Hey there! MY NAME IS

Josiah Shoemaker

I am passionate UX/UI designer skilled in user-centered design, merging visual aesthetics with robust solutions. With a background in multimedia production and a degree in Digital Media Arts, I bring a unique perspective to crafting exceptional user experiences. Recognized for my work in the college-produced comic anthology ‘The Iceberg’ and showcased at the student-led ‘Archer Gallery’. Let’s connect and collaborate to create human-first designs that leave a lasting impact in the digital landscape.

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Tools I Know

Here are some of the creative tools I know. I use these applications on Mac and iPad but I can work in Windows as well.

Figma
Webflow
Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
Premiere
Audition

Education & Creative Career

All the works I've done
  • Thinkful
    (UX Bootcamp 2022)
    • Conducted user surveys and interviews, and leveraged data to develop personas, empathy, journey maps, user stories, and flows in order to make informed design decisions.
    • Utilized the double-diamond and design sprint process.
    • Created compelling case studies to showcase findings and design decisions with clients and stakeholders.
  • Charter Oak
    (Multimedia Assistant 2020-2021)
    • Optimized all technical aspects of live services.
    • Operated a professional camcorder, soundboard, and audio cables.
    • Created a secured WiFi Network for employees and guests.
    • Expedited any tasks, errands, and assignments requested by my higher-ups.
  • Clark College
    (Digital Media Arts 2017-2020)
    • Created visual content and communications for delivery to various web, social and digital media platforms.
    • Designed digital art, motion graphics, basic animation, integrated multimedia, video/sound production, user experience, website, and interface design.
    • Developed competency through hands-on experience, real client project work, professional skills, and building a portfolio of work.
    • Prepared to enter the job market as freelance digital designer, production artist, digital media specialist, web designer, videographers, multimedia/motion designer, marketing assistant, or content/project coordinator.
Creative accolades
  • The Iceberg
    (2020, 2021, 2022)

    An annual anthology of student comics featuring writing and art produced by Clark students and alumni. This program supports student leaders, the creation of the annual publication, and an event to showcase the final production. Published works include Dallas & Graham in: The Pesky Possum Peculator, Paranormal Personas And the Corporeal Chase, and A Stroll Through Time.

  • Archer Gallery
    (2019)

    Archer Gallery serves the students and community of Clark College by exhibiting contemporary art in a not-for-profit educational setting. Archer Gallery exhibits work by national and internationally renowned artists and connects the Clark College community with accessible and diverse perspectives from the contemporary art world.

Othert accolades
  • Eagle Scout Award (BSA)
    (Oct 2018)

    Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Only 2% of people who join the BSA achieve this rank. In Scouting, I strived for creative merit badges like Photography, Film Making, Art, and many more.

  • Honor & Service Certificate
    (Sep 2018)

    I was awarded a certificate from the City of Battle Ground for replanting trees on a major street. I collaborated with the city and my Troop to accomplish this task.

  • National Youth Leadership Training (BSA)
    (2017)

    National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

  • Order of the Arrow (BSA)
    (2016)

    The Order of the Arrow (OA) is Scouting’s national camping honor society. It recognizes Scouts and Scouters (adults) who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition encourages others to live these ideals as well.

Accolades & Publications

My shiny little awards. Look! They sparkle!

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