Joe Donaldson
Creative Director | Motion & Design Systems | Head of Design @ BUCK | Design Faculty @ SVA
- Role
- Head of Design & Creative Director at BUCK
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joe Donaldson
I’m an award-winning design and creative leader with over 15 years of experience…
Experience
Head of Design & Creative Director
May 2020 — Present
At BUCK, I wear many hats across creative leadership and team management. As a Creative Director, I’m hands-on in conceiving, pitching, and directing high-impact campaigns for Fortune 100 clients including Apple, Amazon, Google, Instagram, and more. In my role as Head of Design, I lead a world-class, multidisciplinary team of 30+ designers overseeing everything from bidding and staffing to mentorship and long-term career development.Key Responsibilities & Achievements- Directed brand campaigns, product launches, and integrated experiences for global clients- Partnered with leadership on pitches, strategy, and new business development- Managed projects from concept to delivery, balancing creative, budget, and timeline- Built scalable team structures and workflows across multiple studios and offerings- Mentored designers across levels, fostering a culture of growth and experimentation- Developed modular motion systems and toolkits for brand consistency and flexibility.
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
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