About me.

I have over a decade of experience as a creative professional & a passion for design and innovation. With a proven track record in delivering exceptional visual solutions, I am now actively seeking my next exciting opportunity, where I can continue to utilize my expertise and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

  • In my free time, I enjoy running. Fun fact, I have run six marathons. I also enjoy writing and I’m currently working on publishing my first novel. I also love to travel with my family and am close to visiting all fifty states.

  • I was a Senior Designer Midwest Region at Audacy from 2013-2023.

  • I graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in visual communications.

  • I love spending time with my Goldendoodle named Sonny, camping, hiking, and being in nature.

  • View my Resume.

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I live in Chicago with my three boys. Thank you for visiting my site. Have a look around. Be sure to check out my newsletter. To keep up to date with me follow me on Twitter and Instagram.  View some of my work on Dribbble. View my professional profile on LinkedIn.

Hear what people I've worked with have to say.

Keith Sgariglia

Nathan worked on my digital content team at Entercom Chicago (May 2018-April 2020) and reported directly to me. He did a tremendous job handling the design needs of six very different radio stations, each with its own image and personality, which speaks to his versatility. Whether he was creating social graphics, printed artwork, station logos, event designs, station apparel, sales and marketing materials, or even an enormous mural for our office makeover, Nathan's work was creative, fresh, detail-oriented and always on time. Besides all that, Nathan is a great person and teammate. I can't recommend him enough.

Ashley Fields

Nathan is an incredibly talented designer and a great partner/teammate when it comes to all creative needs. Nathan’s skills are top notch and every project he takes on incorporates attention to detail to achieve the best result possible. 

Zack Nechvatal

I have worked alongside Nathan for over a decade in his ever-expanding roles with the Creative, Marketing and Digital departments here in Chicago and I wish I could work with him longer. First and most importantly, he is a true creative artist. Nathan has anchored the visuals and creative for SO many brands and key initiatives — a number of which he had a major part in launching himself. Nathan’s work always looks polished and has been responsible for securing millions in revenue. Secondly, Nathan is an ideal creative project manager. I have watched as he is able to take a variety of difficult input from many angles, and clearly navigate, communicate and steer images and ads toward what is needed to support a compelling campaign. Even with so many cooks his creative soup still tastes delicious. Nathan is an amazing communicator with a great work ethic, but that’s not all. Nathan’s talent and creativity is matched only by his character. He’s truly a great person and strong coworker who elevates the team. Any organization would be greatly improved with his involvement. Hire this unicorn!

Laura DeGrandis

I've worked with Nathan for a number of years at Entercom/Audacy. He is one of the nicest people you'll every meet for one. And two, he is wholly professional, talented, easy to work with, and understands the challenging nature of working with multiple clients who have ideas, then change their minds multiple times. Nathan is a pro through and through and a huge asset to any organization.

Adam Collopy

I was very fortunate to have Nathan as a colleague for many years, and when I needed something very creative for a prospective or current client, Nathan was the first person I asked. He is extremely talented, and also has a great understanding of how to make a client's vision become a reality. Nathan is also willing to take on any type of challenge, and when there is an aggressive deadline, he always comes through in the clutch. I also never hesitated to invite Nathan to join me on client calls, as he brings a fresh perspective every time. I highly recommend Nathan, and if you are looking for some examples of his creative work, please send me a note.

Marek Hosek

Nathan is the designer which every creative director wants or should be working with. He is a quick learner and always goes above and beyond the project scope. His contribution to projects we worked on together helped push the envelope and created a great dynamic within the whole team. I hope one day, we can work together again.

Expertise

Branding & Development

Logo concepting and iteration.

Brand identity system.

Typography and color palette.

Supporting brand assets.

Brand implementation.

Motion Graphics & Video Production

Video research and scripting.

Motion graphic system development.

Color, motion, typography, and theme.

Supporting motion graphic assets.

Final video deliverables.

Webdesign & Social Media

Research and goal creation.

Prototyping and exploration.

Website iteration and design.

Social media templates.

Social integration of assets.