Story Template Design (Instagram) - Nico R. [42 Reviews]

Nico R.

Instagram Story Designer | Brand Engagement Specialist | Visual Funnel Strategist | Lead Template Director at Arcane Media

Location: Barcelona, Spain (Remote Worldwide)
Email: nico@arcanemedia.com | Website: www.alivinci.com
Instagram Contact: @arcane.uncle

About

Your Instagram Story is your daily sales window —
if it doesn’t look clean, bold, and clickable, you’re bleeding attention.

I’m Nico R., and I design branded story templates that drive views, actions, and daily engagement — without starting from scratch every time.

Most businesses post cluttered screenshots or recycled Canva freebies. I don’t play that game. I create custom Instagram Story systems that make your brand instantly recognizable — and more importantly — consistent.

Because let’s be honest: if your stories don’t match your brand, people assume your business is scattered.
I fix that. Permanently.

Experience

Arcane Media
Lead Story Template Designer & Visual Consistency Architect
Barcelona, Spain | Full-Time | 2019–Present

• Designed 700+ story templates for coaches, e-commerce brands, food & beverage businesses, influencers, fitness studios, and online educators.

• Creator of the EngageFlow Template System™ — a modular story layout system built to support daily posting, offer drops, countdowns, testimonials, polls, and CTAs.

• Works directly with content teams, founders, and brand strategists to align tone, color, and format across IG, FB, and even TikTok story equivalents.

• Specializes in tap-friendly designs, bold text overlays, and swipe-up optimization.

Prior Work:
Brand Designer for Influencers, Boutiques, and Product Launch Campaigns (2015–2018)

Education

IED Barcelona – Istituto Europeo di Design
Bachelor of Design – Brand Communication & Visual Media
Barcelona, Spain

• Specialized in digital engagement and story-based marketing flows

• Capstone: Branded Micro-Content for Millennial Attention Spans

Core Competencies

• Instagram Story Template Systems (Canva or PSD)

• Branded Story Highlights + Cover Sets

• Polls, Questions, Swipe-Ups, and Countdown Designs

• Daily Series (Tips, Quotes, Testimonials, Offers)

• Visual Consistency Across Instagram Reels + Grid

• Mobile Optimization + Tap Hierarchy

• Instagram Ad Story Frame Variants

• Launch Sequences via Story Slides

Design Philosophy

“A story that looks pro gets tapped.
A story that looks messy gets skipped.”
— Nico R.

Every story post is a brand touchpoint.
I make sure your followers recognize your brand before they even read the text.

What Clients Say

“Our stories used to look rushed. Now they look like a magazine ad. Nico’s templates completely transformed our brand flow.”
— Bella Ren, Co-Founder, SheCore Apparel

“We used Nico’s templates for one week and saw our replies triple. Polls popped. Questions got responses. The design just works.”
— Dillon Reyes, Fitness Coach + Creator

Template Packages

Quickfire Story Kit – $300 USD
• 6 Branded Instagram Story Templates
• Designed in Canva (Easy Edit Access)
• Includes Cover + Highlight Icon Set
• Mobile Optimized + Font/Color Match

Engagement Pro Kit – $700 USD
• 12 Templates (Polls, Quotes, Offers, Countdowns)
• Story Style Guide (How/When to Use Each)
• Editable Files + Training Loom Video
• CTA Variants for Clicks + Replies

Launch Series System – $1,500 USD
• 20+ Story Frames Designed for Campaigns
• Swipe-Up Style, Countdown Launch Flow
• Designed for Product or Course Launches
• Includes Script + Layout Suggestions
• Designer Access for 2 Weeks (Live Edits)

Contact

If your stories aren’t turning views into engagement…
you don’t need more content.
You need templates that perform.

Email: nico@arcanemedia.com
Website: www.alivinci.com
Instagram DM: @arcane.uncle

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"Nico’s templates made my stories look like a Netflix series. Branded, addictive, and instantly clickable."
— Rachel L., Life Coach & Digital Educator

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"We used his story kit for a launch week and broke our reply record by Day 3."
— Leo V., Fitness Coach

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"I’ve used Canva for years — but what Nico made felt custom, premium, and 100% on brand."
— Tasha M., Founder, ModernFem Beauty

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"Every post now feels like part of a brand — not just random screenshots. Our DMs prove it’s working."
— Andre S., Agency Owner, NYC

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"Nico turned our boring announcements into visually-driven story flows that actually get tapped."
— Vanessa K., Restaurant Marketing Manager

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"I sell $1,000 coaching calls. I needed stories that look expensive. Nico overdelivered."
— Olivia D., Confidence & Communication Coach

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"The highlight covers alone made our profile feel 10x more legit."
— Carmen T., Jewelry Brand Creator

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"We used his Launch Series System and made 32 sales before cart close. It was the stories that moved the needle."
— Ethan J., Digital Course Creator

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"Nico’s story layouts got us more poll votes, more link taps, and even brand DMs asking who designed them."
— Julia F., Skincare Influencer

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"Before Nico: 2 replies per story. After Nico: 19, 22, even 35+ on some. The templates do the talking."
— Max K., Online Trainer

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"His Canva templates are now a non-negotiable for our daily team content drops."
— Bella Ren, Co-Founder, SheCore Apparel

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"He didn’t just design slides. He taught us how to sequence them for impact."
— Carlos M., Agency Consultant

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"From polls to promo codes — every story now gets clicks. Our story tap-through rate went way up."
— Lena H., E-Commerce Manager, GlowHaus

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"I’ve tried template packs before. Nothing compares to Nico’s work. It's design with strategy baked in."
— Tommy V., Content Creator & Tech Reviewer

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"Even our team stories now look on-brand thanks to Nico’s universal format and style guide."
— Sophie J., CMO, FitMode Coaching App

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"We used to skip stories on launch days. Now, it’s our best channel."
— Nina C., Digital Clothing Brand

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"Every story slide now leads somewhere. Nico helped us turn Instagram into a funnel."
— Zaid L., Business Strategist

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"We had brand colors and fonts, but nothing flowed. Nico fixed it in one package."
— Aliyah D., Social Media Coach

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"We reused the templates for 3 weeks — and no one noticed. They’re that dynamic."
— Josh M., Crypto Educator

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"He’s not just a designer. He’s a story marketing architect. Worth every cent."
— Miranda V., Health Coach & Course Seller

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"People now reply just to say ‘Your stories look amazing.’ That didn’t happen before Nico."
— Jared P., Men’s Skincare Brand Owner

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"The CTA variants Nico gave us increased story link clicks by 40% in our first campaign."
— Daniela R., Jewelry Subscription Box

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"He gave us evergreen templates and trained our VA on exactly how to use them."
— Fiona S., Founder, StyledBakes Co.

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"Nico’s story system made our brand look like it had a full media team — and we’re just 2 people."
— Kaleb W., Music Artist & Vocal Coach

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"The countdown slides and poll frames actually got people excited to participate."
— Harper T., Retreat & Event Planner

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"Even after 3 weeks, we haven’t run out of ways to reuse his designs. They’re built to last."
— Ana G., Mindfulness Coach

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"He took my iPhone screenshots and turned them into branded storytelling content."
— Mark L., Custom Woodwork Store Owner

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"I had no idea what a good story sequence looked like until Nico mapped it out frame by frame."
— Caitlyn B., Digital Template Seller

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"The fonts, colors, and spacing were so on-brand — people asked if we changed our agency."
— Trevor Y., Founder, The Next Shift Co.

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"Our highlight section finally matches the vibe of our feed thanks to Nico."
— Janine D., Boutique Clothing Store

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"We’ve used his Launch System across 2 campaigns already. Both outperformed expectations."
— Derek C., Sales Copy Coach

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"Our food stories look clean, sharp, and delicious now. Customers literally tap just for visuals."
— Natalie P., Cafe & Smoothie Bar Owner

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"If you care about branding — Nico is the story designer you need on speed dial."
— Talia M., Fashion Influencer & Stylist

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"From swipe-ups to replies, our engagement has never looked this good on mobile."
— Omar Z., SaaS Product Founder

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"Our ads now run in story format too — and Nico made sure it all feels cohesive."
— Grace H., Digital Marketing Agency Partner

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"His Loom tutorial made it so easy for our interns to follow the brand flow."
— Eli J., University Club Social Manager

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"Everything he touches turns into scroll-stopping micro-content."
— Lauren R., Author & Speaker

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"We’ve had a 5% jump in link taps since switching to Nico’s system."
— DeShawn V., Personal Brand Consultant

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"I didn’t realize our stories looked ‘meh’ until I saw what Nico delivered. Total upgrade."
— Isabella C., Wedding Photographer

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"We went from generic Canva slides to a true brand story. Nico built that bridge."
— Ravi N., Founder, CoachConverse

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"We sell templates too — and still hired Nico to make our stories. That says everything."
— Adrian L., Creator of LaunchFlow Designs

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"One word: Engaging. Nico's slides made people stop tapping and start messaging us."
— Carla S., Life Coach for Entrepreneurs

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"Nico gave us a brand aesthetic that translates across every IG touchpoint."
— Malik P., Creative Director, Capsule Studios