Brandon Nelson

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I’m a freelance designer and creative director with over 30 years of experience helping brands tell their stories through exceptional graphic design, branding, and web design.

About

I’m a freelance designer and creative director with over 30 years of experience helping brands tell their stories through exceptional graphic design, branding, and web design.

As the owner of 200 Megaton Creative, LLC, I partner with businesses, agencies, and entrepreneurs to craft high-impact visual identities, responsive websites, and conversion-driven marketing materials that stand out online. My focus is on clarity, creativity, and measurable results—helping clients grow their visibility and customer engagement through design that performs as beautifully as it looks.

  • 28 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Life Sciences
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 5 roles

Owner / Freelance Designer / Creative Director · 200 Megaton Creative, LLCJan 2002 – Nov 2025 · 23 yrs 11 mos

Provide full-spectrum freelance design services for businesses, agencies, and nonprofits nationwide; design and develop modern, SEO-friendly, and mobile-responsive websites; create brand identities and cohesive visual systems that elevate brand recognition and trust; produce print and digital marketing materials—brochures, signage, pitch decks, and event collateral; collaborate directly with clients, copywriters, and developers from concept through delivery; manage all aspects of freelance design projects: proposals, creative strategy, client reviews, and asset handoff; trusted by long-term clients for reliability, creativity, and fast turnaround.

Art Director · Blue Wolf Marketing & CommunicationsJan 2002 – Jan 2002 · 1 mo

Developed signature curriculum-style mentorship for junior designers; directed creative teams in the production of marketing campaigns and visual materials. Supervised design delivery, client reviews, cross-functional collaboration (strategists, writers, developers). Facilitated team training sessions on design software, visual trends, and collaborative workflows. Lead conceptualization/brainstorming sessions at start of new client relationships and new ad campaigns. Managed updates and security on all computers in office (8 team members and one server).

Owner / Freelance Designer / Creative Director · 200 Megaton Creative, LLCJan 2002 – Nov 2025 · 23 yrs 11 mos

Provide full-spectrum freelance design services for businesses, agencies, and nonprofits nationwide. Design and develop modern, SEO-friendly, and mobile-responsive websites that drive traffic and conversions. Create brand identities and cohesive visual systems that elevate brand recognition and trust. Produce print and digital marketing materials such as brochures, signage, pitch decks, and event collateral. Collaborate directly with clients, copywriters, and developers from concept through delivery. Manage all aspects of freelance design projects including proposals, creative strategy, client reviews, and asset handoff. Trusted by long-term clients for reliability, creativity, and fast turnaround.

Owner / Freelance Designer / Creative Director · 200 Megaton Creative, LLCDec 2001 – Present · 25 yrs
Art Director · Blue Wolf Marketing & CommunicationsJun 1998 – Jul 2002 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Education

BFA in Fine and Studio Arts (Graphic Design) · University of Arizona1989 – 1995
BFA · University of Arizona2030 – 1995
BFA, Fine and Studio Arts with emphasis in Graphic Design · University of Arizona2030 – 1995
BFA · University of Arizona2030 – 1995

Certifications and awards· 7

Adobe Illustrator1994 – 2025
Adobe Photoshop1994 – 2025
Microsoft Office Suite1994 – 2025
Adobe Premiere Pro2015 – 2025

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