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Joel Human, is a designer with over 20 years of experience developing innovative designs for some of the world’s most recognized brands. 

Born the second of four children in Brooklyn, New York, Joel Human’s career in fashion began in 1994, when he started hand printing his graffiti art on t-shirts. His goal was to bring more street art to the fashion world. Human applied to the Pratt Institute of Art, in 1996, and by 1998 began designing for some of the emerging street wear brands that he had admired. Companies like Ecko, Fubu, Coogi, Pony, Old Navy, MLB and more...

For two decades now, Human has brought “street wear” apparel to consumers around the world. His designs give a fresh look, and his discerning taste has added to the growth of many global brands. 


• Created website from scratch and filmed video tutorials and original web content to teach people how to design, as well as the in's and out of the fashion industry. 
• Created an e-commerce store of downloadable vector CADS, tech packs and graphics for customers to purchase.

• Solely responsible designing an entire brand in the young mens streetwear market.
• Created artwork for all Cads, prints, logos, trims, labeling and paper marketing (linesheets & lookbooks).
• Integrated hand drawings and computer skills to create original designs, illustrations and prints. 
• Researched, developed, and created color combinations and accent colors for all collections.
• Ensured quality design execution for assigned area using strike-off approval process. 
• Provided technical expertise and ability to execute various types of print/applique design on various fabrications. 
• Worked directly with vendors to ensure meeting production deadlines 
• Develop new printing, techniques through domestic research trips and relationships with vendors. 
• Update any paperwork/linesheets as necessary. 
• Produced a complete technical spec package for every garment designed, in a timely manner and in a designated format to further be established by the technical design department.

Design Director / Graphic Artist

• Solely responsible for designing two street wear brands in the young men’s market, including all graphics, apparel designs, technical packages, trims, logos and marketing material. 
• Created all brand concepts with merchandiser by seeking out current trends in the social media space.
• Partnered closely with production team to develop products to meet market standards.
• Worked with the sales team, on an ongoing basis to ensure the item suits the customer, market and price points.
• Kept up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to movies, music and youth culture, stemming from trends in social media.

Clients:
Umbro
Coogi
Old Navy
Company '81
Modern Culture
Major League Baseball 
Beverly Hills Polo Club 
Akon / Konvict Clothing co.
Ether Clothing co.
Universal Records / Island Def-Jam Music Group,
and many more brands...

• Specialized in developing innovative and cutting edge ideas for menswear brands. 
• Provided start up, and re-positioning design direction, both illustrative and descriptive, for a brands that are looking for advanced concepts.
• Self funded projects: Fashionhustler.com, Hairhustler.com, JoelHuman.com

Freelance Designer

• Creative graphic direction for multi-platinum rapper driven clothing brand.
• Helped grow design team from three employees to a fully-staffed department with billings of over $76 Million within the first 2 year period.
• Managed and mentored a diverse creative department of graphic artists, and assisted the senior designers with direction of each collection, requiring cads, tech packs, presentation boards and shopping the market. 
• Responsible for presentation of strategy and creative concepts to all sales reps and marketing dept.
• Helped develop a successful advertising campaign, directly driving sales and growing partner relationships.
• The success of the men’s line created an opportunity for a women’s and children’s line to be developed with the same direction of the men’s line.

Senior Graphic Artist / Designer

• Created finished artwork for all Cads, prints, logos, trims, labeling and paper marketing (line sheets & look books).
• Integrated hand drawings and computer skills to create original designs, illustrations and prints. 
• Researched, developed, and created color combinations and accent colors for all collections.
• Ensured quality design execution for assigned area using strike-off approval process. 
• Provided technical expertise and ability to execute various types of print/applique design on various fabrications. 
• Worked directly with vendors to ensure meeting production deadlines 
• Develop new printing, techniques through domestic research trips and relationships with vendors. 
• Update any paperwork/line sheets as necessary. 
• Produced a complete technical spec package for every garment designed, in a timely manner and in a designated format to further be established by the technical design department.

Clients:
Twism
Pure Playaz
Johnny blaze 
FUBU Apparel 
FJ560 Apparel
Game Over Apparel

• Created designs, graphics and introduced marketing concepts.
• Assisted in the development of new, current and aesthetically appropriate fabrics for the brands, while adhering to production and costing requirements. 
• Presented strategic thinking and creative work for client review
• Researched and developed new business efforts in partnership with the Creative Director.

• Development of prints, appliques and embroideries for Disney and Marvel licensed artwork.
• Produced a complete technical spec package for every garment designed, in a timely manner and in a designated format to be further approved by licensing department. 
• Created all Original presentation boards and materials.
• Executed design concepts within the time frame established by seasonal calendar. 
• Responsible for maintaining licensing standards on all garment items.

Production artist (Licensed character art)

Created aerosol graffiti murals, logos and hand painted illustrations, for various boutique businesses in the New York City area.

Graffiti Artist / Illustrator

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Joel Human: Design Instructor in Brooklyn, NY

Joel Human

Fashionhustler.com

Private Label

Double Needle / SMW

Freelance Design

Ecko / G-Unit Clothing Co

PONY Athletic Collection

Freelance Design

Licensed apparel - Disney / Marvel

Design Service

Pratt Institute