Joshua Cotsworth
Summary
Graphic Designer, Artist, and Photographer with experience in creating printed merchandise, publications, branding, and digital assets for organizations and events. Currently building a freelance brand design business while seeking a full-time creative role. Actively seeking a full-time creative role to contribute ideas and solutions in a collaborative work environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Associate
Lowe's
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered customer service, advising on paint selection and application.
- Maintained inventory accuracy and visual merchandising standards.
- Assisted customers with color matching and paint selection for various projects.
- Operated mixing machines to create custom paint colors, ensuring quality and consistency.
School Portrait Photographer
Lifetouch
08.2024 - Current
- Set up and broke down picture day sets under tight time constraints.
- Photographed hundreds of students and teachers for the yearbook.
- Communicated with school staff to ensure a successful picture day.
- Captured high-quality portraits using professional photography equipment and lighting techniques.
Volunteer Merch & Graphic Designer
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Strengthened communication skills through real-world client collaboration.
- Collaborated with leadership to align visuals with Chi Alpha's values.
- Sustained brand consistency across all digital formats.
- Created Chi Alpha's 2023 service project merch and 2024-2025 apparel.
- Contributed to organization's brand recognition on campus.
- Designed compelling graphics for promotional materials, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive visual content for events and campaigns.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Communication Design, Art History
University of North Texas
Denton05.2025
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Print & Digital Advertising
- Merchandise development skills
- Presentation Design
- Web & UX/UI Design
- Presentation Design
- Web & UX/UI Design
- Portrait Photography
- Presentation Design
- Web & UX/UI Design
Professional Overview
Graphic Designer, experienced in creating printed merchandise, publications, branding, and digital assets for organizations and events. Currently building a freelance brand design business while seeking a full-time creative role.
Design Skills
- Brand Identity Design
- Typography & Layout
- Print & Digital Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Merchandise & Apparel Design
- Presentation Design
- Web & UX/UI Design
- Illustration (Traditional & Digital)
- Photography & Photo Editing
- Videography & Video Editing
- Storyboarding
- Visual Storytelling
Awards And Affiliations
- UNT CVAD Emergence, 03/01/22
- UNT Opera Carmen Poster Runner-up, 10/01/22
- Graphis New Talent Honorable Mention, Poster Design, 01/01/23
- Graphis New Talent Honorable Mention, Website Design, 01/01/23
- Graphis New Talent Honorable Mention, Logo Design, 01/01/25
- AIGA Student Member, Dallas/Fort Worth chapter
Timeline
Paint Associate
Lowe's
07.2025 - Current
School Portrait Photographer
Lifetouch
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer Merch & Graphic Designer
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
06.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Communication Design, Art History
University of North Texas
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