Simonetta Nieto Cisneros
Simonetta is a designer and artist originally from Piedras Negras, Mexico based in Brooklyn, New York.

She is currently a Deputy Managing Editor of Visuals at The New York Times leading branding and creative direction in Licensing.

About 

Simonetta Nieto Cisneros
Simonetta is a designer and artist originally from Piedras Negras, Mexico based in Brooklyn, New York.

She is currently a Deputy Managing Editor of Visuals at The New York Times leading branding and creative direction in Licensing.

About

Simonetta’s professional work specializes in design direction, creative direction, brand identity systems, photo editing and editorial direction.

Her personal practice stems from being a fronteriza from the Mexico/U.S. border and includes themes of identity, nature and place.  

Contact
simonetta.nieto@gmail.com
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Happenings
 2023 - State of Wander, Group Exhibition, New York
2023 - Campaign for Journalism, Speaker
2022 - Vértice Festival, Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala, Speaker
2022 - Pocoapoco, Mexico, Art Resident 
2022 - School of Visual Arts, MFA Illustration of Visual Essay, Guest Critic
2022 - Latin American Design Awards, Judge
2022 - Pratt Institute, Mentor 
2020 - Pratt Institute, Advocating for Diversity and Equity, Panelist 
2019 - Society of Illustrators, Illustrator 62, Judge 
2019 - Working Not Working Mag, Press
2019 - Newspaper Club, Press 
2019 - AIGA: Eye on Design, Press
2018 - Milan Design Award for Best Engagement, The Diner 
2018 - On Air Fest, Panel Moderator and Curator
2018 - American Society of Magazine Editors, Surface, Best Cover Finalist 

Education
The University of Texas, Bachelor of Journalism
With a concentration in Copy and Design