I'm Josie Malston, a design manager and senior graphic designer with over 20 years in entertainment design. I lead across kids, YA and adult brands, delivering print, branding, event identity, digital experiences and social content. In my 16+ years at Turner Broadcasting (now Warner Bros. Discovery), I delivered design for globally recognized franchises such as The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Scooby-Doo and Tom & Jerry, bringing a versatile creative skill set and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to every brief.…

Josie Malston

I'm Josie Malston, a design manager and senior graphic designer with over 20 years in entertainment design. I lead across kids, YA and adult brands, delivering print, branding, event identity, digital experiences and social content. In my 16+ years at Turner Broadcasting (now Warner Bros. Discovery), I delivered design for globally recognized franchises such as The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Scooby-Doo and Tom & Jerry, bringing a versatile creative skill set and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to every brief.…

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I’m Josie Malston, a design manager and senior graphic designer with over 20 years in entertainment design. I lead across kids, YA and adult brands, delivering print, branding, event identity, digital experiences and social content.

In my 16+ years at Turner Broadcasting (now Warner Bros. Discovery), I delivered design for globally recognized franchises such as The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Scooby-Doo and Tom & Jerry, bringing a versatile creative skill set and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to every brief.

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English
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Work Experience

Freelance Design Consultant at Two Daughters Entertainment
January 1, 2021 - Present
Helped strategise the creative, marketing and promotion of the new kids TV production Moley; developed branding and promotional artwork across platforms and events; approved creatives from third parties and agencies, providing art direction, concept generation, content creation and assets for trade event branding; managed Moley YouTube content, social media, and promotion of the Moley Roblox game; led website development for Moley and Two Daughters; contributed creative ideas for marketing new IPs.
Freelance Designer at The Tandem Collective Digital Marketing Agency
March 1, 2023 - Present
Design and create print and digital/social media assets for publishing clients.
Design Manager Kids & GE at Turner Broadcasting (Warner Bros. Discovery)
March 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Lead the design team and manage brand across Northern Europe for kids and GE channels; build and maintain relationships with production, marketing & PR, social media, programming and digital teams; manage briefs, deadlines and workload; recruit new team members; art directed TRU TV and TCM Movie channel re-brands; directed on-air promos, idents and apps; oversaw static promotional imagery for SVOD, VOD and HBO.
Senior Designer Kids at Turner Broadcasting (Warner Bros. Discovery)
January 1, 2011 - March 1, 2013
Worked across the entire portfolio of kids’ shows and channels; created artwork for trade and PR events, premiums, digital and online; responsible for brand management and guidelines; contributed to channel re-brands and new creative; mentored design interns/junior designers.
Off-Air Designer at Turner Broadcasting (Warner Bros. Discovery)
October 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Collaborated with the on-air designer to ensure consistency across channels; worked on websites, branding for stunts and initiatives; brainstormed for events and premiums; supported the marketing, digital and PR teams.
Print Designer at Turner Broadcasting (Warner Bros. Discovery)
February 1, 2006 - October 1, 2007
Worked for Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Toonami; branded Cartoon Network Too with concept, colour palette and cross-screen consistency; produced posters, adverts, flyers and brainstormed premiums; designed monthly PDF templates.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2005 - February 1, 2006
Created full identity and branding for start-up Hardy and Brown; branding for Nestle UK; pitched for MTV Hits re-brand.
Graphic Designer/Artworker at Playground Creative
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Worked with a Creative Director for music industry and corporate clients; record company work with WEA, Universal, Atlantic, East West and 679; designed the identity for Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong and the Essential Selection re-brand; created record covers, print and press ads for artists including The Polyphonic Spree, Holly Valance, Leanne Rimes and The Streets.
Graphic Designer (partner) at Lionfrog
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Established consultancy; designed VH1 programme titles and identities for Room Tone; art directed for Hudson and Wafers website.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2005 - February 28, 2006
Branding for startup Hardy and Brown; branding for Dragonfly bar/restaurant; branding project for Nestlé UK; pitched for MTV Hits re-brand.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services