Darren Nelson

Darren Nelson has extensive work experience in creative and design roles. Darren started their career in 1988 at Herff Jones Publishing, where they served as Creative Services Director and Senior Designer. During their time there, they managed a creative services department, designed book covers and marketing materials, and conducted seminars and workshops. Darren also worked on website design, direct mail catalogs, and advertisements for various companies.

In 1993, Darren joined Carpediem International as a Creative Director and Senior Designer. In this role, they managed a team of designers and art directors and was responsible for designing physical merchandise, marketing materials, and direct mail catalogs. Darren also customized apparel graphics for Fortune 500 companies and professional sports franchises, and created celebrity-specific apparel lines.

From 2002 to 2021, Darren worked at StoryRock Electronic Publishing, Inc. as a Creative Art Director and Senior Designer. During this time, they managed creative teams, designed online and print ad campaigns, and developed ecommerce store UX and software UI. Darren also created and managed websites and landing pages, designed scrapbook graphics, and produced graphics for various products and apparel. Additionally, they worked on book cover and interior page layouts, designed logos and brand graphics, and wrote copy for brand promotion and marketing purposes.

Most recently, Darren joined 360 Marketing & Advertising in 2021 as an Art Director. In this role, they are responsible for creative development and design of social media advertisements for multiple clients. Darren also works on print design projects such as brochures, displays, and packaging.

Darren Nelson obtained their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts Illustration from Utah State University, where they studied from 1989 to 1991. Prior to that, they completed their Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design at Salt Lake Community College, where they attended from 1986 to 1988. In addition to their formal education, they also earned a certification in Team Management Training from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis in 1990.