Originally from Nashville Tennessee, Brandon Jackson is an Orlando Florida based Graphic Designer. From licensed product development to large format print graphics his experience ranges from working with small businesses to large corporations including The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, and Netflix. His work can be seen at some of the worlds busiest tourist destinations including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, and the Orlando International Airport.

Brandon’s creative experience includes the design, production, and installation of graphics from small decals to large format print graphics and signage. His graphic design career began in 2003 working at C&C Shirtworks, specialists in custom apparel and vehicle graphics located in Nashville Tennessee. In 2008 he moved to Cleveland Ohio to join the Duncan Toys Company where he assisted with the development of new products, sales and marketing and helped establish a corporate alliance partnership with the Walt Disney Company. The partnership fostered the creation of licensed products, promotional events, competitions, and led to the opening of retail locations at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. He was later hired by Midcoast Customs as Lead Graphic Designer and over the years he designed a myriad of print graphics from vehicle wraps to storefront displays. In 2017 he joined Real Simple Ideas, a product development and themed experience company. At Real Simple Ideas he began as a graphic designer in their print shop designing and producing licensed products and the themed displays that support them. He was later promoted to Art Director to lead their team of production artists and was involved in all design projects from retail products to themed retail experiences at the worlds most popular themed entertainment destinations.

Software Experience & Skills

·       Adobe Creative Suite ( Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro ), Flexisign Pro, Onyx Thrive RIP Software

·       Microsoft Office ( Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint )

·       Asana Project Management

·       Virtual Communication via Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

·       Small Format UV Printing using Logojet and Direct Color Systems printers

·       Large Format UV Printing using Canon Oce Arizona 360GT, 480GT, 2280GT, 2260XT, and Canon Colorado 1650 printers

·       CNC routing and cutting of substrates using Summa F-Series flatbed cutter

·       Laser cutting of substrates using Kern Optiflex laser cutter

·       Social Media Management (Facebook, Instagram, X, Youtube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn)

·       Digital Photography and Video Editing

·       Wordpress blog creation and content management

·       Woocommerce Ecommerce platform creation and management

·       Shopify Ecommerce platform creation and management

Soon after moving to Orlando Brandon met the love of his life, Kristin in 2014. While both were from Tennessee, they actually met in Orlando while working at Walt Disney World. They married in 2021 and are now living happily ever after with their three beautiful dog-ters Sadie, Gracie and Khloe.

Cool portfolio, but what’s with all the yo-yos?

A hobby since kindergarten, Brandon's passion for yo-yos has been unwavering. At just 14 years old, he landed his first job at a yo-yo kiosk, igniting a long lasting passion of sharing the joy of yo-yos.

His journey took him to Duncan Toys, where for nearly a decade, he poured his heart into organizing yo-yo club meetings, crafting videos and spearheading local events. Brandon's dedication didn't stop there, he globetrotted from Germany to Japan, promoting yo-yos, gracing competitions, and spreading smiles at schools and children’s hospitals.

Recognized for his many contributions, Brandon received the prestigious National Achievement Award from the National Yo-Yo League, honoring his continuous efforts in uplifting yo-yo play and shaping the industry. His career evolved further, championing a partnership between Duncan Toys and The Walt Disney Company and even established retail stores at Disneyland and Walt Disney World!

In 2015, Brandon founded The Yo-Yo Shop, an online retailer for yo-yo and skill-toy enthusiasts worldwide.