Hi, I'm Brian Jones, a graphic designer and brand consultant based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. I help small businesses and nonprofits create cohesive brand systems, striking logos, and engaging marketing materials that connect with audiences. I thrive on collaborative projects and turning strategic insights into clear, memorable design. I've spent years blending design with business development, banking, and leadership—experience that informs my approach to branding, training, and client engagement. I'm currently expanding into product and app design and am excited to work with bands on album artwork and merchandising, as well as build an arts staging mobile app slated for launch in 2026.…

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Hi, I'm Brian Jones, a graphic designer and brand consultant based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. I help small businesses and nonprofits create cohesive brand systems, striking logos, and engaging marketing materials that connect with audiences. I thrive on collaborative projects and turning strategic insights into clear, memorable design. I've spent years blending design with business development, banking, and leadership—experience that informs my approach to branding, training, and client engagement. I'm currently expanding into product and app design and am excited to work with bands on album artwork and merchandising, as well as build an arts staging mobile app slated for launch in 2026.…

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Hi, I’m Brian Jones, a graphic designer and brand consultant based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. I help small businesses and nonprofits create cohesive brand systems, striking logos, and engaging marketing materials that connect with audiences. I thrive on collaborative projects and turning strategic insights into clear, memorable design.

I’ve spent years blending design with business development, banking, and leadership—experience that informs my approach to branding, training, and client engagement. I’m currently expanding into product and app design and am excited to work with bands on album artwork and merchandising, as well as build an arts staging mobile app slated for launch in 2026.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Managing Designer at B Jones Design / Dramatic Creative
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided brand and design services to 20 clients in 2024; achieved client engagement benchmarks; created and designed proprietary employee training and diversity programs; developing a mobile app; working with two Twin Cities bands on album artwork, brand, and merchandising.
Brand Consultant at Apex Consulting and Design, Minneapolis, MN
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Provided brand consulting and design services to small organizations and non-profit institutions; developed a logo and brand software app for small businesses in 2023; increased customer engagement by 33% in the first three months and 32% year-over-year for two banks in the Twin Cities.
Director of Business Development - Diversified Industries at BMO Harris Bank
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Managed business development for commercial banking products; led strategic partnerships; established brand strategy and targeted client events; built relationships with wealth management and other units; earned 'Being BMO' employee of the year in 2016; closed a $200M pipeline and $75M in deposits in FY 2017.
Vice President / Senior Branch Manager at James J. Hill Center (Board Affiliate)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Led branch operations and strategy as part of the leadership at James J. Hill Center; engaged with community partners; served as Trustee and Board Affiliate 2017-2019.
Board President - Alumni Association / Trustee at University of St. Thomas
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Board President of Alumni Association; Trustee; led alumni initiatives from 2007 to 2014; contributed to governance and community building.

Education

Master of Arts in Graphic and Web Design at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, St. Paul, MN
January 1, 2024 - January 18, 2026
Bachelor of Business-Operations Management at University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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