Nicole Cuddihy grew up in Oregon, often sketching or searching thrift stores for vintage clothing. Following high school, she left the forested mountains of the Pacific Northwest for the English seaside and an opportunity to study Costume Design at the Arts University Bournemouth. After a BA in Costume Design, she received an MA specialized in digital costumes within games and animation.

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Following university, Nicole has worked as a freelance costume illustrator, designer, and concept artist within the games and film industries. Throughout the pandemic, she worked alongside major companies to translate their content into online gameplay, prioritizing both brand integrity and player experience. 

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Nicole currently works as a freelance costume illustrator and concept artist . Equally passionate about traditional techniques and new advancements, she aims to continue working within the digital and live action realms. She is currently based in the UK, please email for work inquiries.

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Digital Designer & Illustrator

Gillette Venus, Netflix, Tommy Hilfiger, Omnipod, Pandora

SOFTWARE

Adobe Photoshop​

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

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EDUCATION​

MA Animation Production with Distinction 2018-2019

Arts University Bournemouth, UK

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BA Costume & Performance Design First Class Honours

2015-2018

Arts University Bournemouth, UK

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