JARED JONES DESIGN
About Me
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with a wide array of clients across various industries, refining my expertise in producing and managing advertising, corporate branding, and commercial packaging. In my previous role at Marriott International, I led the branding efforts for Gaylord Hotels. During my time there, our in-house marketing team played a pivotal role in expanding the Gaylord Hotels brand—launching a fifth resort, developing new attractions, and creating seasonal special events. As our team's workload grew, I took charge of ensuring projects stayed on track while embracing increasingly complex challenges.
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Now, I’m seeking new opportunities where I can continue to grow professionally, tackle fresh challenges, and contribute my skills to innovative projects. I’m eager to explore environments that offer new creative and leadership opportunities, where I can make a meaningful impact while continuing to push the boundaries of my capabilities.
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, 2001
Southeastern Louisiana University
Digital Marketing, 2025
Google Certification
Work History
Senior Design Manager
Marriott International
2012 - 2018
Responsible for leading design team projects and overseeing the creation of visual assets that support the company's marketing strategies, ensuring brand consistency, and delivering high-quality design solutions across various marketing channels.
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Leadership & Team Management
Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, providing direction, support, and mentorship.
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Project Management
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and meeting internal and external stakeholder expectations.
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Collaboration: Work closely with marketing teams, printers and other stakeholders to understand campaign goals and translate them into creative design solutions. ​
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Design Creation: Develop and design visually compelling materials, including digital ads, social media assets, email templates, brochures, presentations, and other marketing collateral while ensuring compliance company’s brand guidelines and industry standards.
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Issue Resolution
Quickly identify and address project-related issues and obstacles, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Adapting to changing project requirements and scope, implementing changes effectively while minimizing disruptions.
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Key Responsibilities:
Senior Designer
Gaylord Hotels
2008 - 2012
Created high-quality visual assets to support Gaylord Hotel Resorts, Gaylord Springs, Wildhorse Saloon, and The General Jackson Showboat while ensuring brand consistency, and contributing to the overall aesthetic of brand materials across various platforms.​
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Graphic Designer
Chef John Folse & Company
2006 - 2008
Supported Chef John Folse & Company and it subsidiary by creating visually engaging designs that promote the chef's brand and products. This role involved designing packaging, advertising materials, books, and other promotional assets to showcase the chef’s culinary creations and enhance the food manufacturing company’s market presence.
Production Manager
Moran Printing
2003 - 2006
Managed and scheduled the print production of projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Closely worked with clients to understand their needs, provide updates on project status, and resolve any issues or concerns to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Graphic Designer
O’Carroll Group
2000 - 2003
Designed creative for a wide variety of projects for multiple clients, each with unique needs and brand identities. Collaborated closely with other team members to ensure designs align with both the client’s vision and the overall campaign goals.