I'm Josh, a designer + art director who embraces collaborative, inclusive approaches to storytelling.
I’m a Vancouver-based designer and instructor with over eight years of experience specializing in typography, print, packaging, and brand identity for CPG and D2C retail brands. My multidisciplinary practice spans academic, corporate, and freelance environments—leading creative direction and managing omnichannel marketing and design campaigns for brands including RuPaul’s Drag Race, Nature’s Fare Markets, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, and Lucky’s Doughnuts.
I currently teach design at LaSalle College, where I lead courses exploring Human-Centered Design, Branding, Packaging, Colour Theory, and Concept Development.

I’m currently open to select freelance opportunities—especially those rooted in storytelling, strategy, and social impact.
Education
•   Master of Design, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 2018-2020
•   Bachelor of Design (Honours), York University–Sheridan College, 2013-2017

Experience
•   Graphic Design Instructor, LaSalle College Vancouver, 2024-Present
•   Senior Graphic Designer, Nature's Fare Markets, 2024-2025
•   Design + Content Manager, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, 2022-2023
•   Sessional Instructor, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 2020-2022
•   Senior Designer, Freelance, 2017-2020
•   Graphic Designer + Marketing Coordinator, OUTtv Network, 2019-2021
•   Junior Graphic Designer, QE Home, 2017-2018

Awards + Residencies
•   WA Architects Ltd Master of Design Graduation Award (Master’s Thesis), 2020
•   Shumka Centre Satellite Residency, 2020
•   DESIS Scholar, 2019-2020
•   DESIS Scholar, 2018-2019
•   Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) Mosaic Award for Story-telling (Honourable Mention), 2017

Additional Certificates
•   Motion Picture Industry Orientation (MPIO) Capilano U, 2022
•   WHIMIS, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), 2022