About the Artist
Steven Nicholas, is a graphic designer specializing in branding and web design, creating engaging designs that blend creativity with functionality.
With experience working with Levity Brewing Company, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and various small businesses, he understands how to translate ideas into compelling designs that resonate.
Currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design and Illustration at Indiana University of Pennsylvania along with a Digital Certificate in Marketing, his IT background ensures his work is not only visually striking but also highly functional.
His work is a bridge between not just form and function but from his brain to the world. Steven believes that designs should be lived and felt through the people who see them.
Stephen Graham
Mineral Point, PA 15942 | sgraham540@gmail.com | +1 814 242 1471
Stephen Graham, known under his brand as Steven Nicholas, is a graphic designer specializing in branding and web design, with experience in creating engaging and effective visual identities. He has worked with Levity Brewing Company, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and various small businesses. Currently pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design and Illustration with a Digital Certificate in Marketing, he brings a strong foundation in typography, digital aesthetics, and problem-solving, informed by his background in IT.
Education
Bachalor's Degree in Graphic Design, Digital Certificate in Marketing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Indiana, PA | August 2021 - Present
Vocational Education in Computer Networking
Admiral Peary AVTS - Johnstown, PA | August 2019 - June 2021
Work Experience
Graphic Design Intern
IUP College of Arts, Humanities, Media, & Public Affairs - Indiana, PA | January 2025 - Present
- Create department banners for use at expos and open houses
- Website managment and checking for accurate information
- Communicate with clients and print center to ensure proper info for designs
IT Student Worker
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Indiana, PA | September 2022 - Present
- Resolved help tickets for professors and emergencies in classrooms.
- Rebuilt machines via bootable IPv4 network for efficient operations.
- Contributed to setting up IT infrastructure in new Kopchick Hall.
Lead Sales Associate/Key Holder
Advance Auto Parts - Ebensburg, PA | February 2022 - Present
- Executed merchandise moves, stocking, and display with high standards.
- Rang sales at register and provided prompt service.
- Built customer loyalty and aided customers in finding the right merchandise.
Lead Sales Associate/Key Holder
Dollar General - Johnstown, PA | January 2021 - August 2022
- Opened and closed store, counted in and out daily tills.
- Rang sales at register and provided prompt customer service.
- Stocked shelves and managed inventory.
Skills
Design
- UI/UX Design
- Typography & Layout Design
- Web Design
- Branding
Software
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, etc.)
- Blender
- Lightwave 3D
- Sony Vegas
Web Development
- HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
- WordPress
- SquareSpace
IT
- Networking & IT Support
- Troubleshooting
- Hardware Repair
Publications
2023–24 Academic Planner Contest Winner
"The University College hosted an art submission contest open to all IUP students to design the cover of the 2023–24 academic planner, distributed to all incoming students during Welcome Week. (...) Decided through campus voting, Stephen Graham was selected as the winner of this opportunity. The 2023–24 academic planners will feature IUP-specific dates, information about campus resources, and the first-ever student-designed academic planner to be distributed to IUP students. Over 2,000 academic planners will be available for incoming students during Welcome Week."
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