Working with brands on carrying their look and feel across a variety of platforms and mediums.
about josh.
Full-time art director focused on distilling complex problems using creative solutions
Services
Art Direction
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
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