Milena Nieto | Art Direction & Design

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I am Milena Nieto

Designer - Art Director - Production Artist

I am an experienced designer who designs for print and web.
I'm a gamer, too.

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Design is Functional

Designer - Art Director - Production Artist

“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso

Design thinking is

empathy for the people

you're trying to design for

Leadership is exactly the same thing – building empathy for the people that you're entrusted to help.

"design is where

science & art break even.”

— Robin Mathew, Designer

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What I Do

About Me

I’m Milena, a Los Angeles-based Senior Designer and Art Director with a global perspective shaped by my background as a first-generation American. For over 20 years, I've crafted scalable design systems for world-class brands like LEGO, Warner Bros. Records, and Skechers, specializing in creative that connects with international audiences. My work bridges strategy with culture and emotion with function, using a modern toolkit that includes Figma, Adobe CC, and generative AI workflows.
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Digital Design

Crafting visually stunning and user-centric digital experiences that seamlessly blend creativity and functionality.

Social Media

Elevating your online presence with captivating visual content, tailored for social media platforms to engage and resonate with your audience.

Production

Transforming concepts into reality through meticulous attention to detail, ensuring your designs come to life flawlessly across various mediums.

Print & Packaging Design

Merging artistry with practicality, my designs bring tangible impact, whether in the form of striking printed materials or eye-catching packaging that stands out on shelves.

“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.”

— Mark Twain

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Why you should

Choose Milena

Always Learning

Experienced, yet committed to continuous growth, embracing evolving design trends and technologies for consistently innovative solutions.

Attention to Detail

Meticulously ensures precision in every project, regardless of size, for a level of quality that consistently exceeds expectations.

Flexible

Adapts strategies and designs to the unique demands of each project, navigating challenges with grace and flexibility.

Problem Solving

Thrives on challenges, approaching each project strategically to deliver effective solutions.

Tech Savvy

Mastering rapid tech changes for cutting-edge design solutions.

Team Player

Proven success collaborating in diverse team environments, ensuring collective creativity and rich perspectives in every project.

Adaptable

Thrives in an ever-changing design landscape, embracing adaptability to meet new industry trends and client needs.

Work

Feature Project

The Quip Co

A bold, unapologetic brand for women with loud mouths and louder opinions.

Created for every voice that’s been talked over, dismissed, or told to “calm down.”
This brand doesn’t whisper — it comments, claps back, and commands attention.

Go Ahead. Interrupt Me Again.

Apparel

Info

How To Stop Mansplaining

Paper Products

Info

Mansplainer Typographic

Various Products

Info

Selected Work

Portfolio

360 Tour Graphics

Entertainment

The Quip Co

Fashion & Paper Products

The Unreliable Narrator and The Raven-Haired Girl

Entertainment

Purgy's

Entertainment

25 Years of LEGO Games

Entertainment

Stan Lee Documentary Website

Entertainment

Coca Cola

Food & Beverage

Chip & Pepper

Fashion

Big & Rich

Entertainment

Golden Gourds

Food & Beverage

Relativity Architects

Architecture

Belkin

Mobile & Computer Products

Glam Glow

Beauty

Clients

Some of my

Past and Present Clients

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Colleagues Say

Fred Machuca

Creative Director | SKECHERS, USA

“Milena came in during a time when we were in much need of a web designer. She really helped set things up establishing how we approached the design of our online assets. In her role she successfully worked on multiple interactive projects for a variety of product categories. She had no problem coming up with creative solutions that met and exceeded our goals. I would highly recommend her as a valuable asset to any business.”

Lee Drasin

Creative Services - Marketing Operations - Project Management - Post-Production - Design Operations - Technology

“I had the pleasure of working with Milena for several months at Belkin. I found her to be focused, collaborative, and approachable. She was well-liked by her peers and her contributions were significant. Milena is an excellent designer; I was impressed by her ability to hit the ground running and she brings a strong point-of-view to her craft. I highly recommend her.”

Ralinda (Harvey) Smith

MBA, Executive Level Marketing Strategy and Management

“I managed Milena on multiple projects-- she's a highly creative, yet fast designer who works well with ambigious or specific direction.”

John Hultman

Art Director

“Milena showed me the ropes at Maverick—my first professional job from college. And we've kept in touch, for a reason. She's an awesome person, and a great designer to match. Totally worth my recommendations!”

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