I am a multi-skilled illustrator and designer with 13 years of experience across a wide range of disciplines. I work flexibly to solve problems, create, and find inspiration at every turn, while keeping brand consistency and recognition at the core. I lead teams to harness strengths and deliver clear, engaging visuals for a diverse set of stakeholders. I enjoy working across freelance projects and agency roles, from branding to interactive experiences, and I value storytelling that connects audiences with brands. I’m excited by experimentation, including generative AI tools, and I strive to deliver work that’s both creative and practical. Notable collaborations include Shell, Range Rover, Virgin Atlantic, Dell, NHS, and the National Eisteddfod.…

Benjamin Jones

I am a multi-skilled illustrator and designer with 13 years of experience across a wide range of disciplines. I work flexibly to solve problems, create, and find inspiration at every turn, while keeping brand consistency and recognition at the core. I lead teams to harness strengths and deliver clear, engaging visuals for a diverse set of stakeholders. I enjoy working across freelance projects and agency roles, from branding to interactive experiences, and I value storytelling that connects audiences with brands. I’m excited by experimentation, including generative AI tools, and I strive to deliver work that’s both creative and practical. Notable collaborations include Shell, Range Rover, Virgin Atlantic, Dell, NHS, and the National Eisteddfod.…

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I am a multi-skilled illustrator and designer with 13 years of experience across a wide range of disciplines. I work flexibly to solve problems, create, and find inspiration at every turn, while keeping brand consistency and recognition at the core. I lead teams to harness strengths and deliver clear, engaging visuals for a diverse set of stakeholders.

I enjoy working across freelance projects and agency roles, from branding to interactive experiences, and I value storytelling that connects audiences with brands. I’m excited by experimentation, including generative AI tools, and I strive to deliver work that’s both creative and practical. Notable collaborations include Shell, Range Rover, Virgin Atlantic, Dell, NHS, and the National Eisteddfod.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director / Illustrator at Bones Illustrates
June 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance creative directing and illustration under Bones Illustrates, delivering multi-disciplinary projects outside overlapping full-time roles. Activities include AI-assisted creative exploration, illustrations for Sport England’s Olympic project (Mission 2025), infographic-led reporting for a private equity foundation, painting the Cribbs Causeway Hippo sculptures, concept artwork and co-creative direction for The Rogues Gallery (finalist for the People’s Book Prize, Winter 2015), live event drawing, storyboarding and backdrops for Revolu8on at the Royal Haymarket Theatre, motion graphics for Zee FX’s Squeeze tour, and related brand and visual development work.
Visual Designer / Illustrator at Shell Petroleum Company Ltd.
April 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Created a user-friendly illustration asset library aligned with brand expression to support design and illustration across the organisation, promoting diversity and inclusion. Integrated generative AI into workflows to increase time and cost efficiencies. Provided illustrations for AI model training, acted as SME for Shell Brand – illustration and colour application, mentored new starters, led on new illustrations for Shell’s Brand central site, produced print-ready artwork for digital and print applications, and contributed to high-profile events such as Tech Circus UX Live.
Creative Director at Dexterous Designs Ltd.
May 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Led branding and full-service design projects for clients including Somerset Art Gallery Trust; directed brand implementation, website design, print and marketing collateral; produced data-driven infographics and visual reporting; created character illustrations and environments for interactive reading/education platforms; produced promotional videos for multiple clients; led focus groups and stakeholder workshops.
Creative Lead / Illustrator at The Idea Bureau
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Responsible for all creative output and leading focused teams with conceptual problem solving. Worked with multiple not-for-profit organizations across digital and print design, visualising detailed reports and creating focused assets. Designed UI and all graphic assets for a gamification slot machine app for Virgin Atlantic; created illustrated assets for Dell Engage - World Cup mobile game; conceptualised and illustrated scenic drops for the National Eisteddfod’s production of Gwydion; live event drawing for Barclays annual conference; set graphic illustrations for Bristol Fashion Week; completed an illustrated asset collection (brand extension) for Sam Knows – a broadband measurement/statistics platform.
Consultant at Bridgwater and Taunton College
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Portfolio reviews for final-year BA (Hons) Graphic Design students (2016); visiting speaker sharing 'My Journey and Industry Experience' with BA (Hons) Graphic Design Students (2015).
Creative Director / Illustrator at Bones Illustrates
June 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance projects across multiple disciplines for a variety of stakeholders. Utilised generative AI to aid creative exploration; created illustrations and infographics; produced brand extensions; contributed artwork for Sport England’s Olympic project (Mission 2025); painted the Cribbs Causeway Mall Hippo sculptures; acted as concept artist and co-creative director for The Rogues Gallery – reimagining DC villains; delivered live event drawings and concept art/storyboarding for theatre and live productions including Revolu8on at The Royal Haymarket and visuals for the Squeeze anniversary tour.
Visual Designer / Illustrator at Shell Petroleum Company Ltd.
April 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Created a user-friendly illustration asset library aligned with Brand expression; promoted diversity and inclusion through visuals; integrated generative AI into workflows to increase efficiency; provided illustration assets for AI model training and brand color application; served as Brand SME for illustration; mentored new starters; led on new illustrations for Shell’s Brand central site; produced print/digital artwork for Experience Design and high-profile events such as Tech Circus UX Live.
Creative Director at Dexterous Designs Ltd.
May 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Led rename and rebrand projects for Somerset IUCS in line with NHS partner guidelines; directed full-service design projects including brand implementation, website design, print and marketing collateral; created data-driven infographics and visual reporting; produced character illustrations and environments for interactive reading and education platforms; delivered promotional videos for multiple clients; led focus groups and stakeholder workshops.
Creative Lead / Illustrator at The Idea Bureau
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Responsible for all creative output and leading focused teams with conceptual problem solving; worked with not-for-profit organizations across digital and print design; designed UI and graphic assets for a gamification slot machine app for Virgin Atlantic; created illustrated assets for Dell Engage - World Cup mobile game; conceptualised scenic drops for The National Eisteddfod’s production of Gwydion; delivered live event drawing and brand extension artwork for Bristol Fashion Week and related projects.
Consultant at Bridgwater and Taunton College
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Portfolio reviews for final year BA (Hons) Graphic Design Students; visiting speaker sharing industry journey and experience with BA (Hons) Graphic Design Students.
Creative Director / Illustrator at Bones Illustrates
June 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance projects across multiple disciplines; led creative exploration and brand-aligned artwork. Notable projects include AI-assisted creative exploration, illustrations for Sport England’s Mission 2025, infographic reporting and brand extension work, painting the Cribbs Causeway Mall Hippo sculptures, and the Rogues Gallery project, plus live event drawing and concept art/storyboarding for theatre and touring productions.
Visual Designer / Illustrator at Shell
April 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Created a user-friendly illustration asset library aligned with Brand expression; integrated generative AI workflows; provided illustrations for AI model training; served as SME for Shell Brand application of illustration and color; mentored new starters; led on new illustrations for Shell Brand central site; produced print/digital artwork for high-profile events and rebranding initiatives within the Experience Design space.
Creative Director at Dexterous Designs Ltd.
May 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Led rename and rebrand projects, brand implementations, website design, and marketing collateral; delivered data-driven infographics and reports; created character illustrations and environments for interactive learning; produced promotional videos; led focus groups and stakeholder sessions to inform creative direction.
Creative Lead / Illustrator at The Idea Bureau
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Responsible for all creative output and leading focused teams; collaborated with not-for-profit organizations; designed UI and graphic assets for gamification projects (Virgin Atlantic); created illustrated assets for Dell Engage World Cup mobile game; developed concept art for National Eisteddfod production; live event drawing for major conferences; branding and asset creation for Bristol Fashion Week and Sam Knows brand extension.
Consultant at Bridgwater and Taunton College
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Portfolio reviews for final year BA (Hons) Graphic Design students; visiting speaker sharing industry experience.
Creative Director / Illustrator at Bones Illustrates
June 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance projects across multiple mediums and disciplines, providing creative direction and illustration for a range of clients; experience across branding, infographics, live drawing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration under the Bones Illustrates banner.
Creative Director at Dexterous Designs Ltd.
May 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Led rebrand and brand implementation; directed full-service design projects (brand, website, print, marketing collateral); produced data-driven infographics; created character illustrations and interactive assets; produced promotional videos and led stakeholder focus groups.
Creative Lead / Illustrator at The Idea Bureau
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Responsible for all creative output; led teams across digital and print for not-for-profit organisations; designed UI assets for gamification; created illustrated assets for Dell Engage World Cup mobile game; developed scenic drops for National Eisteddfod production; live event drawing and brand extension assets for clients such as Sam Knows.
Consultant at Bridgwater and Taunton College
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Portfolio reviews for final year BA Graphic Design students; visiting speaker sharing industry experience with students.
Visual Designer / Illustrator at Shell Petroleum Company Ltd.
April 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Created a user-friendly illustration asset library aligned with brand expression; integrated generative AI into workflow; provided illustrations for AI model training; acted as SME for Shell Brand illustrating and color application; mentored new starters; led creative on Shell Brand central site and contributed to digital/print assets for events and internal rebranding.
Creative Director / Illustrator at Bones Illustrates
June 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance projects outside of regular roles across multiple disciplines. I led creative direction and illustration, exploring ideas with traditional and digital media, including AI-assisted workflows. Notable work includes illustrations for Sport England’s Mission 2025, infographic-led brand extensions for a private equity foundation, the Cribbs Causeway Mall Hippo sculpture commission, and The Rogues Gallery project—reimagining DC villains for a People’s Book Prize shortlist. I’ve also produced live event drawings, storyboarding, and backdrops for theatre and major live productions.
Visual Designer / Illustrator at Shell Petroleum Company Ltd.
April 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Created a user-friendly illustration asset library aligned with brand expression; integrated generative AI into workflows to improve efficiency; provided illustrations for AI model training; served as SME for Shell Brand—illustration and colour application; mentored new starters; led creative on Shell’s Brand central site; produced prints and digital assets for events (Tech Circus UX Live); supported internal rebranding of the Native Software Engineering department.
Creative Director at Dexterous Designs Ltd.
May 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Led brand rename/rebrand projects and full-service design work across brand implementation, website design, print and marketing collateral; produced data-driven infographics and visual reporting; created character illustrations and environments for an interactive reading and education platform; produced promotional videos; led focus groups and stakeholder sessions.
Creative Lead / Illustrator at The Idea Bureau
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Responsible for all creative output and leading focused teams across digital and print for charities, NGOs, and not-for-profits; designed UI and graphic assets for a Virgin Atlantic gamification slot machine app; created illustrated assets for Dell Engage - World Cup mobile game; conceptualized scenic drops for the National Eisteddfod production of Gwydion; provided live event drawing and branding materials for Bristol Fashion Week; delivered a complete illustrated asset collection for Sam Knows.
Consultant at Bridgwater and Taunton College
April 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Portfolio reviews for final year BA Graphic Design; visiting speaker sharing industry experience with BA Graphic Design Students.

Education

Fine Art - National Diploma at University Centre Somerset (Nee Somerset College of Arts and Technology)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Art and Design – NCFE at University Centre Somerset (Nee Somerset College of Arts and Technology)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Arts & Crafts Printmaking – A-Level at University Centre Somerset (Nee Somerset College of Arts and Technology)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Fine Art - National Diploma at University Centre Somerset
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Art and Design – NCFE at University Centre Somerset
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Arts & Crafts Printmaking – A-Level at University Centre Somerset
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
National Diploma in Fine Art at University Centre Somerset (nee Somerset College of Arts and Technology)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Art & Design – NCFE at University Centre Somerset
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Arts & Crafts Printmaking – A-Level at University Centre Somerset
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Fine Art - National Diploma at University Centre Somerset
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Art and Design – NCFE at University Centre Somerset
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Arts & Crafts Printmaking – A-Level at University Centre Somerset
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization

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