Joel Vile
@joelvile
I create digital campaigns, brand systems, and game experiences from concept to launch.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've created digital campaigns and web experiences for TikTok, Chevrolet.com, Ford.com, and TikTok Promote. At Eastward Creative, I designed in-app landing pages, banners, and multi-page digital handbooks for TikTok Promote.
I also founded Oeh Interactive, where I directed a cross-functional team through production and marketing to launch my original video game, Ahro, on Nintendo Switch. Across agency, freelance, and independent studio work, I bring art direction, branding, web and print production, and bilingual design experience in English and Japanese.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
President / Founder
Oeh Interactive, LLC
May 2020 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Founded an independent studio to develop and launch the original video game Ahro, directing cross-functional teams through production and marketing for a successful release on Nintendo Switch.
Art Director / Graphic Designer
Freelance
Oct 2008 - Present (17 years 11 months)
Freelance projects for Achatz Pie Co. among others.
Senior Graphic Designer
Eastward Creative
Jul 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year)
Designed in-app landing pages, banners, and digital assets for TikTok & TikTok Promote, as well as multi-page digital handbooks.
Art Director
Commonwealth McCann
May 2014 - May 2020 (6 years)
Directed and designed webpages, banners, and digital assets for Chevrolet.com, spearheading art direction on vehicle pages and presenting to clients.
Tea Volunteer & Graphic Designer
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Aug 2015 - Nov 2015 (3 months)
Designed digital assets, marketing pamphlets in English and Japanese, and a brand & identity guideline booklet.
Art Director
GTB (formerly Team Detroit)
Nov 2009 - Aug 2013 (3 years 9 months)
Designed and produced webpage layouts and digital assets for Ford.com, and art directed for FordSocial and social media campaigns on Facebook and Tumblr.
Lead Art Director / Graphic Designer
BrainGain Marketing
Oct 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year)
Responsible for all art direction and design, including web and branding.
Art Director / Graphic Designer Intern
DaimlerChrysler
May 2006 - Aug 2006 (3 months)
Worked on branding and internal print collateral projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
College for Creative Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design
Graduated with a BFA degree in communication (graphic) design.
Temple University Japan
Study Abroad Program, Design
Participated in a design-based study abroad program.
Wayne State University
Japanese Language Certificate, Japanese Language
Completed Japanese language courses for JLPT N3 Japanese certification.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
joelvile.myportfolio.comPortfolio
joelvile.myportfolio.comSalary expectations
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