I'm JOsh Royer...
a Creative leader with 15+ years of experience shaping design across digital, print, and environmental platforms...
Skilled at directing teams, nurturing brand identities, and delivering work that balances storytelling with strategy...
looking to collaborate with clients and organizations who value design as a way to connect, inspire, and create memorable experiences.
my skillset
Creative Direction & Team Leadership
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Branding & identity
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Multichannel Campaigns
UX/UI & Digital Design
Storytelling &
Visual Strategy
Animation & Motion Design
my Experience
Aerial Company | 2006-2007
Graphic & Web Designer
- Collaborated with print and digital teams to design monthly catalogs, marketing collateral, and digital assets for online systems.
- Expanded role rapidly to support full campaign execution—including branding, microsites, and email campaigns—building a foundation in integrated marketing design.
Aeon Blu | 2007–2008
Senior Web Designer
- Partnered with developers to deliver front-end design for enterprise-level applications, intranet platforms, and CMS solutions.
- Provided UI design, branding, and marketing support that ensured usability, consistency, and alignment with client goals.
Triad Retail Media | 2008–2020
Senior Art Director
- Promoted from Flash Designer to Senior Art Director, leading a creative team in delivering high-impact digital campaigns for major retail brands.
- Oversaw daily production, defined design processes with project managers, and established best practices to optimize workflow.
- Partnered with sales and business leadership to develop digital advertising strategies, direct creative product development, and drive innovation in online marketing solutions.
Walmart / Sam's Club | 2020-2021
Associate Creative Director
- Transitioned into Walmart’s Sam’s Club team, maintaining responsibility for creative leadership on national retail campaigns.
- Focused on integrating design workflows with broader Sam’s Club creative operations, ensuring consistency and collaboration across marketing initiatives.
Independent Creative | 2021-Present
Freelance Designer
- Partner with clients on branding, campaign design, and digital experiences while also pursuing professional growth in motion design and animation.
- Freelance projects complement my full-time role and allow me to bring fresh creative perspectives into each engagement.
Bisk | 2024-Present
Creative Manager
- Lead creative strategy and execution for higher education marketing campaigns, guiding visual storytelling across digital, print, and video channels.
- Manage workflows and mentor design team members to ensure high-quality output, brand consistency, and innovative campaign delivery.
