Hi, PerkSpot!
My name is Nick Lacke and I am a designer, illustrator and visual storyteller who develops strong brands through authenticity and craft.

A photo of Nick Lacke illustrating at his work desk.

About me

I am a brand designer and illustrator living in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, I am designing web experiences at Sprout Social, advocating for visual storytelling and authenticity within the tech space. I have 15+ years of experience as a brand designer, including a decade of web design and brand illustration. I create best-in-class experiences in-house for tech companies, universities, and independent clients.

I am a natural collaborator who believes that interdisciplinary teams and a strong culture deliver more impactful results. I put the customer first and use research and experience to create successful experiences.

During my precious downtime, I run a small art shop where I create art, prints, and other paper goods—which you can purchase here. Pop culture, politics, and humor heavily influence my work.

I live in Oak Park with my partner, Crystal, and our two kids, Keaton and Daisy.

Why me?

I thrive in environments where creatives wear multiple hats. I can jump between handing off a web experience to dev, creating handmade digital illustrations to help our customers understand our product, and continuing to build on a brand while creating and documenting a design system. '

For all of these reasons, PerkSpot seems like a perfect fit, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to interview for this position.

The nitty-gritty

I was so excited by the opportunity to apply for this job that I had to quickly create a new portfolio and resume, as my last one was years out of date.

Please accept this portfolio PDF as a sign of my excitement about this opportunity. I didn’t want to miss it while I’m in the process of getting my web portfolio up and running.