# Phil Jackson > Creative Content Producer @ Apple | Applied Machine Learning Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/philjackson I'm a seasoned designer and communicator who loves to collaborate and roll up my sleeves wherever needed to get things done. Over my years of design experience I've worked in all kinds of media — both analog and digital. Yet, regardless of the medium, I've found myself focusing on the following core principles that are at the heart of everything I do: SOLVING PROBLEMS — If you’re not solving a problem, it’s not design. BEING HONEST — Solutions should fit the problem, and not the other way around. There should be transparency in communication with team members and clients. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS — Relationships are built through communication. Successful relationships are based on trust. I always try to ask myself, “Is what I’m communicating building or undermining trust?” KEEPING IT SIMPLE — Distill out only what’s necessary and leave the distractions behind. Good design is self-explanatory. RESPECTING THE AUDIENCE — Don’t speak down to them. Treat them with kindness and compassion. BEING INNOVATIVE — Push the boundaries of what’s possible, always keep an eye out for emerging tools and techniques. CONSTRAINTS ARE GOOD — Without limitations, design is ambiguous and there is no box to think outside of. TIMELESSNESS — Just like a good lawyer, good design is always appealing. STORYTELLING — Stories are in our DNA. Even in our sleep our brains are concocting fantastic tales that help us process and make sense of the world around us. ACCESSIBILITY — The accessibility needs of the audience should be considered at the start of any project. Beyond that, accessibility in my relationship with co-workers and clients means being a responsive, active listener. ## Work Experience ### Creative Content Producer — Applied Machine Learning @ Apple Jan 2021 – Present | Sunnyvale, California, United States Working with cross-functional teams to develop educational and branding content for Apple's AML products. Corporate communications strategy and design. Ideation, storyboarding and production of corporate video and animation. Editorial support for client-facing documentation and support pages. ### Visual Designer at Apple @ Apple Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Sunnyvale, California Visual design of corporate digital communications and training media. Corporate video production. Animation and special effects. ### Visual Designer / Developer @ Launch Brigade Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Santa Cruz, California ### Art Director @ Monarch Media, Inc. Jan 2008 – Jan 2017 | Santa Cruz, California • Implemented a design and development workflow that improved product quality and positive client-feedback. • Developed the company's motion graphic and instructional video capabilities. • Worked closely with clients, instructional designers, project managers, subject matter experts, and contractors to design and develop e-learning modules and instructional videos. ### English Teacher @ English Language Institute/China (ELIC) Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 | Mongolia This two and a half year passion project in Mongolia allowed me to pursue my love of teaching and making a direct and positive impact in the lives of other people. • Taught English as a Second Language in Mongolia to public school teachers who were transitioning from teaching Russian to English. • Shared American culture with students through informal gatherings and cooking classes. • Designed marketing materials for local teachers conference and quarterly journal for Mongolian English teachers. ### Graphic Designer @ First Advantage Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 | St. Petersburg, FL • Worked directly under the marketing director to increase sales through the design of of targeted direct-mail & e-mail marketing materials that targeted specific demographics . • Maintained brand consistency of internal communications and external marketing materials. • Designed motivational posters that contributed to positive employee moral. • Designed and developed product demos and trade-show graphics that increased traffic to the company's trade show booths. ### Interactive Designer @ Accelerated Christian Education Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 | Largo, FL • Lead multimedia production team in development of interactive high school biology course modules. • Programmed course modules in Actionscript • Directed video production of Biology lab videos. • Photographed studio portraits, groups, and special events. • Filmed and photographed microscopic organisms. • Designed marketing materials in support of marketing and convention departments. • Designed and operated broadcast graphics for live streaming video events. ## Education ### Various programming in Cisco networking and culinary arts courses Cabrillo College ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Cross-Cultural Studies Toccoa Falls College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/philjaxon - Portfolio: https://www.bluebike.design --- Source: https://flows.cv/philjackson JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/philjackson/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13