Joel Waldrep is a creative professional with extensive experience in graphic design and art direction for film and television. Skilled in developing on-screen graphics, props, signage, and environmental designs that enhance storytelling and bring cinematic worlds to life. Collaborates closely with production designers, set decorators, and prop masters to ensure visual continuity and authenticity.
As an Assistant Art Director, he provides support in set design, concept development, and managing creative workflows, ensuring seamless execution from pre-production to final product. Expertise includes 3D modeling, prepress, and digital/print media, with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving in fast-paced production environments.
A graduate of the University of New Mexico's School of Fine Arts, he continues to explore his own artistic pursuits, fueled by an enduring passion for creativity and design.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Fine Art
University of New Mexico 2002-2004
University of New Mexico 2002-2004
Associates in Advertising Art
Southwest University of Visual Arts 1994 - 1995
Southwest University of Visual Arts 1994 - 1995
ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR FOR FILM & TV
2024 - The Boroughs
2024 - TeaCup
2023 - Freaky Tales
2024 - TeaCup
2023 - Freaky Tales
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR FILM
2021 - NOPE
2018 - US, Our Friend
2017 - Arizona
2016 - Cliffs of Freedom, Woman Walks Ahead,
2015-2016 - Hostiles, Fast Color
2014 - The Scorch Trials, Blood Father, Spare Parts
2013 - A Million Ways to Die In The West, Transcendence
2018 - US, Our Friend
2017 - Arizona
2016 - Cliffs of Freedom, Woman Walks Ahead,
2015-2016 - Hostiles, Fast Color
2014 - The Scorch Trials, Blood Father, Spare Parts
2013 - A Million Ways to Die In The West, Transcendence
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR TELEVISION
2022 - Class of 09
2017-2020 - Yellowstone Seasons 1 thru 4
2019 - Defending Jacob
2018 - Cosmos Season 2,
2017 - Waco, Mission Control
2015 - Dusk Till Dawn S3, Manhattan, Second Chance
2014 - Hieroglyph, Killer Women, The Sixth Gun
2017-2020 - Yellowstone Seasons 1 thru 4
2019 - Defending Jacob
2018 - Cosmos Season 2,
2017 - Waco, Mission Control
2015 - Dusk Till Dawn S3, Manhattan, Second Chance
2014 - Hieroglyph, Killer Women, The Sixth Gun
FREELANCE DESIGN, 3D MODELING AND
ILLUSTRATION FOR FILM & TV
ILLUSTRATION FOR FILM & TV
2021 - White House Plumbers, Dark Harvest
2019 - Half Brothers
2018 - Briar Patch EP 1-10
2016 - Snow Piercer Pilot, American Gods Pilot
2015 - Graves EP 1-10
2019 - Half Brothers
2018 - Briar Patch EP 1-10
2016 - Snow Piercer Pilot, American Gods Pilot
2015 - Graves EP 1-10
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR DOVER PUBLICATIONS
2007 - 2009
Asian Design, Label Art, Celtic Vector Designs,
Tile Designs, Art Nouveau Vector Designs, Insects,
Designs from India, Victorian Vector Designs,
Geometric Vector Designs, Flowers,
Greek & Roman Mythology, African Design,
Angels, Costume & Fashion, Art Nouveau: Second Series
Pre-Columbian Design, Classic Stained Glass,
Silhouettes & Stencils, Vector Designs,
Gods & Demons, Spot the Differences,
Chinese Stencil Design, Christian Motifs & Symbols,
Wizards & Dragons Tattoo Flash, Asian Tattoo Flash,
Wizards & Dragons Tattoo Flash, Kimonos & Obis,
Japanese Ghosts & Demons, Wings,
Geisha & Courtesans, Celtic Vector Motifs,
PS - Calligraphic & Abstract, Tattoo Art,
PS - Butterflies, Floral Vector Motifs,
Chinese Vector Motifs, Samurai & Swordsmen,
Art Nouveau Vector Motifs, Japanese Vector Designs,
Floral Vector Designs, Christian Art & Imagery
Chinese Vector Designs, Animal Vector Designs
Tile Designs, Art Nouveau Vector Designs, Insects,
Designs from India, Victorian Vector Designs,
Geometric Vector Designs, Flowers,
Greek & Roman Mythology, African Design,
Angels, Costume & Fashion, Art Nouveau: Second Series
Pre-Columbian Design, Classic Stained Glass,
Silhouettes & Stencils, Vector Designs,
Gods & Demons, Spot the Differences,
Chinese Stencil Design, Christian Motifs & Symbols,
Wizards & Dragons Tattoo Flash, Asian Tattoo Flash,
Wizards & Dragons Tattoo Flash, Kimonos & Obis,
Japanese Ghosts & Demons, Wings,
Geisha & Courtesans, Celtic Vector Motifs,
PS - Calligraphic & Abstract, Tattoo Art,
PS - Butterflies, Floral Vector Motifs,
Chinese Vector Motifs, Samurai & Swordsmen,
Art Nouveau Vector Motifs, Japanese Vector Designs,
Floral Vector Designs, Christian Art & Imagery
Chinese Vector Designs, Animal Vector Designs
DESIGN, PREPRESS & PRODUCTION
2006 to 2007 - Pasatiempo / The Santa Fe New Mexican
2004 to 2006 - Don Mickey Designs
1998 to 2001 - The North County Times
1996 to 1997 - Endean Sign Company
