ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
INTRODUCTION
Hello, my name is Rachal Joe. I am a graduate of Southern Arkansas University, where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Art in Communication Design. Since then, I have accumulated years of design experience. Due to the combination of my education and experience, I am confident I can interact with and meet the needs of potential customers. The knowledge I have gained enables me to design logos, business cards, flyers, social media graphics, and other graphic design work with attention to fine details. I have experience with prepping files and printing, including on large-format printers.
I can also do photography, and I’ve shot many portraits, events, and athletic games. Digital portraits are a passion project of mine, and those are available by commission. Over the years, I have found myself increasingly inspired by what can be accomplished by artists who use digital materials as a medium. The variety of ways art created with digital technology can be applied resonated with me. To me, graphic designers are artists and design is art. That has influenced me to create the digital art you will see here and I hope you enjoy it.
SKILLS
SKILLS
I don’t think learning stops when one finishes school. We all continue to learn throughout our lives and I am always striving to learn more to better my skills as a designer.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
2023-Current
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor
I am currently an adjunct instructor for the Graphic Design program at Southern Arkansas University Tech, teaching both in-person and online classes for drawing fundamentals as well as design software.
2023-Current
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Director of Public Relations & Communications
I've been the Director of Public Relations and Communications at Southern Arkansas University Tech since 2023. This position includes budget management, departmental paperwork, committee participation, contract negotiations, editor of all college publications, higher-level graphic design, photography, management of five websites, the design and building of one website, management of various social media channels, all internal and external communications, and more.
2019-2023
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Communications Designer
I spent four years as a Communications Designer at Southern Arkansas University Tech. This position included the design and printing or ordering of various materials such as flyers, postcards, posters, business cards, banners, and more. I designed ads that were featured in newspapers and magazines, t-shirts, and perforated window decals. I also did photoshoots, event photography, athletic game photography, website content assistance, and social media content assistance.
2015-2024
Freelance
Graphic Designer/Digital Artist
While trying to find steady employment in my field, I got a "day job" and did occasional freelance design work on the side. Now that I am working in my field, I continue to take on projects now and then when I have time to outside of my main job.
2013-2015
Southern Arkansas University
Communication Design - BFA
I attended Southern Arkansas University where I graduated summa cum laude and earned a bachelor degree in Communication Design.
2010-2013
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
General Education - AA
I attended the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana where I graduated magna cum laude and earned an associate degree in General Education.