Nathaniel Lucero

Nathaniel Lucero has extensive work experience in the creative industry, spanning over several years. Nathaniel recently joined Creadits as a Creative Operations Manager in October 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Darwin AI as the Director of Creative Operations from March 2022 to July 2022, where they utilized data-driven creative intelligence to deliver high-quality creative materials to clients. Nathaniel also worked as a Creative Director for a self-employment venture from November 2021 to March 2022.

Before their self-employment period, Nathaniel held a position as an Associate Creative Director at Creata from October 2018 to November 2021. In this role, they collaborated with industry-leading artists, developers, and team leaders to create unique physical and digital experiences. Nathaniel utilized their knowledge of technology, games, and consumer trends to provide strategic value to client programs.

Earlier in their career, Nathaniel served as the Director of Product Development at Maxx Retail Solutions/YUME Toys from January 2016 to October 2018. In this role, they developed various retail lines utilizing popular licenses such as Harry Potter, Batman, and Looney Tunes. Additionally, they had a tenure as the Senior Creative Manager for North America at Maxx Marketing, Inc. from January 2008 to October 2018. In this position, they led multiple offices across North America and collaborated with global teams, demonstrating their expertise in client management and innovation.

Nathaniel's career began as a Junior Designer at Chute Gerdeman in 2007, where they focused on environment sketches, fixture sketches, and landscape sketches. Nathaniel also kept abreast of developments in materials, treatments, and lighting through meetings with industry representatives.

Overall, Nathaniel Lucero's work experience showcases their expertise in creative operations, client management, strategic value addition, and product development within the creative industry.

Nathaniel Lucero completed their Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Industrial and Product Design at Columbia College Chicago from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2004, they attended Metropolitan State University of Denver and also pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Industrial and Product Design.