about nick

I was one of those kids who knew exactly what they wanted to do when they grew up...
I wanted to draw and create really cool things for people to enjoy. Pretty much what I do today!

My career has been the product of creative passion, laser-focus, dreaming big, surrounding myself with wonderful people, and a lot of luck. I absolutely love my job and can't imagine doing anything else!

I am fortunate to have worked with some of the most creative companies in the business.

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Awards & RECOGNITION

• 2008-2018 Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Award: Best Halloween Event, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.
  Core member of the event’s creative/design team for 8 of the last 11 years awarded.

• 2015 IAAPA Brass Ring Award: Best Overall Production: $25,001–$50,000: “Dr. Fright’s Dead Man Party,” Six Flags Over Georgia
  Set Designed by Nick Collins

• 2012 IAAPA Brass Ring Award: Best: Overall Production: $25,001 – $50,000: “Carnevil,” Six Flags Over Georgia
  Set Designed by Nick Collins

• Various scenic design nominations and awards for traditional theater productions.

PRESS & MEDIA

• Video Interview - "Halloween Horror Nights Behind the Scenes: Ep. 2 - The Scene Setters" on NBCUniversal.com, Sept. 28, 2017

• Article - "Theme Parks and Fate" by Stephanie Mangino, Shenandoah University Magazine, Spring 2016

• Article - "Q&A: Scenic Designer Nick Collins" by Tyler Barnett of Haunt Design Kit. Featured in The Haunt Journal. Issue 8, 2016

fun facts

• I began my career at age 16, working as a backstage technician for a theme park show.
  I pushed scenery around and helped sweaty performers change clothes.

• Will wreck a car to get to a hot Krispy Kreme doughnut or a good glass of southern-style sweet tea.

• I live in sunny Orlando, Florida.