Josh Elkin
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About
Creative Director
Currently design lead at Apple for static, video and print advertising.
Previously I led the digital advertising production for the Apple TV+ global launch, followed by four years of advertising design across nearly every title. Concurrently, I earned an M.S. from USC Iovine & Young in Integrated Business, Design & Technology and founded Full Jacket: The Album Experience, a music app available on the App Store.
With over 25 years of experience, I’ve worked across print, digital, and enterprise applications—bridging design, technology, and strategy. I specialize in crafting human-centered digital experiences, aligning creative vision with business goals, and presenting to executives and stakeholders.
Beyond design, I’ve been mixing vinyl since the ’90s, curating soundtracks for cult NYC skate films and performing across major cities. Now available for a Santa Monica residency.
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Education
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Master of Science Integrated Design, Technology, BusinessUniversity of Southern California2020 - 2022
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Master Presenter Data VisualizationEdward Tufte Art Gallery2010 - 2010Directly from the godfather of information display, this influential all day course changed my mindset. Since this workshop, I have taken more pleasure in my work and found new joy in presenting concepts and information to the client. Meetings are shorter, we dive right to the point and there is new emphasis on discussion and openness.
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BFA Art History & PaintingConcordia University2002 - 2006Architecture History, Painting, Electronic Art.
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Communications Graphic Design & Architecture StudioRhode Island School of Design2002 - 2002Brand identity concepts and vector logo creation and development, taught by original member of Steve Job's design team for Macintosh, Bert Emerson. This education set the foundation for my pursuit of a design career.
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Experience
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Senior Digital CreativeApple/ MagnitLos Angeles, CAMay 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
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Freelance Creative DirectorSanta Monica, CAJun 2008 - Present (18 years)Available for freelance or full time engagements.
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Global Product Launch Creative DirectorApple/ BeGrizzleeLos Angeles, CASep 2019 - Oct 2023 (4 years 1 month)Digital Advertising Performance Marketing Creative Director through global product launch, mentoring designers and account managers alike, growing the team from five designers to 20. Then I collaborated with the team and created timely digital advertising for the gamut of sizes and specifications from hardware platforms to social media.
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Creative DirectorLeroy & RoseSanta Monica, CAApr 2022 - May 2022 (1 month)“The Bear” TV series launch advertising concepts and art for digital, social, including gamification and audio interactions for increased engagement.
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Creative DirectorLos Angeles, CADec 2018 - Feb 2019 (2 months)Conceived of conceptual, strategic, creative advertising campaigns for use across all mediums including email marketing, print and social. Creative team building, teaching process, leading and mentoring through photoshoots, and inspiring the team with fresh copy ideas, art, references and research. Featuring the launch of Lost Poet.
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Associate Creative DirectorSanta Monica, CADec 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 month)Re-imaging the in-store car display, I conceived of interactive, immersive experiences at the cutting edge of technology.
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Art DirectorLos Angeles, CASep 2018 - Dec 2018 (3 months)Conspiring with superior writers and creative directors, I conceived of and delivered email campaigns for Black Friday & Cyber Weekend and created gift cards and key art for bespoke holiday gifts for influencers, countless Facebook and Instagram content and banner advertising, and I helped launch the new fragrance category delivering creative layouts and final art for digital advertising.
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Product DesignerLos Angeles, CA2013 - 2018 (5 years)Originally brought on to redesign the XFactorUSA app and website, I have been called back year after year to lead the design for the ‘For Your Consideration’ Emmy Award websites, digital art for Gotham, advertising for upcoming shows, design for NatGeo Producer Portal, FOX Scheduling Board app and many more enterprise applications.
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Awards
2018
Best Cyber-Weekend Campaign
Dollar Shave Club (internal agency)
-Clickz
2006
Nominated, short-listed in top 10 for
Best New Architecture Web Site:
Insideoutside.nl (LaRocDigital)
-Archined
2007
Best Pharmaceutical Website
Crohn's & Me (Heartbeat)
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Affiliations
AIGA, Behance, Venice Art Crawl, Cargo Collective
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@joshuaelkin, member since 2002
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