I'm Phineas X. Jones, a seasoned illustrator and graphic designer with 20+ years of experience across print and online media. I love creating new brands and expanding existing ones in exciting ways, and I’m dedicated to building strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to help clients' businesses and products get noticed. I pride myself on delivering on-time, high-quality work within budget and I’m committed to lifelong learning to contribute to team success. I’m always exploring new techniques and styles, from traditional media to digital illustration and branding systems, to ensure clients stand out in crowded markets.

Phineas X. Jones

I'm Phineas X. Jones, a seasoned illustrator and graphic designer with 20+ years of experience across print and online media. I love creating new brands and expanding existing ones in exciting ways, and I’m dedicated to building strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to help clients' businesses and products get noticed. I pride myself on delivering on-time, high-quality work within budget and I’m committed to lifelong learning to contribute to team success. I’m always exploring new techniques and styles, from traditional media to digital illustration and branding systems, to ensure clients stand out in crowded markets.

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I’m Phineas X. Jones, a seasoned illustrator and graphic designer with 20+ years of experience across print and online media. I love creating new brands and expanding existing ones in exciting ways, and I’m dedicated to building strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to help clients’ businesses and products get noticed. I pride myself on delivering on-time, high-quality work within budget and I’m committed to lifelong learning to contribute to team success.

I’m always exploring new techniques and styles, from traditional media to digital illustration and branding systems, to ensure clients stand out in crowded markets.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator/Designer at Half Acre Beer Company
November 1, 2009 - October 1, 2018
Sole illustrator, designer, and production artist for Half Acre Beer Co.’s visual branding and packaging. Created and produced over 200 beer labels and related branding across distribution.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Octophant, Inc.
October 1, 2009 - Present
Providing illustration and design services for diverse clients across breweries, publishers, tabletop game developers, and other firms and organizations.
Associate Art Director at Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
June 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Designed original features for playboy.com and edited website graphics; adapted Playboy Magazine content for web; designed graphics and interface elements for Playboy-branded interactive games.
Freelance Interactive Designer at Independent / Agencies (Various)
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2008
Contract designer and art director on multidisciplinary teams for premier advertising and promotions agencies; created web interfaces, animated components, and branding concepts; implemented accessible, semantic HTML/CSS and CMS templates; worked with CMSs including Movable Type, Wordpress, Textpattern and custom systems.
Freelance Interactive Designer at Various
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2008
Contract designer/art director on multidisciplinary teams for advertising and promotions agencies; created websites, animations, CMS templates, branding/identity work, and online ad campaigns for clients including Merck, Unilever, Allstate, Beck’s Beer, Lexar, and Best Buy.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Colorado State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail