I am thankful everyday that Josh was the first person I interviewed with when I applied to the designer role at Big Village— otherwise I would have missed the opportunity to work with some of the greatest people at a company with the best work culture I’ve experienced so far. Some creatives are just good being creative, and some are just good at managing a team— and Josh is among the rare few who have mastered both sides. After working with Josh for two years, I’m still amazed at how talented, versatile, and organized he is while still tackling projects headfirst with passion and innovation. As a leader, he trusts his team and knows when it’s time to give us the space and freedom to shine or give a critique or comment to gently nudge us in the right direction. Whether it’s discussing design, marketing strategy, or just sending over a meme to brighten the team’s day, Josh’s kindness, diligent work ethic, strong sense of empathy, and his side splitting humor make him a joy to work with. Any team would be lucky to have him and I’d take the chance to work with him again any day.

When I first started my design career, Josh and I worked closely together for over 2 years. It was a privilege being able to sit next to Josh, then the Creative Director, and learn from him firsthand how to be not just a good designer, but a great designer. His management style challenged me in a way that helped me grow as a designer and become more confident and efficient in my work. As a self-taught designer, working next to Josh for those 2 years was like getting a Masters in Graphic Design. He is an expert at what he does and is always learning and growing, too. I hope to work with him again one day!

I am thankful everyday that Josh was the first person I interviewed with when I applied to the designer role at Big Village— otherwise I would have missed the opportunity to work with some of the greatest people at a company with the best work culture I’ve experienced so far. Some creatives are just good being creative, and some are just good at managing a team— and Josh is among the rare few who have mastered both sides. After working with Josh for two years, I’m still amazed at how talented, versatile, and organized he is while still tackling projects headfirst with passion and innovation. As a leader, he trusts his team and knows when it’s time to give us the space and freedom to shine or give a critique or comment to gently nudge us in the right direction. Whether it’s discussing design, marketing strategy, or just sending over a meme to brighten the team’s day, Josh’s kindness, diligent work ethic, strong sense of empathy, and his side splitting humor make him a joy to work with. Any team would be lucky to have him and I’d take the chance to work with him again any day.

When I first started my design career, Josh and I worked closely together for over 2 years. It was a privilege being able to sit next to Josh, then the Creative Director, and learn from him firsthand how to be not just a good designer, but a great designer. His management style challenged me in a way that helped me grow as a designer and become more confident and efficient in my work. As a self-taught designer, working next to Josh for those 2 years was like getting a Masters in Graphic Design. He is an expert at what he does and is always learning and growing, too. I hope to work with him again one day!

I am thankful everyday that Josh was the first person I interviewed with when I applied to the designer role at Big Village— otherwise I would have missed the opportunity to work with some of the greatest people at a company with the best work culture I’ve experienced so far. Some creatives are just good being creative, and some are just good at managing a team— and Josh is among the rare few who have mastered both sides. After working with Josh for two years, I’m still amazed at how talented, versatile, and organized he is while still tackling projects headfirst with passion and innovation. As a leader, he trusts his team and knows when it’s time to give us the space and freedom to shine or give a critique or comment to gently nudge us in the right direction. Whether it’s discussing design, marketing strategy, or just sending over a meme to brighten the team’s day, Josh’s kindness, diligent work ethic, strong sense of empathy, and his side splitting humor make him a joy to work with. Any team would be lucky to have him and I’d take the chance to work with him again any day.

When I first started my design career, Josh and I worked closely together for over 2 years. It was a privilege being able to sit next to Josh, then the Creative Director, and learn from him firsthand how to be not just a good designer, but a great designer. His management style challenged me in a way that helped me grow as a designer and become more confident and efficient in my work. As a self-taught designer, working next to Josh for those 2 years was like getting a Masters in Graphic Design. He is an expert at what he does and is always learning and growing, too. I hope to work with him again one day!