I'm Joe Martz, a photographer and designer based in Waterloo, Ontario. I help architects, developers, and brands tell their stories through photography, branding, print, and web design. I'm passionate about turning ideas into clear, visually compelling results, from pencil sketches to final polished pieces, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse artists and clients to elevate every project.…

Joe Martz

I'm Joe Martz, a photographer and designer based in Waterloo, Ontario. I help architects, developers, and brands tell their stories through photography, branding, print, and web design. I'm passionate about turning ideas into clear, visually compelling results, from pencil sketches to final polished pieces, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse artists and clients to elevate every project.…

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I’m Joe Martz, a photographer and designer based in Waterloo, Ontario. I help architects, developers, and brands tell their stories through photography, branding, print, and web design.

I’m passionate about turning ideas into clear, visually compelling results, from pencil sketches to final polished pieces, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse artists and clients to elevate every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Architectural Photographer at Self-Employed (Joe Martz)
April 1, 2024 - Present
Photograph architecture to showcase the work of architects, developers, designers, builders, and engineers. Collaborate with clients to understand the story behind the buildings and figure out how to best capture the spaces in a creative way. Work encompasses commercial buildings, custom homes, interiors, retail; essentially anything that is built that we live and work in.
Layout Artist & Designer at The New Quarterly
October 1, 2014 - Present
Layout each issue, elevating the visual appeal through carefully curated illustrations, paintings, and photographs. Coordinate cover artwork collaborations with new and diverse artists for every issue and helped increase paid subscriptions.
Designer & Photographer at Independent Creative
October 1, 2006 - Present
Collaborate with businesses of all sizes, offering extensive design solutions and communicate value propositions to connect with target audiences. Translated technical ideas into vibrant and easy to understand concepts. Photograph architecture and events.
Senior Graphic Designer at Auvik
August 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Upheld Auvik’s brand integrity, consistently maintaining it across the website, landing pages, publications, trade shows, and promotional campaigns. Expanded and evolved the Auvik brand and ensured a consistent visual identity which stood out in the marketplace among many other vendors. Was the sole designer on the marketing team and could quickly execute last minute tasks to keep campaigns running smoothly and on time. Re-designed the company newsletter which added 12,000+ subscribers.
Designer & Marketing Communications Specialist at KidKraft
March 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Took charge of KidKraft’s online and offline brand promotion, strategically executing marketing initiatives through banners, direct mail, in-store posters, packaging, internal marketing materials, and skillfully crafted copy.
Senior Graphic Designer & Photographer at Solowave Design
March 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Designed a wide array of materials, including brochures, manuals, posters, sales presentations, and websites. Managed and played a pivotal role in organizing and executing photo shoots, ensuring a seamless creative process from beginning to end.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Deuce Design Inc.
July 1, 2007 - October 16, 2025
Initiated and managed diverse design projects, encompassing brochures, advertisements, logos, and various collateral material. Involvement extended from the initial concept to the final product, actively contributing to each project’s successful completion.
Architectural Photographer at Joe Martz
April 1, 2024 - Present
Photograph architecture to showcase the work of architects, developers, designers, builders, and engineers. Collaborate with clients to understand the story behind the buildings and figure out how to best capture the spaces in a creative way. Work encompasses commercial buildings, custom homes, interiors, retail; essentially anything that is built that we live and work in.
Layout Artist & Designer at The New Quarterly
October 1, 2014 - Present
Layout each issue, elevating the visual appeal through carefully curated illustrations, paintings, and photographs. Coordinate cover artwork collaborations with new and diverse artists for every issue and helped increase paid subscriptions.
Designer & Photographer at Independent Creative
October 1, 2006 - Present
Collaborate with businesses of all sizes, offering extensive design solutions and communicate value propositions to connect with target audiences. Translated technical ideas into vibrant and easy to understand concepts. Photograph architecture and events.
Senior Graphic Designer at Auvik
August 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Upheld Auvik’s brand integrity, consistently maintaining it across the website, landing pages, publications, trade shows, and promotional campaigns. Expanded and evolved the Auvik brand and ensured a consistent visual identity which stood out in the marketplace among many other vendors. Was the sole designer on the marketing team and could quickly execute last minute tasks to keep campaigns running smoothly and on time. Re-designed the company newsletter which added 12,000+ subscribers.
Designer & Marketing Communications Specialist at KidKraft
March 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Took charge of KidKraft’s online and offline brand promotion, strategically executing marketing initiatives through banners, direct mail, in-store posters, packaging, internal marketing materials, and skillfully crafted copy.
Senior Graphic Designer & Photographer at Solowave Design
March 1, 2017 - October 17, 2025
Designed a wide array of materials, including brochures, manuals, posters, sales presentations, and websites. Managed and played a pivotal role in organizing and executing photo shoots, ensuring a seamless creative process from beginning to end.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Deuce Design Inc.
July 1, 2007 - October 17, 2025
Initiated and managed diverse design projects, encompassing brochures, advertisements, logos, and various collateral material. Involvement extended from the initial concept to the final product, actively contributing to each project’s successful completion.

Education

Graphic Design & Advertising at Conestoga College, School of Applied Arts and Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
at Conestoga College, School of Applied Arts and Technology: Graphic Design & Advertising
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Real Estate & Construction
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    Some examples of my design work, focusing mostly on branding.…