ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR & GRAPHIC ARTIST
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
Associates in Advertising Art
Southwest University of Visual Arts / 1994 - 1995
ASSISTANT ART DIRECTING FOR FILM
​​​​​​​FREAKY TALES  (2022)     
Production Designer - Patti Podesta     
Art Director - Susan Alegria
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR FILM
NOPE     (2021)     
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong     
Art Director - Samantha Englender

US     (2018)     
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong     
Art Director - Cara Brower

Our Friend    (2018)     
Production Designer - Cara Brower    
Art Director - Samantha Englender

Arizona     (2017)   
Production Designer - Richard A. Wright      
Art Director - Paula Dal Santo

Cliffs of Freedom     (2016)     
Production Designer - Charlie Campbell    
 Art Director - Richard Fojo

Woman Walks Ahead     (2016)  
Production Designer - Geoffrey Kirkland     
Art Director - Billy W. Ray

Hostiles     (2016)   
Production Designer - Donald Graham Burt    
Art Director - Elliott Glick

Fast Color     (2016)     
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

Blood Father     (2014)     
Production Designer - Robb Wilson King  
Art Director - Billy W. Ray

Spare Parts     (2014)  
Production Designer - Robb Wilson King

A Million Ways to Die in the West    (2013)     
Production Designer - Stephen J. Lineweaver    
Art Director - Peter Borck

Transcendence     (2013)    
Production Designer - Chris Seagers    
Art Director - Dawn Swiderski  
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR TELEVISION
Class of 09  - Pilot  (2022)    
Production Designer - Zack Grobler

Yellowstone  - Season 4  (2020)    
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux

Yellowstone  - Season 3  (2019)    
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux

Defending Jacob    (2019)
Production Designer - Patti Podesta
Art Director - Bryan Felty

Yellowstone  - Season 2   (2018)
Production Designer - Cary White
Art Director - Yvonne Boudreaux

Cosmos  - Season 2    (2018)
Production Designer - Zack Grobler
Art Director - Derek Jensen

Yellowstone - Season 1   (2017)
Production Designer - Ruth De Jong
Art Director - Cara Brower

WACO    (2017)    
Production Designer - Arvinder Grewal    
Art Director - Billy W. Ray

Mission Control  - Pilot   (2017)    
Production Designer - Guy Barnes    
Art Director - Derek Jensen

From Dusk Till Dawn - Season 3   (2015)    
Production Designer - Christopher Stull    
Art Director - Billy W. Ray

Manhattan - Season 2   (2015)    
Production Designer - Ruth Ammon    
Art Director - James F. Oberlander

Second Chance - Pilot    (2015)    
Production Designer - Patti Podesta    
Art Director - Rob Simons

Hieroglyph - Pilot    (2014)    
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

The Sixth Gun - Pilot    (2013)     
Production Designer - Zack Grobler    
Art Director - Bjarne Sletteland
FREELANCE (UNCREDITED) GRAPHIC DESIGN, 
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 
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 
Spot the Differences - 
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 
PS Brushes & Creative Tools -
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
Freelance Graphic Artist -
Pasatiempo / The Santa Fe New Mexican
2006 - 2007
Principle Graphic Designer -
Don Mickey Designs
2004 - 2006
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