Josh Walker is a hands on Art Director based in Detroit, Michigan. A man of great purpose and achievement, he once ate 500 burgers in a year just to see if he could. He takes inspiration from the simple joys life has to offer to build stand out brands that drive performance and exude character. From 70s French Jazz Funk to the paperclip on his desk, nothing is off limits to spark his next great idea.
EDUCATION
Ferris State University 2016 - 2020
Bachelor Science, Graphic Design
Minor in Integrated Marketing Techniques
One School Graduate (NYC Cohort) 2023
EXPERIENCE
Campbell Ewald / Designer, New Business May 2023 -
Create cutting edge pitches and proposals for agency to win new clients. Also manage and
maintain visual direction for social media accounts and other various internal brand assets.
Creative Consultant Spring 2020 -
Consult to build identities, brands, and expressions for clients by helping them enhance
their visual communication whether it be through graphics, products and packaging,
illustrations, websites, digital experiences, advertising, communications, and more.
The Mars Agency / Presentation Designer Fall 2022 - Winter 2022
Created upscale visuals for the Mars Agency brand as well as repeatedly crafting and curating new marketing and pitch material for consumer focused products and companies. Collaborated on cross functional teams to support, develop and manage presentation material for industry leading consumer brands and products.
City Thread / Designer Summer 2022 - Fall 2022
Responsible for delivering strategic brand consultation and rebranding including logo design, graphic design, typography, stationery, brand guidelines, and presentation deck. Solely oversaw the project from client meetings through concept and research to finalizing digital assets and revising up to launch while maintaining a positive client relationship.
FEATURE Studio / Designer Spring 2022 - Fall 2022
Collaborate with a team of Creative Directors and Designers to establish and enhance the social media presence of Cresco Labs and their subsidiary brands.
Stellantis / Logistics Specialist February 2021 - April 2022
Manage a team of people at the Warren Truck Assembly Facility. Ensured the logistics are executed to efficiently deliver material with constant improvement using the STAR method. Also oversee a floor process while adding and consecutively creating new forms of growth and improvement within the work environment.
Ferris State Design Project Center / Designer Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Worked with a team of Graphic Designers to create new identities and rebranding for
multiple clients. Ran and posted social media account content for the official Ferris State
Graphic Design Program.
Panasonic Automotive / Graphic Design Intern Summer 2019
The assignment was to design an interactive UI infotainment software application.
Completed the UX design in two weeks. Taught myself and applied the Android Studio
application development software and wrote the front end code for the infotainment
software application. Designed, developed and prototyped the infotainment application
and the front end developed screens into a viable final product to be sold. The
application can now be scaled by Panasonic into multiple new product revenue streams
for their Automotive division.
Panasonic Automotive / Marketing and Design Intern Summer 2018
I worked on a team of engineers and designers to study the infotainment industry and
how to improve upon future products. Designed HMI screens for multiple vehicle lines
while doing marketing research to create optimal products to further advance the
infotainment industry.
Management
Creating
Flexibility
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Critical Observing
Collaborating
Work Ethic
Multitasking
Growth Mindset
Communication
Presentation
Proactive
Innovation
HARD SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design
Content Creation
Social Media Management
Copywriting
Drawing/Sketching
Photography
Typography
Sketch App
Figma
WireFraming
Microsoft Office
INVOLVEMENT
Kappa Alpha Psi Member Spring 2018