Beginning his career in makeup artistry as an artist and Retail Manager for M·A·C Cosmetics, Nick advanced the industry as an educator and beauty futurologist when he became Nordstrom’s first National Beauty Director. Three years later, he returned to M·A·C Cosmetics, where he led Artist Training & Development for M·A·C, North America East.

At M·A·C, Nick inaugurated a dynamic backstage testing program held each season at Fashion Week, transforming the New York, London, Milan and Paris shows into a live product development laboratory. As a result, the Estée Lauder Companies consulted him for advice on how foundations and other products would apply, perform or photograph.

Nick traveled the world, working directly with the markets in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India and Latin America to develop region-specific shades and formulas designed to enhance skin tones, depths, and textures. His contributions were industry-defying and remain revolutionary to this day. His work generated the most famous formulas at M·A·C, including Studio Fix Fluid, Studio Fix Smooth Wear Concealer, Studio Waterweight Foundation and the Mineralize range of products, to name a few, catapulting M·A·C to the forefront of the industry.

Likewise, Nick and his Team developed the Lightful C SPF 50 Cushion Compact formula for the Asian market, which was an absolute sensation. It was dubbed “the selfie-cushion compact” by a beloved Korean actress and influencer. He also led collaborations with some of the world’s top makeup artists like Kabuki, James Kaliardos, Diane Kendall, Rick Baker and Mickey Contractor, and celebrities and fashion houses such as Catherine Deneuve, Racquel Welch, Rihanna and DSquared2.