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Creative Director, Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design/Developmen

Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Salary:
75,000+
Posted:
March 25, 2025

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Joe Hausch • Franklin, WI *********@*****.*** 414-***-**** linkedin.com/in/joehausch

> J o e Hausch R E S U M E

International award-winning designer and accomplished creative director with 35+ years of experience building brands and driving organizational success. Created over 600 brands across diverse industries. Entrepreneur, inventor, artist, designer, and musician with proven expertise in strategic design, nonpro t leadership, and community building. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OWNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Hausch Design Agency 2001 - Present

- Founded and manage a hybrid design agency focused on brand development and image management

- Conduct client interviews, develop strategies, and execute comprehensive marketing solutions

- Create branding/logo development, brochures, tradeshows, product development, packaging, and websites

- Notable clients include Arcataur Capital Management, Hydro- ermal Corporation, Brett Favre, VJS Construction Services, City of Franklin, Pius XI High School, Matty’s Bar & Grill/Catering PRESIDENT/CEO

PHOTAVIA Oct 2015 - Present

- Lead digital media company o ering curated hybrid TV productions featuring

"A Moment in Time" series

- Manage content development featuring iconic images from e LIFE Picture Collection with engaging backstories

- Target healthcare, senior living, memory care, hospitality, transportation, and education markets

- Oversee production of all content in Wisconsin, including original music compositions EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) Sept 2024 - March 2025

- Led strategic initiatives to revitalize organizational structure and community engagement

- Focused on membership growth, fundraising, scal responsibility, and operational e ciency

- Managed the MARN Art+Culture Hub, gallery exhibitions, marketplace, and café operations

- Served on the Fundraising Advisory Team to secure sustainable nancial support FOUNDER

e Cholive Company LLC Aug 2007 - 2009

- Developed concept for Cholive®, an olive-shaped chocolate tru e designed for martinis and cocktails

- Launched production and formed company; product featured dark chocolate shell with Vermont cream ganache

- Introduced product at National Restaurant Association Show and established retail partnerships VP & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

H2D Haas Hausch Design 1986 - 2001

- Co-founded and led creative strategy and execution for a hybrid creative rm

- Managed client relationships, strategic planning, and creative development

- Industry awards including American Graphic Design Awards and Typographic Excellence Award Professional Summary

Joe Hausch • Franklin, WI *********@*****.*** 414-***-**** linkedin.com/in/joehausch

> J o e Hausch R E S U M E

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

- 2016 American Graphic Design Award for SilverLine Product Brochure

- 2005 American Graphic Design Award for Corporate Identity Package

- 2000 American Graphic Design Award for Capital Campaign Package

- 1992 First Annual Signature Award - Design Milwaukee

- 1987 Typographic Excellence Award - NCA National Composition Association

- 1978 Silver Pallette Award from e Milwaukee Journal Sentinel COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

- Current VP, Civic Music MKE Board

- Fundraising Advisory Team, MARN

- Former Board Member, IndependenceFirst, Milwaukee, WI (1996-2003)

- Former VP, Whitnall Youth Football & Cheer Board (2011-2015)

- Directed "Whitnall Hit It! Scrimmage," one of SE Wisconsin's largest youth football events

- Managed event logistics for 75 di erent scrimmages with 6 simultaneous match-ups

- Former Alumni Board Member/President, MIAD Milwaukee (1999-2003)

- Former Board Member/President, Artreach Milwaukee (1988-1996)

- Co-created " e Street Painting Festival," raising over $20,000 in its rst year

- Brought together 300+ local artists for chalk drawings at SummerFest EDUCATION & TEACHING

•Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)

•Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design (1981-1984)

•Typography Instructor (1984-1987)

•President, Alumni Association (2001-2007)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

- Liberal Arts Studies (1979-1981)

SKILLS

- Brand Development & Strategy

- Creative Direction

- Marketing Strategy

- Product Development

- UX/UI Design

- Event Planning & Management

- Team Leadership

- Public Speaking

“Creating is life to Joe. As an inventor, artist, designer, entrepreneur he challenges the way the world works everyday.” – Client

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