I'm Joe Deblasio, a seasoned art director and designer with 25+ years of experience crafting branding, identity, and digital marketing visuals. I specialize in translating client goals into compelling visuals and clean, effective layouts across platforms, from web to large-format trade shows. I thrive in collaborative environments and love elevating storytelling through thoughtful design, animation, and user-centered interfaces. Division6 is my solo freelance outlet, I lead branding projects, develop logos and branding strategies, and deliver engaging social graphics, photo retouching, and polished presentations. My work with clients such as Digital Health Network, POPULUS Media, CineHealth, Harte Hanks, Philadelphia Clef Club and others demonstrates my ability to combine creative direction with practical execution, delivering under-budget results and quick turnarounds.…

Joe Deblasio

I'm Joe Deblasio, a seasoned art director and designer with 25+ years of experience crafting branding, identity, and digital marketing visuals. I specialize in translating client goals into compelling visuals and clean, effective layouts across platforms, from web to large-format trade shows. I thrive in collaborative environments and love elevating storytelling through thoughtful design, animation, and user-centered interfaces. Division6 is my solo freelance outlet, I lead branding projects, develop logos and branding strategies, and deliver engaging social graphics, photo retouching, and polished presentations. My work with clients such as Digital Health Network, POPULUS Media, CineHealth, Harte Hanks, Philadelphia Clef Club and others demonstrates my ability to combine creative direction with practical execution, delivering under-budget results and quick turnarounds.…

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I’m Joe Deblasio, a seasoned art director and designer with 25+ years of experience crafting branding, identity, and digital marketing visuals. I specialize in translating client goals into compelling visuals and clean, effective layouts across platforms, from web to large-format trade shows. I thrive in collaborative environments and love elevating storytelling through thoughtful design, animation, and user-centered interfaces.

Division6 is my solo freelance outlet, I lead branding projects, develop logos and branding strategies, and deliver engaging social graphics, photo retouching, and polished presentations. My work with clients such as Digital Health Network, POPULUS Media, CineHealth, Harte Hanks, Philadelphia Clef Club and others demonstrates my ability to combine creative direction with practical execution, delivering under-budget results and quick turnarounds.

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Owner | Art Director | Designer - freelance at Joe Deblasio (division6)
August 19, 2025 - Present
Division6 is Joe Deblasio - my solo freelance creative outlet. Responsible for art direction and design execution, specializing in branding, visual storytelling, and engaging design solutions across various platforms. • Execute comprehensive logo design and branding strategies, contributing to successful new product launches. • Craft social media designs that effectively enhanced client brand visibility. • Perform detailed photo retouching across print and digital media, ensuring high-quality visual standards. • Design large format graphics for trade shows, including creative booth and backdrop designs. • Create animated video bumpers using original artwork to enhance multimedia campaigns. • Develop and executed website and landing page layouts for an improved user interface and engagement. • Produce professional digital and print one-sheets to support marketing initiatives. • Lead the creation and retouching of all site artwork and app layouts for DHN.tv. • Design compelling PowerPoint and Keynote presentations in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to entertainment. • Enhance new business acquisition with presentations, resulting in significant client growth. • Implement web solutions that improved sign-up metrics and longer view times as evidenced by analytics. • Clients include: Digital Health Network, POPULUS Media, Harte Hanks, CineHealth, Comcast, Havas Health and You.
Digital Designer at MRM
October 16, 2017 - May 14, 2021
Collaborated with art directors and copywriters to produce integrated print and digital campaigns specializing in pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. • Prepared and optimized files for both print and digital formats using Adobe Creative Suite. • Designed PowerPoint presentations that supported sales strategies and client communications. • Created and adapted social media designs, including static and animated banner ads to enhance digital presence. • Developed print collateral supported by robust online messaging for comprehensive brand campaigns. • Enhanced digital executions, contributing to increased brand awareness and audience engagement through strategic design. • Clients included GSK, Verizon.
Senior Art Director | Senior Production Artist at LevLane Advertising
November 4, 2002 - July 14, 2017
Consistently brought client ideas to life and made sure the final product met our high standards quickly and accurately using layout design, typography and creates. • Personally responsible for over 85% that all layout and print assets were up to spec and digitally prepared for output. • Directed photo-shoots for various print campaigns including KFC and Philadelphia Recycling. • Created Powerpoint presentations internally and for client use. • Layout and executed large format print creates and layouts for billboards, vehicle wraps and subway posters. • Created animated gifs, banner ads and social posts, scaled for multiple usage. • Presenting new campaigns to clients. • Photo-retouching for print and digital use. • Troubleshoot layouts and artwork from other Art Directors. • Assisted with MAC system application installs and software updates. • Based on level of execution and success of campaigns, clients were typically long-term as the awareness of products and interaction with consumers were consistently up. • Clients included KFC, Taco Bell, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Recycling, Kennedy Health.
Owner | Art Director | Designer - freelance at Division6
January 1, 2013 - Present
Owner and lead art director/designer for Division6, a solo freelance creative outlet. Responsible for art direction and design execution across branding, visual storytelling, and cross-platform design solutions. Led logo design and branding strategies for new product launches; crafted social media visuals to enhance brand visibility; performed photo retouching for print and digital media; designed large-format trade show graphics including booth and backdrop elements; created animated video bumpers from original artwork for multimedia campaigns; developed and executed website and landing page layouts to improve user experience and engagement; produced digital and print one-sheets to support marketing initiatives; led the creation and retouching of all site artwork and app layouts for DHN.tv; designed PowerPoint and Keynote presentations for industries from pharmaceuticals to entertainment; enhanced new business acquisition with presentations; implemented web solutions that improved sig
Digital Designer at MRM
May 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Collaborated with art directors and copywriters to produce integrated print and digital campaigns for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. Prepared and optimized files for both print and digital formats using Adobe Creative Suite. Designed PowerPoint presentations that supported sales strategies and client communications. Created and adapted social media designs, including static and animated banner ads to enhance digital presence. Developed print collateral supported by robust online messaging for comprehensive brand campaigns. Enhanced digital executions, contributing to increased brand awareness and audience engagement through strategic design. Clients included GSK, Verizon.
Senior Art Director | Senior Production Artist at LevLane Advertising
July 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Led creative execution to bring client ideas to life and ensured final output met high standards quickly and accurately through layout design, typography, and production. Personally responsible for over 85% of layouts and print assets being up to specification and digitally prepared for output. Directed photo-shoots for campaigns including KFC and Philadelphia Recycling. Created PowerPoint presentations internally and for client use. Planned and executed large-format print graphics for billboards, vehicle wraps, and subway posters. Created animated GIFs, banner ads, and social posts. Presented new campaigns to clients. Photo-retouching for print and digital use. Troubleshot layouts and artwork from other Art Directors. Assisted with Mac system installs and software updates. Clients included KFC, Taco Bell, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Recycling, Kennedy Health.
Owner, Art Director, Designer at Division6
January 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance creative outlet responsible for art direction and design execution, specializing in branding, visual storytelling, and engaging design solutions across various platforms. Led comprehensive logo design and branding strategies, crafted social media designs, performed photo retouching for print and digital, designed large-format trade show graphics, created animated video bumpers, and developed website and landing page layouts to improve user experience and engagement. Produced professional digital and print one-sheets and led the creation and retouching of site artwork and app layouts for DHN.tv. Designed compelling PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, contributing to new business growth and improved sign-up metrics.
Digital Designer at MRM
May 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Collaborated with art directors and copywriters to produce integrated print and digital campaigns for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. Prepared and optimized files for both print and digital formats using Adobe Creative Suite. Designed PowerPoint presentations supporting sales strategies and client communications. Created and adapted social media designs, including static and animated banner ads, and developed print collateral aligned with robust online messaging. Clients included GSK and Verizon.
Senior Art Director / Senior Production Artist at LevLane Advertising
July 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Led layout and production of campaigns, ensuring final assets met high standards quickly and accurately. Directed photo-shoots for campaigns including KFC and Philadelphia Recycling. Created internal and client PowerPoint presentations. Layout and executed large-format print assets for billboards, vehicle wraps, and subway posters. Produced animated GIFs, banner ads, and social posts; presented new campaigns to clients. Photo-retouching for print and digital; troubleshooted layouts and artwork. Clients included KFC, Taco Bell, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Recycling, and Kennedy Health.
Senior Art Director | Senior Production Artist at LevLane Advertising
November 1, 1992 - July 1, 2017
Led campaigns across multiple media, ensuring final outputs met high standards quickly and accurately using layout design, typography, and visuals. Personally responsible for over 85% of layout and print assets meeting specs and digitally prepared. Directed photo shoots for print campaigns including KFC and Philadelphia Recycling. Created internal and client PowerPoint presentations. Laid out large-format print graphics for billboards, vehicle wraps, and subway posters. Created animated GIFs, banner ads, and social posts. Presented new campaigns to clients. Retouched photos for print and digital use. Troubleshot layouts and artwork from other Art Directors. Assisted with MAC system applications and software updates. Long-term relationships with clients such as KFC, Taco Bell, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Recycling, and Kennedy Health.
Art Director | Designer - freelance at Division6 (Joe Deblasio)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Responsible for art direction and design execution, specializing in branding, visual storytelling, and engaging design solutions across various platforms. Executed comprehensive logo design and branding strategies, contributed to successful new product launches; crafted social media designs to enhance client brand visibility; performed detailed photo retouching for print and digital media; designed large format graphics for trade shows (booths and backdrops); created animated video bumpers; developed and executed website and landing page layouts; produced digital and print one-sheets; led the creation and retouching of site artwork and app layouts for DHN.tv; designed PowerPoint and Keynote presentations; enhanced new business acquisition with presentations; implemented web solutions that improved sign-up metrics and longer view times. Clients included Digital Health Network, POPULUS Media, Harte Hanks, CineHealth, Comcast, Havas Health and You, Philadelphia Clef Club.

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Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Life Sciences, Software & Internet