Joshua Markette

Creative Technologist

Connecting creative ideas with practical technology.

I bring design, development, multimedia, and digital technology together to create thoughtful, effective experiences—continually exploring new ways to make things work better.

Illustration combining design tools, code, and digital interfaces.

About

Curiosity drives the work.

I've always enjoyed making things and discovering what's possible when different ideas, tools, and technologies come together. For me, the creative process and the challenge of making something work have always been closely connected.

That curiosity has shaped a career spanning design, multimedia, web development, instructional design, and interactive experiences. Working across these disciplines has taught me to see projects from different perspectives, combining creative vision with the technical experience needed to bring ideas to life.

Whether I'm creating something new, exploring an unfamiliar technology, or finding a better way to approach an existing project, I enjoy seeing the possibilities take shape—and turning those possibilities into something useful, engaging, and thoughtfully designed.

  • Creative Thinking

    Exploring possibilities and shaping ideas through design, visual communication, and storytelling.

  • Technical Execution

    Connecting tools, technologies, and disciplines to bring ideas into practical use.

  • Thoughtful Experiences

    Creating work that's clear, accessible, and meaningful to the people who use it.

Selected Organizations I've Worked With

  • GSFSGroup
  • The Friedkin Group
  • Architecture Etc.
  • Landmark Aviation
  • Cameron
  • Scientific Drilling
  • G.E. Oil & Gas
  • Laser Shot

Skills & Tools

A multidisciplinary toolkit.

From design and development to interactive media and digital systems, I bring together creative and technical skills to build experiences that look good, work well, and communicate clearly.

Design & Creative Production

Designing for digital and print media, producing motion graphics and multimedia, and carrying projects from initial concept through final production.

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • After Effects
  • Audition

Web & Interactive Development

Building responsive websites and interactive experiences, connecting visual design with front-end development and content management.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Bootstrap
  • Prismic
  • WordPress

Learning & Instructional Design

Transforming complex information into clear, engaging learning experiences through instructional design, interactive training, and multimedia.

  • Lectora
  • CourseMill
  • Adobe Captivate

Marketing Technology & Analytics

Working with digital communication platforms, campaign systems, and analytics to support implementation, measurement, and ongoing improvement.

  • Pardot
  • Salesforce
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager

Accessibility & Usability

Applying accessibility principles and usability considerations to create clearer, more inclusive digital content and experiences.

  • WCAG
  • Accessible HTML
  • PDF Accessibility
  • Adobe Acrobat

Résumé

A career shaped by visual design, interactive experiences, and evolving technologies.

Professional Experience

  1. –Present

    Senior Interactive Marketing Specialist

    GSFSGroup

    Designing and producing visual communications across print and digital media, from initial concepts through finished deliverables.

    Bringing together visual design, compositing, and technical problem-solving in motion graphics and animation projects, with expressions and scripting supporting more adaptable animations.

    Developing landing pages and interactive web experiences, combining front-end development, content management, and practical problem-solving to create functional, maintainable solutions.

  2. – (two periods)

    Instructional Designer

    Landmark Aviation

    Designed and developed interactive training programs covering aviation operations, safety procedures, and customer service. Completed a planned year-long conversion of existing courses to Lectora and CourseMill in under four months, incorporating extensive visual redesigns.

    Combined graphic design, animation, video, narration, and interactive activities to make complex instructional material more engaging and accessible. Also produced print and digital communications for the marketing department.

  3. –

    Instructional Designer

    GE Oil & Gas

    Developed technical and compliance training materials, translating complex subject matter into clear visual communications. Created animated, interactive Flash applications for classroom touchscreen displays, helping instructors demonstrate processes that were difficult to communicate through static diagrams.

  4. –

    Architectural Visualization Artist

    Architecture Etc.

    Produced architectural renderings from building plans and schematics, managing the complete 3D visualization process from modeling and materials through lighting, composition, and final rendering. Created imagery for presentations, marketing, and sales.

  5. –

    3D Visualization Intern

    Cameron International

    Converted engineering drawings of oilfield equipment into 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and 3ds Max for technical presentation materials.

Education & Credentials

Formal education and continuing professional development supporting my work in digital media, learning, and accessibility.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Media Arts & Animation

The Art Institute of Houston

Established the creative and technical foundation for my work in visual design, animation, 3D visualization, and digital media production.

Professional Memberships

International Association of Accessibility Professionals IAAP Member ·

Contact

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in connecting with people who share an enthusiasm for design, technology, and creative problem-solving. If you'd like to discuss a professional opportunity or simply exchange ideas, I welcome the conversation.

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