Joss Wakamo
About Joss Wakamo
Joss Wakamo is a Senior Brand Designer at Tinuiti in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on strategic and ethical design. He has collaborated with major companies and has a background in graphic design, having studied at Georgia State University.
Work at Tinuiti
Joss Wakamo has been serving as a Senior Brand Designer at Tinuiti since 2020. In this role, he focuses on strategic and ethical design, particularly in identity, product, and design systems. He is involved in video production, contributing to concepting, storyboarding, and producing graphics. Additionally, he collaborates with a front-end web developer to design and update web pages for the Tinuiti website.
Previous Experience
Prior to his role at Tinuiti, Joss Wakamo held several positions in the design field. He worked as a Production Designer at The Weather Channel for eight months in 2014-2015. He also served as a Prepress Technician at Georgia State University from 2015 to 2016. His experience includes working as a Senior Designer & Strategist at 3 Owl for eight months in 2019-2020, and as a Lead Designer at JH Media Group for five months in 2016-2017. Additionally, he worked as a Motion Designer at Envy Create for two years from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Joss Wakamo studied at Georgia State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in strategic and ethical design, with a focus on identity, product, and design systems.
Collaborations with Major Companies
Throughout his career, Joss Wakamo has collaborated with prominent companies such as Microsoft, Ericsson, and Oculus on various design projects. These collaborations highlight his ability to work with leading organizations in the industry and contribute to significant design initiatives.
Personal Projects and Studio
In his free time, Joss Wakamo operates a risograph and design studio called Counterpart. This studio allows him to explore creative projects and further develop his design skills outside of his professional work.