Josh Cole

Experience

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  Redpepper

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2013

  Creative Director

  Led design thinking and creative strategy for key digital projects, enhancing client engagement through advanced UX/UI design. Managed workshops, oversaw a team of designers, and collaborated closely with clients from strategy through implementation, elevating agency visibility and impact.

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  Joshua Cole Creative

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2024

  Design Director

  Crafted immersive VR experiences using tools like Unreal Engine, Maya, and Adobe After Effects, while leading a remote team of creative technologists and artists across various projects. Directed the development of a virtual avatar for a Bollywood celebrity, resulting in a compelling 360-degree video spot. Built a top-tier team to handle projects ranging from mobile app development to designing and developing generative art projects with Processing and TouchDesigner, focusing on creating interactive environments. Show less

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  Andculture

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2015

  Design Director

  Led a design team in creating user-centered digital experiences, with a notable focus on the healthcare and gaming industries. Integrated UX research to enhance usability and aesthetics across projects. Spearheaded strategic initiatives and agency rebranding, driving design thinking and fostering a culture of creativity and leadership within the team.

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  Artistry in Games

  Jan 2014 - May 2016

  Founder, Editor-in-Chief

  Founded Artistry in Games, a platform dedicated to exploring the artistic and technological intricacies behind AAA and Indie video game titles. Led a team of seven, crafting an editorial strategy that brought industry insights through detailed discussions and interviews with various designers and developers. Grew the site to prominence, ultimately leading to its successful sale.

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  Messiah College

  Dec 2014 - May 2015

  Adjunct Instructor, Visual Arts

  Taught final year students design principles, branding, and portfolio preparation, aligning academic learning with industry standards. Guided capstone projects and workshops to enhance soft skills, preparing them for the design industry.

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  ST8MNT BRAND AGENCY

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2017

  Creative Director

  As Creative Director at ST8MNT, I co-led a pivotal rebranding initiative, significantly enhancing the agency’s market position. Collaboratively managed a spectrum of client branding and digital projects, from inception to launch, fostering a culture of creative excellence. Mentored a dynamic design team, emphasizing creative solutions and robust client relationships, pivotal in driving the agency's growth.

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  GS&F

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2019

  UX Director

  Led a team of eight in UX/UI design, strategy, and research at GS&F, focusing on creating enhanced user experiences across digital platforms. Directed the conceptualization and production of cross-functional VR projects, including a multi-sensory 3D motion ride, involving scriptwriting, hardware integration, and environment enhancements. Developed wireframes, prototypes, and user flows from concept to completion, fostering effective team collaboration and leading strategic client engagements.

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  UST

  Jun 2021 - now

  Leveraging expertise in technology and user experience design, the role as Enterprise Solutions Architect at UST focuses on collaboratively architecting solutions that address complex business needs. This position supports the integration of enterprise-level strategies to enhance business scalability and performance, working in concert with diverse leadership teams. This collaboration ensures that technological and design approaches effectively align with overarching business goals, consistently achieving the objectives set at the project's inception. Show less

  • Enterprise Solutions Architect, UX

    Jan 2024 - now

  • UX/UI Practice Lead

    Jun 2021 - May 2024