NYC based product designer with roots in visual design and illustration. Designing thoughtful experiences that encourage curiosity and connection.

   about me

Nina Pagano* CONTACT * INFO *⦿ MANHATTAN, NEW YORK
✉︎ NINAMPAGANO@GMAIL.COM
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I’ve been immersed in art and design in my own way since childhood—building contraptions out of cardboard and sketching jetpack concepts (launch date: 2030). In high school, I started selling custom stickers and hand-painted surfboards, finding my real interest in illustration and design.

Now based in NYC, a city filled with great design, I find constant inspiration. Seeing how people interact with design keeps me curious and makes me think critically about visuals 
and functionality.

With a background in graphic design, Illustration, and UX/UI / Product design, I’m passionate about finding new ways to engage people and present information creatively and intuitively. 







Experience

Co-Founder & Product Design Lead at Melony
June 2024 - Present

Graphic Designer at Kirna Zabete
June 2024 - Present

Contract
Graphic Designer at AMO Denim
November 2023 - June 2024

Graphic Designer at Ronny Kobo
June 2023 - August 2023

Contract
Graphic Designer at Cou Cou Intimates
March 2023 - July 2023

Contract
Graphic Designer at Orseund Iris
July 2022 - June 2024

Contract
Graphic Designer at Castle Funds
November 2022 - April 2023

Internship
Art Director Intern at The Smart Set
September 2020 - March 2021






Education

Drexel University
BS - Graphic Design
September 2018 - June 2022

Flatiron School
Certification -
UX/Product Design
March 2024 - March 2025




Tools

 Adobe Creative Cloud
 Figma
 After Effects
 Adobe XD
 Microsoft Office
 Shopify
 Mailchimp
 Webflow
 Sketch
 Cargo
ninampagano@gmail.comThanks for being here!2025