• Snowboarder
  • Mentor
  • Eagle Scout
  • Design Manager
  • Musician
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Creative Director
  • My name is Nicholas Valese, and I am a
  • Problem Solver
  • Craftsman
  • UX Architect
  • Illustrator
  • Father
  • Product Manager
  • Ski Instructor
  • Woodworker
  • Furniture Maker

Hello! I'm Nicholas, a user experience leader and creative director with 25+ years of experience in UX/UI design, product design, and brand strategy. My jam is crafting intuitive, visually compelling experiences that not only look great but also drive business growth. I thrive on solving complex problems and collaborating with teams to deliver seamless, engaging digital solutions.
Let’s make something amazing together!

Case Studies

Senior UI/UX Designer, Product design JaaS Transforming a Developer-Driven System into an Intuitive Self-Service Platform.
Senior UI/UX Designer, Product Manager Activator Rebranding a product pivot with the goal of helping car dealerships move more inventory.
Creative Director, UI Design, Product Manager RE/MAX Designing balance between finding your perfect agent with finding your perfect home.
Art Director, Graphic Design, Woodworking, Bassist, Branding Dyska Adding visual definition to a musical collection.
Creative Director, UI Design, UX Design Homes.com Bringing teams together to define a brand, and enhance a consumer search experience.
UX Arhcitect, UI Design, UX Design, UI Development Atlantic Bay Mortgage Creating a better branded mortgage experience for homebuyers.