Jonathan Gilbride

In every industry, there are individuals who quietly set the standard without ever needing to raise their voice - Jonathan is one of them. He embodies everything you’d want in a young designer: precision, raw talent, creativity, and humility.

Jonathan consistently excels across a wide range of disciplines - branding, packaging, motion design, strategic thinking, and beautifully considered typography. He’s never afraid to speak up, and when he does, it’s with insight and clarity that adds real value to any project or discussion.

Since joining Goodship Studio (BrewDog), Jonathan has risen from Junior to Senior Designer in an impressively short space of time. He leads with calm confidence, letting the quality of his work do the talking. He’s become a key part of the team - deeply trusted, highly respected, and consistently delivering at the highest level.

He’s led and pitched work to major global clients including Marvel, Netflix, and Domino’s. More often than not, Jonathan puts himself forward for the challenge, and every time, he delivers -bringing initiative, leadership, and sharp creative thinking to the table.

His impact on Goodship has been genuinely transformative. In just over a year, he’s helped elevate the studio’s creative output and played a major role in turning a small in-house team into a globally recognised creative force within BrewDog - and beyond.

Outside the studio, Jonathan plays an active role in the design community - organising, speaking at, and contributing to events, while continuing to build a reputation through personal and freelance projects that turn heads for their originality and craft.

Jonathan has a brilliant career ahead of him, and recognition is long overdue. He’s not just an incredibly talented designer - he’s the kind of creative who raises the bar for everyone around him.

We’re lucky to have him.

Words from Barry Snow - Design Lead at Goodship Studio, Brewdog.