Hello, hello! My name is Josiah Van De Steeg and I'm a husband, father, pancake lover, and storyteller. As a kid, I spent countless hours drawing and painting whacky characters and telling their whimsical stories. Fast forward to today and I still feel like that same curious kid using design to tell compelling stories. I am a designer because I am fascinated by the power of effective design and how it can empower people to take action, implement change, and give a voice to the voiceless. I enjoy being faced with a problem and figuring out how design can be used to reach a creative solution.
Hi there! My name is Josiah Van De Steeg and I'm a husband, father, pancake lover, and storyteller. As a kid, I spent countless hours drawing and painting whacky characters and telling their whimsical stories. Fast forward to today and I still feel like that same curious kid using design to tell compelling stories. I am a designer because I am fascinated by the power of effective design and how it can empower people to take action, implement change, and give a voice to the voiceless. I enjoy being faced with a problem and figuring out how design can be used to reach a creative solution.
About My Logo
My parents named me after King Josiah who governed Judah during the 7th Century BCE. Josiah is known for his leadership and the integrity he had for virtue and justice; I like to think I try to emulate his example. My logo depicts Josiah's crown and reminds me to be a leader, advocate for justice, and be a voice for a generation. The apex of my crown logo is the Adobe pen tool which represents how I try to utilize my craft to express myself and fulfill life goals.
About My Logo
My parents named me after King Josiah who governed Judah during the 7th Century BCE. Josiah is known for his leadership and the integrity he had for virtue and justice; I like to think I try to emulate his example. My logo depicts Josiah's crown and reminds me to be a leader, advocate for justice, and be a voice for a generation. The apex of my crown logo is the Adobe pen tool which represents how I try to utilize my craft to express myself and fulfill life goals.
Design Experience
Motion + Content Designer - Open Book Communications - As Motion + Content designer for Open Book, I have the pleasure of executing and implementing ideas through motion design and graphic design that brings audiences through a story.
Art Director - Blue42 - As Art Director at Blue42, I lead a small graphic design team in the creation of design content for 50+ unique clients. I enforce brand standards, brainstorm campaign ideas, and ensure the design department runs efficiently and effectively.
Epsilon (Chicago Office) - Art Director Intern - The summer I spent with Epsilon as an Art Director Intern was the best experience I have received as a designer. During my summer internship, I worked with talented creative directors, copywriters, and other art directors to brainstorm, ideate, and execute creative elements for widely recognized clientele like Heinz and GSK brands.
MZA + CO - St. Paul - Graphic Designer - MZA + CO is a full-service PR and government affairs firm based in St. Paul, MN. As a graphic designer for MZA, I've designed material for campaigns like National School Choice Week and a variety of social media graphics. (See portfolio for more).
Be the Match on Campus - Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator - As the designer for Be the Match on Campus, I created posters, snapchat filters, and social posts to promote bone marrow registry drives with the purpose of finding bone marrow matches for patients suffering from blood illnesses like Leukemia.
Housley for U.S. Senate - Graphic Designer - During my time as graphic designer for the Housley campaign, I designed t-shirts, business cards, event invites, billboards, and social media posts to promote Karin Housley for U.S. Senate. (See portfolio page for more).
UMD Sport Clubs - Graphic Design Supervisor - Designing for UMD Sport Club administration has been one of my favorite jobs. My responsibilities as the Graphic Design Supervisor for UMD Sport Clubs includes designing posters for all 23 UMD Sport Clubs, designing signs, laminated badges, banners, door stickers, etc. (See portfolio page for more).
Zeitgeist Design Intern - Once every year, the Zeitgeist Arts center in downtown Duluth throws an unforgettable fundraiser party. I have been in charge of branding the theme and executing creative deliverables for the 2019 and 2020 fundraiser parties. (See portfolio for more).
Duluth Superior Film Festival (DSFF) Designer - For two consecutive years, I've been the lead designer responsible for branding the 2019 and 2020 Duluth Superior Film Festival. As lead designer, I designed the poster, billboard, program, and name badge for the 2019 DSFF and I am currently working with a team to execute the creative deliverables for the 2020 festival. (See portfolio for more).
Design Experience
Art Director (current) - Blue42 - As Art Director at Blue42, I lead a small graphic design team in the creation of design content for 50+ unique clients. I enforce brand standards, brainstorm campaign ideas, and ensure the design department runs efficiently and effectively.
Epsilon (Chicago Office) - Art Director Intern - The summer I spent with Epsilon as an Art Director Intern was the best experience I have received as a designer. During my summer internship, I worked with talented creative directors, copywriters, and other art directors to brainstorm, ideate, and execute creative elements for widely recognized clientele like Heinz and GSK brands.
MZA + CO - St. Paul - Graphic Designer - MZA + CO is a full-service PR and government affairs firm based in St. Paul, MN. As a graphic designer for MZA, I've designed material for campaigns like National School Choice Week and a variety of social media graphics. (See portfolio for more).
Be the Match on Campus - Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator - As the designer for Be the Match on Campus, I created posters, snapchat filters, and social posts to promote bone marrow registry drives with the purpose of finding bone marrow matches for patients suffering from blood illnesses like Leukemia.
Housley for U.S. Senate - Graphic Designer - During my time as graphic designer for the Housley campaign, I designed t-shirts, business cards, event invites, billboards, and social media posts to promote Karin Housley for U.S. Senate. (See portfolio page for more).
UMD Sport Clubs - Graphic Design Supervisor - Designing for UMD Sport Club administration has been one of my favorite jobs. My responsibilities as the Graphic Design Supervisor for UMD Sport Clubs includes designing posters for all 23 UMD Sport Clubs, designing signs, laminated badges, banners, door stickers, etc. (See portfolio page for more).
Zeitgeist Design Intern - Once every year, the Zeitgeist Arts center in downtown Duluth throws an unforgettable fundraiser party. I have been in charge of branding the theme and executing creative deliverables for the 2019 and 2020 fundraiser parties. (See portfolio for more).
Duluth Superior Film Festival (DSFF) Designer - For two consecutive years, I've been the lead designer responsible for branding the 2019 and 2020 Duluth Superior Film Festival. As lead designer, I designed the poster, billboard, program, and name badge for the 2019 DSFF and I am currently working with a team to execute the creative deliverables for the 2020 festival. (See portfolio for more from the project).
