Nicole Padilla is an experienced professional in design operations and digital production, currently serving as the Director and Head of Experience Design Operations & Production at Signet Jewelers since January 2021. Responsibilities include managing the Experience Design team, refining internal processes, and ensuring the application of Design Thinking principles. Nicole also holds a postgraduate research position at New York University, supporting the Interactive Media Arts program while furthering research projects. Additional roles include Creative Technology Resident at The GIANT Room and a Senior Digital Producer at RAPP, among others. Nicole's educational background includes a Master of Arts from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Saint Joseph's University, as well as certification in Arts Integration from the Node Center for Curatorial Studies.