Hello.
My name is Joe Donaldson.

For the past 15 years, I’ve found myself intrinsically linked to the world of design, animation, & technology. Regardless of form, I always strive to make the ubiquitous feel unique & to find simple solutions for complex problems.


I've been incredibly fortunate to have had many different experiences & opportunities over the years. At times this has included directing, designing, & animating. Other times, it’s meant educating, curating, & writing. Sometimes, it’s even meant founding, building, & launching new products & ideas of my own.


When I'm not working, you'll find me with my family or doing endless loops at Prospect or Central Park.

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Current

Head of Design & Creative Director

BUCK

2020 -> Present

Adjunct Faculty

School of Visual Arts

2024 -> Present

Co-founder

Rolo

2022 -> Present

Former

Founder

Holdframe

2018 -> Acquired in 2022

Professor

Ringling College of Art & Design

Ringling College

2016 -> 2021

2016 -> 2021

of Art & Design

Lead Curator & Editor

Motionographer

2014 -> 2020

Director, Designer, & Animator

Jodie Inc.

Jodie Inc.
(Personal Practice)

2013 -> 2022

(Personal Practice)

Awards & Recognition

Society of Publication Designers Gold Award

SPD Gold Award

2019

Art Directors Club Merit Award

2019

Vimeo Staff Pick

2019

Motion Award

2016

YCN Professional Award

2014

Education

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Visual Communication, minor in Art History

2025

Made with ❤️ in Florida NYC

© Joe Donaldson

2025

Made with ❤️ in Florida NYC

© Joe Donaldson

2025

© Joe Donaldson