Nicholas Nocera

Designer, Illustrator, and Educator based in Columbus, Ohio

I help brands, bands, and organizations create apparel, posters, and visual work that connects—with a focus on ideas that translate from concept to real-world products.

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Over 100+ clients across apparel, print, and branding—working with small businesses, organizations, and community programs throughout Central Ohio and beyond.

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Nicholas Nocera, LLC — Owner / Designer / Illustrator
2003–Present

I run an independently owned design and illustration practice focused on apparel, print, and brand-driven visuals.

  • Designed and produced 400+ prints for 100+ clients

  • Built and launched a Squarespace + Shopify store generating 40%+ of revenue

  • Led print production across multiple screen printing operations

  • Partnered with organizations like the Columbus Coffee Trail and Columbus Ale Trail

  • Created apparel, posters, and marketing visuals across print and digital

What I do

  • Illustration

  • Poster Design

  • Apparel & Merch Design

  • Graphic Design

  • Branding & Visual Identity

  • Marketing Visuals

TOOLS

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Procreate

  • Squarespace


  • Shopify

  • Mailchimp

  • Constant Contact

  • Monday

  • Figma

  • Canva

HISTORY

I earned a B.A. in Art Education from Kent State University and have built my career at the intersection of illustration, design, printmaking, and education.

Along the way, I’ve received a Creatives Best Award from the Columbus Society of Communicating Arts, a grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and have volunteered with Camp Lionheart since 2018.

My work is grounded in making things that feel human and thoughtful. Whether they live on a screen, a shirt, or in someone’s hands it’s all the same importance.

  • Screen Printing

  • Print Production

  • E-commerce & Website Design

I’m currently available for freelance, contract, and full-time opportunities.

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