Joel Southall Design
Native American man in leather jacket with hair blowing in mind

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Summary

Web Design Professional with a variety of experience in written and graphic media.
Familiarity with HTML, CSS and Javascript. Team player with leadership capabilities.


Education

Lane Community College -- Web Design

June 2022, Eugene, OR


University of Oregon -- MA Philosophy

June 2015, Eugene, OR


Oregon State University -- BA Philosophy, Peace Studies Certificate

June 2011, Corvallis, OR


Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Workshop
  • Working Knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript
  • Experience with Windows, Linux and Apple Paradigms
  • Skilled Illustrator and Sketch Artist
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Adept problem solver with ability to coordinate other team members
  • Research skills developed at the graduate level

Relevant Skills and Experience

Art Juror for the 2022
Oregon Country Fair

  • Viewed and judged entries for the 2022 Oregon Country Fair on the basis of perceived skill and cultural appropriateness

Mindfire Games, LLC. -- Co-founder, Designer for this indie games startup

  • Story writer and universe designer in tandem with other members
  • Created original sprite graphics and design for use by other members
  • Collaborative game system designer

Freelance Writer

  • Contributed story-writer for Indigenous made computer game, When Rivers Were Trails, which won the Adaptation Award at IndieCade 2019
  • Content creator for Midnight Muse Magazine, an art publication local to Corvallis, Oregon

Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Self-taught use of vector based software to create logos
  • Illustration work on commission
  • Posters, brochures and T-shirt design
  • Create album art for local bands

Corvallis Independent

  • Interviewed local small businesses and artists to feature in articles
  • Organized and met new writers, editing their submitted work for publication
  • Sat on the board of this independent weekly, spearheading efforts to gain notoriety and financial backing from local donors and businesses

Volunteer Work


Native American Student Association

  • Instrumental in the organization and operation of the Spring 2022 Pow-Wow after two years of hiatus due to pandemic conditions
  • Assisted in the Fall 2021 Round Dance and Salmon Bake
  • Demonstrated initiative in the facilitation of meetings and cultural events, often placed in a leadership role

Technical Skills

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom Classic
  • Extensive experience with GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript
  • Talent with illustrating original characters, scenes, comics, storyboarding and more
  • Web and Graphic Design