Josh Webb

Creative Director, Head of Design

San Diego, CA, USA
I'm a visual storyteller and problem solver. I've worked with CEOs to build SaaS platforms and led design, copywriting, and production teams for non-profits, children's hospitals, and lifestyle brands. I recently directed a feature documentary to help orphans at the US-Mexico border.

I love to help organizations tell their story to the world - by whatever means necessary.

Work Experience

Core Strengths

Creative Director, Head of Design

Reported directly to CEO and Chief Science Officer to design and build SaaS platform, mobile apps and integrations, creative strategy, video production, and brand messaging.
March 2017 - Carlsbad, California, United States

Feature Documentary Director

Directed and co-edited a feature-length documentary, Shadows of the Valley, overseeing the storytelling, cinematography, and post-production processes. It has played in multiple film festivals and helped the orphanage raise over $1 million.
June 2015 - November 2021 San Diego, California, United States

Experimental Photographer

San Diego, California, United States

Ghostlight Creative

Co-Founder / Art Director

Co-founder of the award-winning creative boutique agency. Led art direction for branding, print, web, branded environments, and video production for multi-million dollar clients.
July 2006 - August 2013 Texas, United States

Live Production

Creative Director

Manage the 15-member creative team. Oversee aspects of advertising, web design, print design, environmental design, stage design, video and brand management for live production events.
July 2006 - March 2017 Texas, United States

PlainJoe Studios

Designer

Graphic designer for the multi-disciplinary design shop in Southern California.
January 2006 - July 2006 California, United States

Education

University Of Texas At El Paso

Advertising / Screenwriting

Creative Director for the USA Today recognized UTEP Ad team. Our award winning campaign for the Toyota Matrix was one of 12 schools recognized nationwide by the National Student AdFed.
August 2001 - May 2004 Texas, United States

Oral Roberts University

Advertising and Marketing

August 2000 - May 2001 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Languages

Español (Beginner),

Awards

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Regional Gold

2012

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Gold

2011

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Best of Show

2010

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Gold

2010

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Silver

2009

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Category Design, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Design, Directing, Filmmaking, Leadership, Photography, Screenwriting, Team Building,

Director, Feature Documentary

Directed and edited a feature documentary about a missionary, an orphanage, and a cartel hitlist.

Played in multiple film festivals and helped the organization raise over $1 million.

Music Experience

RECORDED ON FOUR STUDIO RECORDS
Recorded with Jim Ward of Sparta, At the Drive-In and SleeperCar

SONG ACCOLADES
Songs featured on The CW’s ONE TREE HILL, and CBS’ GHOST WHISPERER

Art and Photography Shows

Minted digital art and photography on Bitcoin Ordinals, Foundation on Ethereum, and the first photo artist on the Solana blockchain.

Photography / Art featured at Art Basel, NYC Art Shows, Hacker Houses globally

Featured in global design books, websites and blogs