Josh Shipley

About Josh Shipley

As the Creative Director at Andrews McMeel Universal, my leadership in digital product design has been instrumental in enhancing the user experience for our largest web properties. With a strong proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite, I have led a cross-functional team to innovate and deliver compelling UX and UI solutions for consumer-facing subscription sites.My role extends beyond design; it\'s about fostering a collaborative environment where strategic vision meets execution. The success in my most recent projects reflects a commitment to engaging storytelling through user-centered design, bridging art with function to captivate and delight our audiences.

Experience

1. Senior Graphic Designer

   Populous

   Jan 2026 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   As a Senior Graphic Designer within the Creative Services Group at Populous, I help shape and steward the global brand while supporting pursuit and marketing efforts that drive new business across regions and markets.Our team operates as both brand guardian and creative partner — ensuring that everything from high-stakes proposals to branded experiences reflects the clarity, ambition, and experiential mindset that defines Populous.Core Focus AreasBrand StewardshipUphold and evolve global brand standards across all touchpoints. Develop scalable templates and visual systems that ensure consistency while empowering teams across offices and disciplines.Winning WorkLead and support creative direction for proposals, RFP submissions, and interview presentations. Translate complex architectural narratives into compelling visual stories that clearly articulate strategy, expertise, and value.Integrated Marketing & CommunicationsDesign and produce proposal books, microsites, social content systems, infographics, marketing collateral, packaging, and event branding — bringing cohesion across digital and physical environments.Concept-to-Execution LeadershipDevelop thoughtful visual concepts that extend beyond layout — shaping narrative flow, mood, and experience. Manage projects from brief through final production, collaborating closely with marketing teams, architects, writers, and external partners.

Education

• Graceland University

  BA in Graphic Design, Design and Visual Communications, General

  2004 — 2008

• Academy of Art University

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, 3D Character Animation

Skills

• Illustration
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Web Design
• Video Editing
• Premiere
• Digital Illustration
• Maya
• Logo Design
• Character Animation
• Layout
• Presentations
• Storyboarding
• Public Speaking
• Graphics
• Advertising
• Indesign
• Information Graphics
• Graphic Design
• Computer Animation
• Branding & Identity
• Illustrator
• Autodesk Maya
• Visual Communication
• Motion Graphics
• Photoshop