Hi, I'm Joseph
I'm a creative leader based in
Portland, OR.
I focus on branding, creative direction, and building amazing teams that bring your boldest ideas to life.
My Story
I started my creative journey not in a cubicle, but on a tour bus, playing shows across the world.
I would design merch and album artwork in the quiet moments between soundchecks. That time taught me two things: how to connect with people through design, and how to thrive in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.
Since then, I’ve built a career leading creative at scale, growing from the first and only designer at an LA-based digital marketing company to becoming VP of Creative, where I built a department from the ground up, growing the team to 12 with 100% retention and company-leading satisfaction scores. Along the way, I’ve directed award-winning campaigns across mobile, CTV, DOOH, and web for some of the world’s biggest brands.
Leadership Philosophy
What drives me today is building and empowering teams.
I believe in surrounding myself with talented people and creating space for them to do their best work. It’s one thing to believe in yourself, but believing in others and helping them rise is what truly creates momentum. I lead with empathy, clarity, and strategy, aligning design with business goals to create work that connects, performs, and endures.
Case Studies
I frame and guide the big picture, and dive in when it matters.
The projects featured here reflect a balance of creative direction and hands-on contribution. Each case study highlights not just the end result, but the measurable impact and collaborative process behind it. From mobile campaigns that outperformed benchmarks to brand refreshes that elevated market perception, these are the moments where creativity moved the needle.
Testimonials
Joseph is one of the best creative minds
I have ever had the pleasure of
working with.
Not only does he think outside of the box to deliver some of the most compelling creative experiences I have ever seen, but he is also extremely data-driven and innovative in how he approaches his design work. Working with him was always a pleasure, and seeing how great of a leader and mentor he was to his entire design team was truly something to aspire to.
Daniel Perez
Chief Marketing Officer
InMarket
Joseph was an outstanding creative leader for us.
In addition to shaping how InMarket appeared during our most transformative years, he built the marketing for our clients, some of the most recognizable consumer brands on earth. He designed marketing and advertising that household brands spent hundreds of millions of dollars promoting. Joseph’s creative vision helped us evolve from a scrappy technology player into a polished, enterprise brand. He brought consistency and craft to everything he touched—from our public-facing identity to our internal culture—and made sure our creative work always matched the ambition of the company.
Todd DiPaola
Founder / CEO
InMarket
Joseph is a true creative leader who understands how to turn vision
into impact.
One of the things that impressed me most about Joseph was his ability to innovate new creative ad units that combined creativity and technology to drive engagement and performance for our clients. As the creative lead for the department, Joseph led our team through several major acquisitions and brand updates, evolving InMarket into the industry's leading real-time marketing and measurement platform. Under his leadership, we saw a clear lift in engagement and leads through the website as InMarket's brand presence and perception continued to grow in the marketplace. Joseph has built one of the most talented, high-performing creative teams I’ve worked with. His work wasn’t just visually strong—it moved the needle and drove incremental revenue for the company.
Michael Della Penna
Chief Strategy Officer
InMarket
Thought Leadership
Creative leadership isn’t just about the work—it’s about how you show up.
These articles reflect lessons from the field, drawn from years of building teams and leading brand-defining work. They're written to share what’s worked, what’s surprised me, and what still keeps me curious.
The Four Inventive Tactics to Supercharge Your Creative
MarTech Series
December 2023
By: Joseph Intile
Five Secrets to More Effective Creative
MarTech Edge
September 2023
By: Joseph Intile
What Holiday 2020 Taught Us About Mobile Marketing Strategies in 2021
MarTech
January 2021
By: Joseph Intile
Selected Clients
Creative partnerships with some of the world's most iconic names.
I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s most recognizable brands and agencies. From global campaigns to focused creative solutions, each project was built to deliver real impact.
Contact
I’m currently open to new opportunities where creative leadership, strategy, and execution come together.
If you’re looking for a partner to help elevate your brand or lead high-performing creative teams, I’d love to start the conversation.