]
Contract Designer [May–September 2012 & February–June 2013]

AIGA Seattle
Responsibility Co-Director [October 2014–June 2016]
Programming Director [June 2012–June 2014]

Independent Designer [January 2012–present]

Worldstudio
Senior Designer [July 2007–December 2011]
Specialized in branding, print, web, and environmental design for small companies, non-profits, and civic organizations. Responsibilities included all aspects of the design process from research to final delivery as well as client interaction, project management, and production.

Beardwood & Co.
Freelance Designer [June 2007]
Concepting and design for logo, print and packaging projects.

Fitch
Designer [April 2004–April 2007]
Specialized in print-focused corporate communications, annual report design, and branding/identity development for a wide range of clients including Microsoft, Nordstrom, Cell Therapeutics, Inc. and Northwest Harvest. Responsibilities included research, concept and design, photoshoots, color proofing and press checks.

Hornall Anderson
Intern [Winter 2004]
Responsibilities included graphic design, project research and preparation of presentation materials. Read Less

Awards/Publications

American Alliance of Museums Publications Design Competition 2017 & 2016
Just Design: Socially Conscious Design for Critical Causes [HOW Books]
Common Interest: Documents [Index Book]
Celebration Graphics Sourcebook [Rockport Publishers]
AIGA cause/affect 2009
Print Magazine Regional Design Awards 2006
Print Magaz… Read More
American Alliance of Museums Publications Design Competition 2017 & 2016
Just Design: Socially Conscious Design for Critical Causes [HOW Books]
Common Interest: Documents [Index Book]
Celebration Graphics Sourcebook [Rockport Publishers]
AIGA cause/affect 2009
Print Magazine Regional Design Awards 2006
Print Magazine Business Graphics Awards 2006
Graphic Design USA Design Awards 2006
Graphis Branding USA
Blackbook AR 100 2005
Seattle Show 2003 Gold Student Design Award Read Less

Education

BFA Visual Communication Design
BA Interdisciplinary Visual Arts
University of Washington [1998-2003]
The Visual Communication Design major is an intensive program emphasizing visual problem solving, critical thinking, and communication theory.

Study Abroad Studio Art Program
U… Read More
BFA Visual Communication Design
BA Interdisciplinary Visual Arts
University of Washington [1998-2003]
The Visual Communication Design major is an intensive program emphasizing visual problem solving, critical thinking, and communication theory.

Study Abroad Studio Art Program
UW Rome Center [Winter 2002]
Lived in Italy during a three month study abroad program. Studies included photography, drawing, and bookbinding as well as Italian art, art history, and language. Read Less
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