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I'm an Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience creating bold, effective marketing for both B2C and B2B brands. I’ve led concepting, design, and art direction across print, direct mail, trade shows, and digital channels, including directing photoshoots. I previously managed a 20-person graphics studio, love turning strategy into big ideas, and pride myself on delivering on-brand work that keeps clients happy.…I'm an Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience creating bold, effective marketing for both B2C and B2B brands. I’ve led concepting, design, and art direction across print, direct mail, trade shows, and digital channels, including directing photoshoots. I previously managed a 20-person graphics studio, love turning strategy into big ideas, and pride myself on delivering on-brand work that keeps clients happy.

Joel Bjerke

Art Director, Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I'm an Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience creating bold, effective marketing for both B2C and B2B brands. I’ve led concepting, design, and art direction across print, direct mail, trade shows, and digital channels, including directing photoshoots. I previously managed a 20-person graphics studio, love turning strategy into big ideas, and pride myself on delivering on-brand work that keeps clients happy.…I'm an Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience creating bold, effective marketing for both B2C and B2B brands. I’ve led concepting, design, and art direction across print, direct mail, trade shows, and digital channels, including directing photoshoots. I previously managed a 20-person graphics studio, love turning strategy into big ideas, and pride myself on delivering on-brand work that keeps clients happy.

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I’m an Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience creating bold, effective marketing for both B2C and B2B brands. I’ve led concepting, design, and art direction across print, direct mail, trade shows, and digital channels, including directing photoshoots.

I previously managed a 20-person graphics studio, love turning strategy into big ideas, and pride myself on delivering on-brand work that keeps clients happy.

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Work Experience

Art Director at Carlson Marketing Group

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2010

Lead concepting, design, and art direction across print, digital, and promotional media; directed photoshoots; turned strategy into big ideas to build brands for clients including Northwest Airlines, Delta, Hallmark, AT&T, Caribou, Radisson Hotels, ESPN, Ford, Amtrak, and Golf Digest.

Sr. Art Director at Bluestem Brands

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017

Create and produce high-quality print and digital designs for both B2B and B2C audiences. Responsibilities include catalog covers and page layouts, print ads, trade show materials, circulars, emails, landing pages, and art direction for photoshoots for Fingerhut, Gettington.com, and PayCheck Direct.

Art Director at Modern Climate

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Develop and execute strategic, big-idea concepts that strengthen brand identity and drive results for clients including Utepils Brewing, Bachman’s, Mosaic, Bailey’s Nursery, and Marvin Windows.

Sr. Designer at Entrust

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Work across data security campaigns—from quick-turn projects to full-scale launches. Create emails, landing pages, ebooks, white papers, and complete tradeshow experiences; contributed to leading a major rebranding effort.

Freelance Art Director / Designer at The Steinhauser Group (TSG)

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Freelance concepting and design for Target weekly ads and other client work.

Freelance Art Director / Designer at ICF Olson

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Supported Olson in the launch of Radisson Rewards (formerly Club Carlson and Look to Book). Designed welcome kits, brochures, promotional and B2B emails, banner ads, social media ads, and landing pages.

Freelance Art Director / Designer at SPS Commerce

January 1, 2024 - Present

Partnered with SPS to create and produce high-quality campaign designs across social media posts, emails, landing pages, and both static and animated banner ads. Additional work included designing ebooks, whitepapers, and tradeshow booths.