Joseph holds a degree in animation from the School of Visual Arts in New York. There, he received the 2004 Dusty Film Award for Excellence in Stop Motion. In 1990, he took home the first place trophy at the Cub Scouts Pack 550 Pine Wood Derby. In 1991, he was unjustly disqualified from the race.

Skillset

Creative Direction

Conceptual Design

Illustration

Motion

UX

After Effects

CSS/HTML

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Recent Awards

Effies 2024 | Snacks & Desserts | Gold
Cheetos Duster

Effies 2024 | New Product Bronze | Bronze
Cheetos Duster

Shorty Awards 2024 | Food & Beverage | Silver
Cheetos Duster


Adage Creativity 2022 | Best Rebrand
La Dolce Velveeta

Clio Awards 2022 | Bronze
La Dolce Velveeta


Indigo Awards 2022 | Character Design | Gold
Kraft Mac & Cheese

Indigo Awards 2022 | Illustration | Gold
Kraft Mac & Cheese

Indigo Awards 2022 | Digital Ad Design | Silver
Kraft Mac & Cheese

Work History

Amazon Ads — Brand Innovation Lab, New York, NY
Brand Design Director  | August 2022–Present


Johannes Leonardo, New York, NY
Design Director  | May 2019–May 2022

Accounts: Adidas, Gap, Kraft Heinz, MassMutual, Miller Coors, Venmo, Wework


Rauxa, New York, NY
Creative Director / Design  | April 2018–May 2019

Accounts: Alaska Airlines, Audi, CareCredit, Frontpoint, TGI Fridays, Vans, Verizon


The&Partnership, New York, NY
Head of Design  | September 2017–January 2018

Accounts: Chicos, Dow Jones, Literacy Partners, Whitney


Droga5, New York, NY
Design Director  |  April 2013–September 2017

Accounts: Belita Breakfast Biscuits, J.P. Morgan Chase, Clearasil, Google, NRG EVgo, Prudential, Puma, WME


TBWA\Chiat\Day, New York, NY
Design Lead  |  October 2008–April 2013

Clients Included: Absolut, Accenture, Jameson, Kahlúa, Michelin, Nicorette, Planters, Snickers, Skittles, Vonage


Ondemand Communications, New York, NY
Graphic Artist | October 2006–February 2008

Clients Included: Bank of America, Christie’s, Gap, NFL and Vornado Realty Trust.


Print NY, New York, NY
Production Assistant  |  May 2004–August 2006

Clients Included: Elite Model Management.

Education

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY


Major:  Film, Video and Animation | Focus of Study: Stop Motion

Awards: 2004 Dusty Film Award for Excellence in Stop Motion.