About Josie and the Studio

Howdy!

I'm Josie Jonckheere - designer, artist, and nonstop creator. I've worn many hats over the years including marketing associate, graphic designer, and digital designer/developer. I am blessed to love what I do so much that I spend my free time running this business and creating websites for small businesses all over the country.

I created this studio to have the freedom to explore all my passions. Outside of web design, I love traveling for my photography, painting abstract art, and linocut printmaking.

The best title I've ever been given is Aunt JoJo, but I'm also a daughter of entrepreneurs and a friend to anyone who just goes to baseball games for the hotdogs.

I procrastinate by deep cleaning my home, and writing snail mail is my favorite pastime. I believe Sunday mornings are incomplete without pancakes and bacon, and my best karaoke song is We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel.

My great-great-grandparents emigrated from Belgium and built a farm in Michigan that has stayed in my family over 100 years. I grew up in the mitten, and spent my twenties living in six other states, but I've now happily returned to my home state to put down roots and dedicate more time to my business.

At the core of everything I do is a love for creating things that matter. Whether I'm building a website, designing a logo, or capturing a moment through my camera lens, my goal is to always leave a lasting impact. Seeing my work make someone excited about their business, their brand, or even just a piece of art on their wall brings me so much joy.

Josie

See how I’ve helped brands like yours!

From medical practices to adventure brands, every business has different needs. These projects show how strategic design can work across industries.

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I'm a creature of habit who loves change.
I love trying new things, moving to new places, and evolving at work. But I'd be lost without my routine. I believe routines are essential to a good work ethic. When our activities become standardized, it creates a structure for our lives and allows us to be more efficient.

Outside of work, my weekly routine looks a little something like this:

1

canvas painted

400

pages read

35

ounces of steak cooked

7

walks with my golden retriever

35,750

pounds lifted

>5

new projects added to my to-do list

Books I'm Reading

Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall Kimmerer

Undistracted - Bob Goff

Nowhere For Very Long - Brianna Madia

On Writing - Stephen King

The Penguin History of the USA - Hugh Brogan

Artists I'm Following

Ellen Rutt - Detroit, Michigan

Megan Rooney - London

Tyler Turnbull - Katy, Texas

The Art of Pants - New York City

Anita Cousino - Northern Michigan

Experience

08/2021 - Present | Remote - Augusta, GA
Digital Developer/Designer

Bowling Green State University

  • Manage a team of interns
  • Collaborate with campus partners to successfully execute designs of varying complexities.
  • Design and develop web pages, HTML emails, presentations, logos, accessible PDFs, and other materials critical to university recruitment, retention, and advancement.
  • Consistently meeting deadlines through effective utilization of project management software.
11/2020 - 08/2021 | Stillwater, OK
Graphic Designer

Oklahoma State University

  • Designed a variety of concepts for both print and digital materials including advertising, promotional and marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborated with the digital team on OSU Cooperative Extension service online courses.
  • Worked with Extension educators on various educational resources.
2020 | Moab, UT
WAITRESS

Dewey's Restaurant & Bar

In 2020, like so many others, my work transitioned to a remote position. I began living in my truck in Utah, following a dream of living out west. During this time, I got a second job waitressing. I've always believed working in the service industry is something most people should experience at least once in their lives. It teaches valuable skills that can be applied in any industry.
01/2018 - 11/2020 | Bowling Green, OH
Web Developer/Designer

Bowling Green State University

  • Designed and implemented numerous marketing materials.
  • Reinforced messaging through university-wide graphics, HTML emails, and web pages.
  • Assisted trainings in the university’s content management system to faculty and staff.
01/2017 - 01/2018 | Bowling Green, OH
Marketing Associate

Bowling Green State University

  • Designed marketing materials for various campus programs and initiatives.
  • Represented the RecWell department at campus events in order to recruit students and communicate campus opportunities.
2015 - 2017 | Orlando, FL/Brighton, MI
Assistant Manager

Ann Taylor LOFT

While attending film school I worked part time as an assistant manager for a retail store. Managing a team of sales associates was a great experience and one I truly enjoyed. In this position I put essential skills to use, including leadership, delegation, empathy, communication, and problem solving.

Education

In progress | Bowling Green, OH
mASTER of Business Administration

Bowling Green State University

Specialization in Marketing within the Schmidthorst College of Business
2016 - 2020 | Bowling Green, OH
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Bowling Green State University

Concentration in visual communication technology within the College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering.
2015 | Orlando, FL
Certificate in film production

Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology

An unforgettable hands-on education in film production taught by industry professionals.

Hard Skills

ACCESSIBILITY
ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
ADOBE CAMPAIGN
ADOBE DREAMWEAVER
ADOBE EXPERIENCE MANAGER
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ADOBE INDESIGN
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE PREMIERE PRO
FIGMA
HTML/CSS
HUBSPOT
JIRA
LITMUS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
MJML
RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN
SEO
UX/UI
WEBFLOW
WORDPRESS
WRIKE

Soft Skills

ADAPTABILITY
CREATIVITY
CRITICAL THINKING
DEPENDABILITY
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
EMPATHY
INTEGRITY
OPEN-MINDEDNESS
ORGANIZATION
PROBLEM-SOLVING
TEAMWORK

What I do

BRAND IDENTITY
CONTENT CREATION
DIGITAL MARKETING
FRONT-END DEVELOPMENT
GRAPHIC DESIGN
ILLUSTRATION
PHOTOGRAPHY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PUBLICATION DESIGN
USER EXPERIENCE

Interests

CAMPING
STUDYING US HISTORY
PADDLEBOARDING
PAINTING
READING
RUNNING
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEO GAMES
WRITING