Design is how I make sense of the world.

I'm Jonathan, a Creative Director and Brand Designer based in Kansas City. For the past 10+ years I've been building visual identities, digital experiences, and brand systems for organizations doing meaningful work — from global nonprofits to growing tech platforms.

What gets me out of bed is the challenge of taking something complicated — a mission, a product, a set of values — and translating it into something people can actually feel. Not just see, but feel. Whether that's a logo system that finally clicks, a website that tells the right story, or a campaign that brings a team together around a shared vision.

I work well with cross-functional teams. I know how to hold creative standards under tight deadlines. I care about details, but I care more about the big picture.

Right now I'm looking for a full-time in-house creative role where I can go deep — on a brand, a team, and a mission I believe in.