I am a Graphic Designer with 14+ years of experience in packaging, print production, and branding. I have delivered high-impact projects across consumer goods, wine/spirits, fashion, and tech. I excel in global packaging compliance, specialty printing, and ecommerce design. I am eager to bring brand-aligned visuals to a dynamic creative team. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering thoughtful design solutions that engage audiences and drive results.

Aaron Jones

I am a Graphic Designer with 14+ years of experience in packaging, print production, and branding. I have delivered high-impact projects across consumer goods, wine/spirits, fashion, and tech. I excel in global packaging compliance, specialty printing, and ecommerce design. I am eager to bring brand-aligned visuals to a dynamic creative team. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering thoughtful design solutions that engage audiences and drive results.

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I am a Graphic Designer with 14+ years of experience in packaging, print production, and branding. I have delivered high-impact projects across consumer goods, wine/spirits, fashion, and tech. I excel in global packaging compliance, specialty printing, and ecommerce design. I am eager to bring brand-aligned visuals to a dynamic creative team.

I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering thoughtful design solutions that engage audiences and drive results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director / Photographer at Batiste Rum
July 1, 2014 - Present
Conceived all packaging including bottles, boxes and hang tags as well as all external/internal presentations and store displays. Built pitch decks which landed $1M in funding and achieved shelf space in Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s & The Cosmopolitan in Vegas. Devised trade show booths as well as SWAG for various trade shows and events around the Bay area. Established and managed all marketing materials including brochures, infographics, website content and photography.
Graphic Designer / Project Manager at Specialty Applications
May 1, 2014 - Present
Design and manage environmental artwork for installation in architectural spaces and large-scale corporate events. Create marketing materials, presentations, and pitch decks to support client branding and communication needs. Ensure high-quality execution of large-scale visual projects, from concept to installation. Project portfolio includes: Indeed, Google, LinkedIn, eBay, Verizon, TED, Upwork, Salesforce, Hilton, Wells Fargo.
Packaging Production Designer at Gallo Wines
January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Packaged and prepared 5k+ artwork files for print production to either edit existing product shots or to create them where they did not exist. Managed and audited the company’s extensive artwork database to streamline asset access and improve project turnaround. Retouched and optimized product imagery to elevate visual appeal for marketing and sales use.
Digital Designer (Social Media & Web) at Vionic Shoes
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Developed various web pages for the company’s main site. Also created several 3rd party websites focused on the medical side of the brand. Created 100+ customer-facing digital assets, including emails for targeted marketing/sales campaigns, social media posts, and paid banners. Developed the brand’s technology-focused iconography set and designed print materials, including signage, catalogs, billboards, and sales tools. Executed numerous photo manipulation projects, including AI-assisted image extensions and wardrobe changes on models.
Packaging Designer at Native Deodorant
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2023
Established a cohesive packaging template system for the brand's international launch. Executed and commercialized print-ready artwork, maintaining visual consistency across each SKU in multiple languages. Designed dozens of packages including deodorant, body wash, hair care, sunscreen, soaps, and more. Managed the entire company packaging template archive.
Packaging Production Designer at WX Brands Wine Beer & Spirits
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Scrutinized and optimized over 100 international wine labels, ensuring print accuracy and brand consistency before production. Project portfolio includes: Skinny Girl, Chronic Cellars, Foodies, Bread & Butter, Jamieson Vintners, and many others.
Graphic Designer at Lagunitas Brewery
May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Created signage and wayfinding for the 2017 annual beer circus event including map, directory and posters. Produced branded posters, calendars, menus and event signage for supporting businesses around the U.S. Handled production designs for international packaging of the 12th of Never tall can and Uncensored 12 pack boxes.
Studio Photographer / Graphic Designer at Access Lighting & Mondoluz
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Photographed, processed and archived hundreds of luminaries in studio for the companies catalogs and website. Developed 2011 Product Catalogs under strict deadlines. Designed 2011 and 2012 Dallas lighting market trade show booth and marketing materials. Created LED and Xenon Lamp packaging and Mondoluz environment packaging. Executed Mondoluz 2011 catalog and Generation 2 Catalog.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of California, Orange County
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet