Instead of a boring bio, below are some cool facts about me.
CAREER FACT:
An artist and designer by trade, I also bring years of experience in content creation and customer service that I’ve honed in various roles at companies in New York City, San Diego, Boulder and more.
contest Fact:
My flag design was chosen from thousands of submissions to be flown as part of the Rockefeller Center Flag Project, for a three-week art installation during August 2020 and again in February 2021.
Experience Fact:
As a designer I have created logos, full rebranding projects, digital and print designs, websites, t-shirts, album covers and more!
HISTORY FACT:
I’m originally from Colorado and no matter where I live, I will always call myself a Coloradan. Speaking of design, we’re very proud of our state flag design and put it on EVERYTHING.
GOAL FACT:
In 2018 I decided to go back to school and get my Certificate in Graphic and Digital Design from Parsons School of Design in New York City.
ENTREPRENEURIAL FACT:
With two other designers, I co-founded Bolida, a graphic design studio that specialized in brand design for small businesses and individuals.
HOBBY FACT:
I have been designing houses and floor plans since I was a kid and it’s still my “go-to” when relaxing. (However nowadays, they have fewer ball pits.)
shameless promotion FACT:
You can see more of my work on Instagram at @joshuadagesart and you can purchase my art here!
MEET ME FACT:
I love coffee, beer, and discussing things while drinking them, so feel free to contact me and we’ll set up a time to chat!
WORK EXPERIENCE
production designer, Playaway Products: dec ‘24 - present
Production lead backup, Playaway Products: may ‘24 - dec ‘24
Receiving Manager, Mcnally Jackson Books: Jun ‘21 - Feb ‘24
FREELANCE artist, JOSHUA DAGES art: FEB ‘19 - Jun ‘21
Content Manager, American Design Club: AUG '19 - MAR ‘20
EDUCATION
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN, New York, NY - GRAPHIC & DIGITAL DESIGN
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER, CO - ENGLISH
proficiencies
adobeps/ai/id, google drive, ms office, procreate, sketchup
