About Nicole Carver

A crochet otter Nicole made, holding a pink heart
Nicole Carver
Odin, Nicole's Bernese mountain dog
odin

Hi, I'm Nicole Carver! I'm a brand strategist and designer who loves to build. My work lives somewhere between strategy and design: figuring out what a brand needs to say, then building the identities, systems and campaigns that say it. I love untangling complex ideas, thinking in systems, and making the templates and tools that help a whole team move faster.

Today I'm at Fixated, a marketing and talent agency, where I lead design direction for creator-led brand partnerships. I set the look and feel of each campaign, designing the campaign identities and pitch decks that bring ideas to brands, and I bring that design perspective into our weekly client strategy conversations, helping turn audience and performance data into a clear, compelling story for every proposal.

Before Fixated, I led the visual direction for World of Warcraft broadcast events at Blizzard Entertainment while creating marketing, broadcast, and digital creative for major franchise campaigns.

Curiosity has always been my biggest strength. I love learning new skills, exploring new creative approaches, and creating thoughtful design solutions that are both meaningful and effective. When I'm away from my computer, you'll usually find me working on one of my creative hobbies, tackling a Sudoku puzzle, or spending time outdoors.

A little more about me

  • I've volunteered at shelters for 10+ years, and at home I'm supervised by my dog, Odin
  • Daily sudoku enjoyer who's competed in a few timed competitions
  • Outside of work, I stay creative through crochet, drawing, and reading over 100 books a year

Experience

  • 2026 – PresentFixated · Brand Strategist
  • 2018 – PresentCavolo Marketing Agency · Graphic Designer
  • ClientPereview Software · Freelance Lead Marketing Designer
  • ClientRiot Games · Freelance Graphic Designer
  • 2024 – 2026Blizzard Entertainment · Live Ops Designer, Contract
  • 2022 – 2023TSM Global · Graphic Designer
  • 2020 – 2022NRG Esports · Sales Graphic Designer