Jonathan Blythe

Secure and manage freelance design projects, including custom commissions, print sales, and digital design work for various clients.

Freelance Designer / Artist - Self-Employed - Greater Bay Area

(2022-03)

• Secure and manage freelance design projects, including custom commissions, print sales, and digital design work for various clients.

Engineering Drafting Instructor - Fastrax Camp at Diablo Valley College - Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

(2024-07 - 2025-07)

• Assisted in the development and implementation of curriculum for a 2D/3D design and manufacturing camp for high school students.
• Instructed students in 2D/3D CAD software and guided them through the design-to-manufacturing process.

Architecture/Engineering Lab Technician - Diablo Valley College - Pleasant Hill, CA

(2023-12 - 2024-05)

• Oversaw the production of 2D and 3D models for student coursework, operating 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machinery.
• Managed the student project queue by editing and optimizing Adobe Illustrator, CAD, and STL files for production.
• Maintained all lab machinery to ensure functional readiness, cleanliness, and safety.
• Assisted lab supervisor with facility management and instructional support tasks.

Graphic Designer - Paix Sur Terre Wines - Templeton, CA

(2010-01)

• Manage the end-to-end design process for all yearly wine label releases.
• Collaborate directly with winemakers to define project scope, manage design timelines, and meet production deadlines.
• Design original artistic compositions for wine labels, translating concepts into print-ready digital files.
• Utilize Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for final design editing, iteration, and pre-press preparation.
• Conduct visual research to develop and maintain brand aesthetics.

MA - Design - San Francisco State University (2026)

Associate of Science - Industrial Design - Diablo Valley College (2024)

B.A. - Art Practice - University of California Berkeley (2010)