Nikki Ogorek

Hey, I'm
NIKKI OGOREK
• ABOUT ME
It's nice to meet you! I am a brand designer and illustrator located in Chicago, Illinois. I bring over five years of experience working within collegiate athletics, creative agencies, freelance, and most recently, the in-house creative team at SeatGeek.
I have expertise in brand design at the intersection of technology and creativity, with experience in B2B products, scalable design systems, illustration, motion design, and executive communication.
I graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BFA in Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design, a minor in digital advertising, and a certificate in UX. My professional career has led me to study motion design, as I continue to explore ways to combine static, motion, and video to create immersive experiences.
As a former student-athlete on the Track and Field team at WKU, I thrive in a highly collaborative setting and carry that mindset into my design career. I have experience leading as a team captain and serving as President of the Conference-USA and DI Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
When I'm not designing, I spend time painting, volunteer-coaching the pole vault, or hanging out with family on our farm in southern Illinois.
5+
Years of Experience
• EXPERIENCE
MY CAREER
JOURNEY
• July 2022 - February 2025
SeatGeek
Brand Designer
Joined SeatGeek in 2022 as Production Designer for product and International clients, promoted to Brand Designer in 2023 where I crafted my skills among a highly talented in-house creative team. Played a pivotal role in sponsorship marketing and assets across clients in the NFL, MLB, NCAA. Held ownership and responsibility for partner onboarding and brand kits, creative library management, product demo videos, and major event branding.
• May 2024 - Current
Cabot Collection
Illustrator
Conceptualized, illustrated, and executed hand-drawn watercolor portraits and maps of Cabot Collection high-end resort golf courses. Communicated with the Cabot Collection head of brand to align creative with brand guidelines and ensured continuity in color palettes and typographic treatments.
• September 2021 - June 2022
WKU Athletics
Graphic Designer
Worked with the marketing department to design team collateral for WKU Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Track & Field and Cross Country teams, and Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Responsible for creating hosting material for on-campus recruit visits, including itineraries, name tags, and graphics. Additionally, I created promotional materials for home meets, social graphics, and student-athlete apparel.
• August 2019 - January 2020
Talisman
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Continued career as an intern designing editorial content and graphics for the fine arts publication, Talisman. Responsible for the creation of digital and print-ready assets for social, web, and print. Produced digital magazine layout utilizing HTML and CSS in WordPress.
• August 2019 - January 2020
Imagewest
Graphic Designer
Began my professional career as a graphic designer at Imagewest, Kentucky's #1 student-run agency. Responsible for creating print-ready assets and coordinating production with an external printing company, including business cards, brochures, and advertising materials. Client work also included crafting brand identities for local businesses, social media assets, infographics, and presentation material for WKU's board of education.
• EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• MAY 2022
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Graphic Design
Minor in Digital Advertising, Certificate in User Experience,
Student-Athlete.
Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA. Potter College of Arts and Letters.
• MARCH 2025
SCHOOL OF MOTION
After Effects Kickstart
Bootcamp strengthening foundation and refining skills in animation and motion design. March 2025.
• AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
ART & DESIGN
01
Gerald Award
Graphic Design Portfolio - First Place
2022
02
Baker Scholarship
WKU Art & Design
2020, 2021
03
Joe Downing Scholarship
WKU Art & Design
2020, 2021
04
Ellis Walker Art Gallery
Juried Exhibition
2019
05
Zephyrus
Fine Arts Magazine
2018
06
MC Strong Campaign
Illustration - First Palce
2017
07
McLean Country Arts Center
Juried Exhibition
2015, 2016, 2017
ACADEMIC AWARDS
01
Scholar of the College
Potter College of Arts & Letters - 4.0 GPA
2022
02
Ogden Foundation Scholar
Top Undergraduate Award - Nominee
2022
03
WKU President's List
WKU Art & Design
2018 - 2022
04
C-USA Commissioner's Medal
C-USA Student Athlete
2018 - 2022
05
C-USA Track & Field All Academic
C-USA Student Athlete
2018 - 2022
06
CoSIDE Academic All District
NCAA Student Athlete
2022