Hi, my name is Nicholas.
I help businesses grow, market products and create holistic brand experiences.
About
Nicholas Konert is a brand marketing and creative leader with 15+ years of experience helping global businesses bring product launches and brands to life. Nicholas is driven by a strategic and collaborative approach, opportunities for innovation, and a value for international culture. He is passionate about elevating and transforming brands, delivering impact, and building memorable customer experiences.
Experience
Carlos Mota
David Stark
EDITION Hotels
Estée Lauder
Fossil
Kikkerland
Luxottica
Marc Jacobs
Matthias Vriens
MoMA Design Store
NY Forever
Paul Smith
Soho House
Stefan Beckman
Related Properties
Todd Merrill
Tory Burch
West Elm
YOOX Net-A-Porter Group
Skills
Leadership
Strategy
Transformation
Global Brand Marketing
Integrated Campaigns
Creative Direction
Product Launches
Customer Experience
Collaborations & Partnerships
Market Research
Sustainability
Social Impact Projects
Social Impact
Konert’s projects have helped raise over $140,000+ to support organizations like Ali Forney, Callen-Lorde, The Center, The Fresh Air Fund, Movement for Black Lives, NAACP, and others. Additionally, his studio supports various causes, community centers, auctions, fundraisers, and youth programs.
Values
Creating engaging customer experiences
Learning from different cultures
Uniting global communities
Leading projects and teams with accountability
Implementing workflow efficiencies
Delivering clear communication
Promoting sustainable and ethical productions
Supporting social impact causes
Treating others as you want to be treated
Practicing an ethos of "we are all one"
Selected Work
Atelier MVM
Launching Matthias Vriens’ home collection and brand.
Brand strategy and design consultant for Los Angeles-based, Dutch photographer and creative director, Matthias Vriens’ Atelier MVM. The project includes launch creative, brand and identity development, advertising, print, digital marketing, site design, sales tools, and more.
Tory Burch
Global artistic direction for an American icon.
Design, direction, and strategy for: global brand marketing, international store openings, integrated campaigns, product launches, identity refinement, customer experience, events, VIP/influencer gifting, packaging, artist commissions, collaborations, partnerships, licensing, photography, pre and post-production, Tory Burch Foundation, and special projects.
Rose Room
Brand Launch
Creative partner for the launch of Rose Room. We strategized and developed their visual identity to support growth from made-to-order clothing to jewelry, curiosities, and decor. The partnership included discovery, research, brand design, trademarks, packaging, print-digital marketing creative, e-com site production, and more.
Mitzie Wong
Creating a brand for the celebrated English designer.
Brand strategy and design consultant for New York-based, English furniture designer and artist, Mitzie Wong. We developed a relaxed and modern, cross-channel identity to personify the unique spirit of the visionary talent, and support the brand’s expansion ranging from in-house design projects to collaboration, consulting, licensing, and private label commissions.
Tory Sport
Brand Launch
Art direction, brand design, and consulting for launch: packaging, marketing creative, identity refinements, print collateral, brand graphics, iconography system, brand books, guidelines, market research, proposals, and more. Partner Agency: Wednesday
House of Hiatus
Making a home for the hotel industry's beloved robe.
Brand strategy and design consultant for Los Angeles-made, hospitality partner and DTC retailer, House of Hiatus. The project included: brand discovery and strategy, identity development, advertising, print and digital marketing creative, sales tools, a full e-commerce re-launch, and more.
Portrait
Health tech’s newest face gets a lift.
Strategy and design consultant for the brand refresh of Portrait, a health tech company rapidly expanding within the aesthetic dermatology market. We strategized and directed elevating their identity to support growth, talent acquisition, and strengthen brand value. Brand refinements included: logo and color identity, typography, image direction, site UX/design, and more.
Transform by Design
Shaping the identity of future-forward consultants.
Creative direction and strategy for the launch of Transform by design. Founded by Smart Design alum, Tbd is a consulting firm specializing in helping organizations acquire, develop, and integrate creative capabilities. The project included brand design, creative direction, discovery, strategy, website launch, marketing creative, and more.
Todd Merrill
Designing a brand for the leading 20th Century dealer.
Digital design and strategy for international 20th Century furniture dealer, Todd Merrill. Led and produced digital experience, product photography, pre-post production, and brand discovery projects. Defined, created, and executed a cohesive identity across retail, digital, and marketing to promote sales and growth.
Spread Love
Uniting global communities through kindness and love.
Lead strategic decisions that direct overall growth, sets the tone, vision, and culture for the brand. Produce and develop multi-channel integrated marketing projects, collaborations, merchandise, and partnerships that add value to fundraising initiatives, and the company’s mission.
To date, Konert has helped raise over $140,000+ to support organizations such as The Fresh Air Fund, Callen-Lorde, Ali Forney, The Center, Movement for Black Lives, and the NAACP. Partnerships and collaborations include EDITION Hotels, Kikkerland, NY Forever, Soho House, Tory Burch, West Elm, and others.
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