I am a designer and creative director with 25+ years shaping brands and experiences across multiple industries. I started at 16 by landing my first client, pitching and delivering logo, website and branding concepts entirely through email, and I’ve since traveled across the United States, the Philippines, Europe and Ireland to gain exposure to diverse demographics and world culture. My focus has been Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Color Theory and Non-profit Marketing. Over the years I have led teams as a Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director, built a full-service design studio and a nonprofit design firm, and collaborated with brands from Nike to TOMS and beyond, delivering identity, packaging and campaigns that align with client goals while giving back to communities.…

Jonathan Bower

I am a designer and creative director with 25+ years shaping brands and experiences across multiple industries. I started at 16 by landing my first client, pitching and delivering logo, website and branding concepts entirely through email, and I’ve since traveled across the United States, the Philippines, Europe and Ireland to gain exposure to diverse demographics and world culture. My focus has been Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Color Theory and Non-profit Marketing. Over the years I have led teams as a Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director, built a full-service design studio and a nonprofit design firm, and collaborated with brands from Nike to TOMS and beyond, delivering identity, packaging and campaigns that align with client goals while giving back to communities.…

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I am a designer and creative director with 25+ years shaping brands and experiences across multiple industries. I started at 16 by landing my first client, pitching and delivering logo, website and branding concepts entirely through email, and I’ve since traveled across the United States, the Philippines, Europe and Ireland to gain exposure to diverse demographics and world culture. My focus has been Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Color Theory and Non-profit Marketing.

Over the years I have led teams as a Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director, built a full-service design studio and a nonprofit design firm, and collaborated with brands from Nike to TOMS and beyond, delivering identity, packaging and campaigns that align with client goals while giving back to communities.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design at Starbucks
March 13, 2026 - Present
Graphic Design Consultant at Nike
March 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Provided design consultation on branding initiatives and campaigns.
Senior Design Consultant at Kula Project
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Led design strategy and branding initiatives for mission-driven projects.
Senior Design Consultant at HALF UNITED
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Illustrations, hand lettering and design for merchandise and campaigns.
Creative Director / Brand Designer at Sugar Hill Brewing Company
May 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Branding, logo and advertising campaigns for a craft brewery.
Creative Designer & Brand Designer at Sugar Hill Brewing Company
May 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Created branding, advertising and packaging concepts for a craft brewery.
Design Consultant at Virginia Tourism Corporation
March 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Design consulting to promote commerce and tourism.
Design Consultant at Virginia Tourism Corporation
March 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Developed and assisted in promotion of various commerce and business websites to drive tourism and revenue.
Founder at Get The Dog Design
January 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance designer delivering design across branding, non-profit fundraising and philanthropy.
Quality Engineer at Caterpillar
December 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Quality engineer focused on manufacturing processes and product quality.
Design Consultant at Biocentennial United Nations
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Logo development; 200-year commemoration of biological advancement in science.
Founder at Non-Profit Organization
June 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021
Non-profit entity focused on giving back; led design, fundraising and outreach initiatives.
Quality Engineer at Metaldyne
April 1, 2010 - November 1, 2010
Quality engineering and process optimization.
X-ray Technician Manager at Camryn Industries
February 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Managed X-ray operations and QA for non-destructive testing.
Quality Auditor at Diversified Machine Inc.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Quality audits and process improvements for manufacturing.
Creative Designer at WhiteGold Financial
November 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Creative design and branding; marketing collateral.
Regulatory Supplier Compliance at Chrysler Group LLC
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2014
Oversaw supplier compliance programs and regulatory alignment across supply base.
Quality Control Engineer at Chrysler
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2014
Quality control and supplier compliance ensuring regulatory adherence and process improvements.
Quality Engineer at Shinwoo
February 1, 2009 - October 1, 2011
Quality engineering and process improvement.
Quality Engineer Support at Ford Motor Company
January 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Supported quality engineering initiatives across product lines.
Contract Design Engineer at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
January 1, 2009 - October 1, 2014
Brand building and design engineering consultant to OEM; audits, process improvements and staffing optimization.
Quality Auditor at Hitachi
December 1, 2008 - May 1, 2009
Audited and ensured quality across product lines.
Creative Design / Engineering Liaison at DAEHAN SPECIAL STEEL CO., LTD
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2014
Brand management and design engineering liaison with Korean leadership and global teams.
Quality Engineer at Corvette Special Series
July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
Quality engineering for Corvette Special Series manufacturing.
Graphic Design Consultant at Global Ministries Group
February 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Creative direction for global mission materials and web/print assets.
Designer at Veer
January 1, 2006 - April 1, 2006
Guest designer contributing to design libraries and product concepts.
Graphic Designer at Yogo Frozen Yogurt
November 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
POS marketing, signage and store branding.
Graphic Designer at Park Center Inc. (The Carriage House)
May 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Graphic design and branding for retail interiors and printed collateral.
Graphic Designer at Threadless
January 1, 2004 - March 1, 2006
Early brand design decisions and contribution to product line.
CEO, Creative Director at Sons & Fathers Design
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2020
Operated a full-service studio serving 10,000+ clients in screenprinting; directed branding and production; managed teams and vendors; ensured brand alignment and profitability.
Product Designer at FURLA
March 1, 2003 - August 1, 2003
Product and POS branding; illustrated assets for branding campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Starbucks
February 1, 2003 - May 1, 2005
Freelance design consultant for product graphics and in-store materials.
Product Lead at TD Advertising
December 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Senior designer overseeing online store and product photography.

Education

Visual Communication at SFAU
March 13, 2001 - March 13, 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Communications at San Francisco Art Institute
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Sets, Counting, and Probability, Mathematical Statistics and Probability at Harvard University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Personal Study, Creative Arts, Design at Trinity College Dublin
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Certificate in Public Sector and Non-Profit Marketing
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Private Aircraft Pilot - AOPA
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Education

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