about josh.

Services

Art Direction

Working with brands on carrying their look and feel across a variety of platforms and mediums.

Brand Identity

Bringing a comprehensive brand to life through logos, design elements & imagery, brand fonts & colors and message platforms.

UX & UI Design

Creating websites through front-end web development with user experience at the forefront.

Motion Graphics & Video Editing

Creating eye-catching animations like logo stingers, lower thirds and transitions as video elements for filmed videos.

Digital Marketing

Planning and monitoring marketing campaigns for target demographics.

Apparel Design

Designing apparel collateral for brand merchandise.

Awards

Overall Best of Show

American Advertisement Awards – 2020

Gold in Digital Marketing

American Advertisement Awards – 2019

Letter Champion

“V” for Victory at Creative South Conference

TypeFight – 2015

Experience

Jarrard Inc.

MAR 2020 – PRESENT

Art Director

I am an Art Director at Jarrard Inc., a healthcare communications firm. In Nashville, I work on all things creative in partnership with clients across the country. I head website development and digital asset creation as the lead UX/UI designer. I also produce video content including animation and motion graphics. I design full-scale branding systems for hospitals and health organizations. I plan, create and rollout marketing campaigns.

  • Lead Art Director with experience in managing a design team
  • UX/UI Designer & Digital Strategist
  • Video Editor & Producer
  • MarComms Expert

USA Slalom Skateboarding

OCT 2023 – DEC 2026

Secretary

I serve as the Secretary on the board of directors for the USA Slalom Skateboarding. As a nonprofit, I helped organize and coordinate international events with large-scale sponsorships and manage team athletes. I developed partnership collaboration between athletes and sponsors. I setup and create the organization’s website and social channels, and then I managed a team to update and maintain the platforms.

  • 2025 US National Championship Co-Organizer
  • 2024 US National Championship Organizer
  • 2024 World Skate Games Italia Team Manager
  • 2023 World Championship Co-Organizer

Maris West & Baker

JAN 2015 – FEB 2020

Art Director

I worked as the Art Director at Maris West & Baker (MWB), an advertisement agency in Jackson, Mississippi. I was the lead designer and multimedia editor for state agencies, growing nonprofits, and various local businesses.

  • Graphic Design & Multimedia Editor
  • Video & Podcast Producer

Creative Distillery

JUN 2014 – JAN 2015

Graphic & Digital Designer

I worked as a Graphic Designer at a boutique design agency in Jackson, Mississippi. I worked closely with businesses and nonprofit organizations to create visual design campaigns.

  • Graphic Designer & Lettering Artist
  • Branding Specialist

Rise Creative

AUG 2013 – MAY 2014

Senior Creative Director

I was chosen as the Senior Creative Director of a student-run design agency during my senior year of college. I created new brands and designed assets for local business gaining great real-world experience while being a design student.

  • Creative Director of a student-run design agency
  • Created and managed client projects in the community

The Student Printz

AUG 2012 – MAY 2014

Lead Designer

I was the lead designer of the student body newspaper at the University of Southern Mississippi which produced a weekly print edition as well as digital stories promoted on social platforms.

  • Managed a team of designers
  • Created weekly newspaper editions
  • Designed social media graphics to promote online articles