Hi, my name is Essence Jones! I am a graphic designer and social media manager based out of Indianapolis, IN.

I graduated with my BFA in Visual Communication Design from Herron School of Art + Design (IUPUI). I’ve worked with clients in a variety of industries including: Major League sports, restaurants, breweries, realtors and real estate, technology, and retail. Creative problem solving is my passion. I create whatever my clients need with efficiency. I aim to design beautiful visual solutions that drive results and increase positive outcomes. I have ample experience providing solutions for print, web, social media, email marketing and more!

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MLR Seattle Seawolves

The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in Tukwila, Washington. The team was founded in 2017 and competes in Major League Rugby, the top-level rugby union competition in the United States that began play in 2018. As a sports graphic designer, I create various forms of visual content for sports teams, leagues, and sporting events. I also produce marketing content and promotional art for Seattle Seawolves, rugby league, or promoters who are marketing a specific sporting event.

App Design: Women Empowered

Researched the pain points of college internship program. Through experience mapping and interviewing, the WE app was generated. A mentorship platform for local women to come together, network, and succeed.

UX: Pure Pantry

Subscription Service + Global Warming How might we spread awareness and actively reduce global warming through a food subsription box?

Pattern89 (Acquired by Shutterstock)

Pattern89 combines the power of AI with unprecedented Facebook and Instagram advertiser data to help brands discover the ad elements that most impact paid social performance. As Marketing Designer I created various marketing collateral, from sales decks, look books, website graphics, and product launch material.

Swivl aims to help field service companies compete and grow in today’s competitive landscape.

Event Branding: HoiTEA ToiTEA Grand Opening

HoiTEA ToiTEA, a local tea and boba shop. Generated high traffic and sales for a grand reopening with eye catching designs and social content. Achieved a 25% boost in sales with organic media.

SOAR Media Agency

SOAR Media is a dynamic Marketing and Advertising Agency, offering comprehensive services to businesses. As their graphic designer I collaborate with multiple teams across the company and clients. In the fast paced agency environment, I successfully take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. I have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing, and am able to find the right style and layout for every project.

Product Design: Tipsy Tonics

Naturally infuse your favorite liquor with Nelson's Tea Tipsy Tonic line. Relaunched in 2022 with fresh and captivating packaging.

Product Design: Nelson's Tea

Nelson's Tea is a wholesale loose leaf tea company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They provide product and beverage solutions to clients throughout the midwest. The Iced Tea Program, launched in 2020, provides clients with convenient brewing equipment for their foodservice needs. Packaging emphasizes portion control, convenience and economy with an eye toward streamlining the busy restaurant/café owner’s tea, coffee and beverage service

Marketing: Nelson's Tea Product Catalog

Marketing collateral showcasing Nelson's Tea top selling loose leaf tea. Providing current and future clients with knowledge and application of various products provided by NT.

Apparel: Roots Down

Roots down is at the forefront of earthcare education and regenerative thought leadership, focusing on innovative solutions that rally urban communities around climate change mitigation strategies and a climate resilience framework.

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