ABOUT
Joel Waldrep is a seasoned graphic artist and serves as an assistant art director in the dynamic world of film and television production. His journey into the creative industry commenced with tenures at sign shops, small print houses, newspapers, and book publishers, providing him with a diverse and comprehensive skill set.
With over two decades of hands-on experience, Joel possesses practical expertise in various facets of production, including silkscreen, 3 & 5 point CNC machining, 3D modeling, and both offset and digital print media.
Joel is an alumnus of the University of New Mexico's School of Fine Arts, where he honed his artistic talents. When time allows, he continues to nurture his own endeavors, demonstrating an unwavering passion for creativity.

"For me, design is an ongoing exploration of human communication. It's a compelling invitation to step beyond our established norms. Embracing change, whether it emanates from within or is sparked by external stimuli, opens the doors of perception, ushering in a profound phase of authentic learning."
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EDUCATION
Bachelors of Fine Art
The University of New Mexico, College of Fine Arts / 2002-2004
The University of New Mexico, College of Fine Arts / 2002-2004
Associates in Advertising Art
Southwest University of Visual Arts / 1994 - 1995
Southwest University of Visual Arts / 1994 - 1995
ASSISTANT ART DIRECTING FOR FILM
FREAKY TALES (2022)
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - Susan Alegria
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - Susan Alegria
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR FILM
NOPE (2021)
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong
Art Director - Samantha Englender
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong
Art Director - Samantha Englender
US (2018)
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong
Art Director - Cara Brower
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong
Art Director - Cara Brower
Our Friend (2018)
Production Designer - Cara Brower
Art Director - Samantha Englender
Production Designer - Cara Brower
Art Director - Samantha Englender
Arizona (2017)
Production Designer - Richard A. Wright
Art Director - Paula Dal Santo
Production Designer - Richard A. Wright
Art Director - Paula Dal Santo
Cliffs of Freedom (2016)
Production Designer - Charlie Campbell
Art Director - Richard Fojo
Production Designer - Charlie Campbell
Art Director - Richard Fojo
Woman Walks Ahead (2016)
Production Designer - Geoffrey Kirkland
Art Director - Billy W. Ray
Production Designer - Geoffrey Kirkland
Art Director - Billy W. Ray
Hostiles (2016)
Production Designer - Donald Graham Burt
Art Director - Elliott Glick
Production Designer - Donald Graham Burt
Art Director - Elliott Glick
Fast Color (2016)
Production Designer - Gae S. Buckley
Art Director - James F. Oberlander
Production Designer - Gae S. Buckley
Art Director - James F. Oberlander
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2014)
Production Designer - Daniel T. Dorrance
Art Director - Andrew Max Cahn
Production Designer - Daniel T. Dorrance
Art Director - Andrew Max Cahn
Blood Father (2014)
Production Designer - Robb Wilson King
Art Director - Billy W. Ray
Production Designer - Robb Wilson King
Art Director - Billy W. Ray
Spare Parts (2014)
Production Designer - Robb Wilson King
Production Designer - Robb Wilson King
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2013)
Production Designer - Stephen J. Lineweaver
Art Director - Peter Borck
Production Designer - Stephen J. Lineweaver
Art Director - Peter Borck
Transcendence (2013)
Production Designer - Chris Seagers
Art Director - Dawn Swiderski
Production Designer - Chris Seagers
Art Director - Dawn Swiderski
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR TELEVISION
Class of 09 - Pilot (2022)
Production Designer - Zack Grobler
Production Designer - Zack Grobler
Yellowstone - Season 4 (2020)
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux
Yellowstone - Season 3 (2019)
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux
Defending Jacob (2019)
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - Bryan Felty
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - Bryan Felty
Yellowstone - Season 2 (2018)
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux
Cosmos - Season 2 (2018)
Production Designer - Zack Grobler
Art Director - Derek Jensen
Production Designer - Zack Grobler
Art Director - Derek Jensen
Yellowstone - Season 1 (2017)
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong
Art Director - Cara Brower
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong
Art Director - Cara Brower
WACO (2017)
Production Designer - Arvinder Grewal
Art Director - Billy W. Ray
Production Designer - Arvinder Grewal
Art Director - Billy W. Ray
Mission Control - Pilot (2017)
Production Designer - Guy Barnes
Art Director - Derek Jensen
Production Designer - Guy Barnes
Art Director - Derek Jensen
From Dusk Till Dawn - Season 3 (2015)
Production Designer - Christopher Stull
Art Director - Billy W. Ray
Production Designer - Christopher Stull
Art Director - Billy W. Ray
Manhattan - Season 2 (2015)
Production Designer - Ruth Ammon
Art Director - James F. Oberlander
Production Designer - Ruth Ammon
Art Director - James F. Oberlander
Second Chance - Pilot (2015)
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - Rob Simons
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - Rob Simons
Hieroglyph - Pilot (2014)
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - A. Todd Holland
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - A. Todd Holland
Killer Women - Season 1 - EP 104-108 (2013)
Production Designer - Chase Harlan
Art Director - Bjarne Sletteland
Production Designer - Chase Harlan
Art Director - Bjarne Sletteland
The Sixth Gun - Pilot (2013)
Production Designer - Zack Grobler
Art Director - Bjarne Sletteland
Production Designer - Zack Grobler
Art Director - Bjarne Sletteland
FREELANCE (UNCREDITED) GRAPHIC DESIGN,
3D MODELING AND ILLUSTRATION FOR FILM & TV
3D MODELING AND ILLUSTRATION FOR FILM & TV
White House Plumbers - 3D Design (2019)
Art Director - Bryan Felty
Dark Harvest - 3D Design (2021)
Production Design - Patti Podesta
Briarpatch - Graphic Design for Props - Episodes 1-10 (2018)
Prop Master - David D. Baumann
Half Brothers - Concept Illustration (2019)
Production Design - RA Arancio-Parrain
SnowPiercer - TV Show - Graphic Design - Pilot (2016)
Production Design - Patti Podesta
American Gods - Graphic Design - Pilot (2016)
Production Design - Patti Podesta
Graves - Graphic Design for Props - Episodes 1-10 (2015)
Prop Master - David D. Baumann
Art Director - Bryan Felty
Dark Harvest - 3D Design (2021)
Production Design - Patti Podesta
Briarpatch - Graphic Design for Props - Episodes 1-10 (2018)
Prop Master - David D. Baumann
Half Brothers - Concept Illustration (2019)
Production Design - RA Arancio-Parrain
SnowPiercer - TV Show - Graphic Design - Pilot (2016)
Production Design - Patti Podesta
American Gods - Graphic Design - Pilot (2016)
Production Design - Patti Podesta
Graves - Graphic Design for Props - Episodes 1-10 (2015)
Prop Master - David D. Baumann
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR DOVER PUBLICATIONS
Asian Design - ISBN:0-486-99750-2
Label Art - ISBN:0-486-99753-7
Celtic Vector Designs - ISBN:0-486-99022-2
Tile Designs- ISBN:0-486-99888-6
Art Nouveau Vector Designs- ISBN:0-486-99006-2
Insects - ISBN:0-486-99752-9
Designs from India - ISBN:0-486-99886-X
Victorian Vector Designs - ISBN:0-486-99025-7
Geometric Vector Designs - ISBN:0-486-99005-2
Greek and Roman Mythology - ISBN:0-486-99886-X
Flowers - ISBN:0-486-99887-8
Pre-Columbian Design - ISBN:0-486-99751-0
Angels - ISBN:0-486-99047-8
Costume & Fashion - ISBN:0-486-99046-X
Art Nouveau: Second Series - ISBN:0-486-99026-5
African Design - ISBN:0-486-99846-0
Classic Stained Glass - ISBN:0-486-99024-9
Silhouettes & Stencils Vector Designs - ISBN:0-486-99083-4
Wings - ISBN:0-486-99081-8
Gods & Demons - ISBN:0-486-99082-6
Spot the Differences -
Art Masterpiece Mysteries Book1 - ISBN:0-486-47299-X
Art Masterpiece Mysteries Book1 - ISBN:0-486-47299-X
Spot the Differences -
Art Masterpiece Mysteries Book2 - ISBN:0-486-47300-7
Art Masterpiece Mysteries Book2 - ISBN:0-486-47300-7
Chinese Stencil Design - ISBN:978-0-486-47516-5
Christian Motifs & Symbols - ISBN:978-0-486-99055-2
Wizards & Dragons Tattoo Flash - ISBN:978-0-486-99051-4
Asian Tattoo Flash - ISBN:978-0-486-99015-6
Wizards & Dragons Tattoo Flash - ISBN:978-0-486-99051-4
Japanese Ghosts & Demons - ISBN:978-0-486-99052-1
Geisha & Courtesans - ISBN:978-0-486-99011-8
Kimonos & Obis - ISBN:978-0-486-99012-5
Samurai & Swordsmen - ISBN:978-0-486-99010-1
PS Brushes & Creative Tools -
Calligraphic & Abstract - ISBN:978-0-486-99101-6
Calligraphic & Abstract - ISBN:978-0-486-99101-6
PS Brushes & Creative Tools -
Butterflies - ISBN:978-0-486-99058-3
Butterflies - ISBN:978-0-486-99058-3
Floral Vector Motifs - ISBN:978-0-486-99108-5
Chinese Vector Motifs - ISBN:978-0-486-99115-3
Celtic Vector Motifs - ISBN:978-0-486-99109-2
Art Nouveau Vector Motifs - ISBN:978-0-486-99110-8
Japanese Vector Designs - ISBN:0-486-99023-1
Floral Vector Designs - ISBN:0-486-99044-6
Tattoo Art - ISBN:0-486-99029-X
Christian Art and Imagery - ISBN:0-486-99027-3
Chinese Vector Designs - ISBN:0-486-99043-5
Animal Vector Designs - ISBN:0-486-99084-2
Freelance Graphic Artist -
Volar Media LLC
2007 - Present
Volar Media LLC
2007 - Present
Freelance Graphic Artist -
Pasatiempo / The Santa Fe New Mexican
2006 - 2007
Pasatiempo / The Santa Fe New Mexican
2006 - 2007
Principle Graphic Designer -
Don Mickey Designs
2004 - 2006
Don Mickey Designs
2004 - 2006