Jon Buckley

Designer/Illustrator/Animator

Fort Mill, SC, USA
Jon Buckley is a professional artist who creates visual experiences that engage viewers. His work tells stories, supports content and expresses the deep emotional meaning behind brands to bond messages with target audiences. Jon is an illustrator and art director who has worked with companies, agencies, studios, publishers, charitable organizations, foundations, and private individuals in areas of editorial, finance, sports, healthcare, and technology, looking to expand their message’s reach and impact.

Work Experience

Jon Buckley Illustration

Owner

Jon Buckley Illustration is an art, design, and mograph studio specializing in insightful editorial illustration and delightful 3D rubber hose style characters appropriate for a wide range of useful situations such as publishing, branding, licensing, and other healthy activities.
January 1992 - Present South Carolina, United States

LPL Financial

Senior Media Designer

Through graphic design, illustration and motion graphics, this key role ensures the design and production of professional, high-quality content across a wide variety of communication channels and campaigns, digital and physical, in support of LPL Financial’s overall business goals.
July 2018 - December 2023 South Carolina, United States

PwC

Design Director

January 2017 - Present Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Northern Trust

Senior Vice President, Creative Director

December 1992 - July 1998 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Central DuPage Health System

Graphic Design Manager

December 1992 - July 1998 Illinois, United States

The CNA Insurance Companies

Graphic Designer

Graphic design and manager, design computer systems.
December 1987 - December 1992 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Education

University Of Illinois

Bachelor of Arts, Illustration, Design, and Communication. Individual Plans of Study

Illustration, Design and Communication, IPS – Individual Plans of Study, College of Art and Design in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
September 1979 - May 1983 Champaign,

Skills

3d, Animation, Character Design, Design, Illustration,