Experience

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  Jonathan Meeks Design

  • Napa, California, United States

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2004 - Present
    • Napa, California, United States

    Since 2004, Jonathan has helmed Jonathan Meeks Design (JMD), his independent design firm originally based in Portland (OR), then San Diego (CA), and currently in Napa, California. His primary focus has been collaborations with multi-brand wine industry leaders Trinchero Family Estates and Vintage Wine Estates, where he has developed design solutions ranging from identity and package design to marketing and promotional materials for multiple wine brands. Whether working independently or collaborating with major companies or design firms, the mission and driving force behind every JMD project is the same: Establish a clear understanding of the marketing strategy and distinct design objectives and develop creative graphic design solutions and effective communications.

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  Trinchero Family Estates

  • St. Helena, California

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2000 - Oct 2003
    • St. Helena, California

    Senior Graphic Designer for Creative Services department of nation's fifth largest wine company. Designed effective packaging systems, collateral materials and advertising for eight wine brands, and managed multiple project priorities and schedules in an extremely time-sensitive environment. Art directed photographers and illustrators, coordinated printing production and supervised printing press checks.

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  Axion Design Inc.

  • San Anselmo, California

  • Associate Graphic Designer

    • 1998 - 1999
    • San Anselmo, California

    Teamed with Axion Design group on brand identity and package design exploration projects for Seagram's, The Learning Company, Mother's Cookies and Mission Foods.

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  Jonathan Meeks Design

  • Sonoma, California

  • Senior Graphic Designer | Project Manager

    • 1997 - 1999
    • Sonoma, California

    Successfully managed independent design firm and maintained strong client base by producing consistently innovative design solutions, working within established budgets, and exceeding client expectations. Solely managed all business and design aspects of creative process, including writing project proposals, developing project estimates, presenting design concepts and art directing illustrators and photographers.

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  Primo Angeli, Inc.

  • San Francisco, California

  • Associate Graphic Designer

    • 1997 - 1997
    • San Francisco, California

    Collaborated with Primo Angeli design team on projects including corporate identity development for a communications company and conceptual package design explorations for Gatorade and Coca Cola Company products.

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  Nestlé

  • San Francisco, California

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • 1995 - 1997
    • San Francisco, California

    Senior Graphic Designer for Creative Services Group of Nestlé USA/Beverage Division. Worked with Brand Directors and Project Managers on development of promotional materials, POS and collateral to support brand objectives. Selected by senior management to direct package design project for Nescafé Iced Coffees, and collaborated on brand redesign projects for MJB Coffee and Nestea Suntea.

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  Gerald Reis & Company

  • San Anselmo, California

  • Senior Graphic Designer | Project Manager

    • 1993 - 1995
    • San Anselmo, California

    Designed promotional materials, collateral and package design for a diverse clientele including The San Francisco Symphony, Peerless Lighting Corporation and Smith & Hawken. Effectively managed all phases of multiple projects, from conceptual development through production of final art and printing coordination.

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  Stephen Black Design, Inc.

  • San Rafael, California

  • Senior Graphic Designer | Project Manager

    • 1988 - 1993
    • San Rafael, California

    Hired as a Junior Designer and rapidly promoted to Senior Designer and Project Manager. Developed package design, annual reports, corporate identity and collateral materials for start-up to Fortune 500 companies. Gained extensive experience in all aspects of design process, from research and conceptual development through design refinements, production of final art and print coordination. Received invaluable knowledge of business process including client relations, creating proposals and budgets, project scheduling and office management.