Josh is an award-winning Creative Director who blends narrative, innovation, and culture for some of the world's largest brands like HBO, PepsiCo, Beats, Volvo, and Samsung. Working with agencies and companies large and small, Josh has led diverse teams of designers, writers, technologists, and strategists to innovative work that pushes the definitions of advertising and brand building.
Notably, Josh was a creative leader for HBO’s SXSWestworld activation which was called “One of the best publicity stunts of the 21st century”
Throughout his career, Josh has been a proven asset to win new business with smart, objective-oriented thinking that upends clients’ expectations.
Josh’s work has been recognized at Cannes, Clio, One Show, and D&AD, amongst others.
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Josh Robert And Yeston Inc.
My one man band
Whatever You Want Director
May 2018 - Present
Elephant (Apple), R/GA, Thief And Heist, Analog Folk, Tombras, Midnight, LiveNation, Highfield, Estée Lauder, BBH, Red Antler
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Hinge
The Dating App Designed To Be Deleted
Creative Director
June 2020 - Sept 20201
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Giant Spoon
New York
New York Office Creative Lead
November 2017 - May 2018
HBO [Westworld SXSW]
Mass Mutual
Synchrony Financial
LOLA
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TBWA\Chiat\Day
New York
Associate Creative Director
March 2015 - March 2017
Pepsico (Izze Fussions, 7UP)
GoDaddy
SportChek
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R/GA
New York
Senior Art Director
March 2015 - November 2015
Art Director
Nov 2013-March 2015
Beats Music
Samsung
Volvo
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Pereira & O’Dell
New York
Art Director
May 2012-Nov 2013
Corona Extra
New Era
Realtor.com
Fox Sports 1
Reebok
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Ogilvy / DRAFT FCB
New York
Miami Ad School Intern
Oct 2011-May 2012
E D U C A T I O N
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Miami Ad School
Miami & New York
Art Director Dropout
Oct 2010-May 2012
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The George Washington University
School of Business
B.B.A Marketing w/ Honors | 3.8 Major GPA
A W A R D S
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Gold Cannes Lion, Outdoor, Immersive Experiences _SXSWestworld
Grand Clio Entertainment, Experiential _SXSWestworld
Gold Clio, Branded Content _SXSWestworld
Gold Clio, Social and Digital _Beats Music
Gold MMA Smartie, Brand Awareness _Volvo Reality
Gold MMA Smartie, Product Launch _Volvo Reality
Gold MMA Smartie, Mobile Video _Volvo Reality
Silver Clio Branded Entertainment _ SXSWestworld
Silver Cannes Lion, Cyber, Integrated Campaign _Beats Music
Silver Clio Music, Integrated Campaign _Beats Music
Silver MMA Smartie, Innovation _Volvo Reality
Silver IAB MIXX, Rich Media _Realtor.com
Bronze Clio Entertainment, Innovation _SXSWestworld
Bronze Clio Sport, Engagement _ New Era
Bronze Clio Sport, Film _New Era
Bronze One Show, IP _Beats Music
Bronze IAB Mixx, Product Launch _Beats Music
Cannes Lion Shortlist x6, Design, Outdoor, Entertainment _Various
Cannes Lion Shortlist, Titanium, _SXSWestworld
D&AD Shortlist, Experiential _ SXSWestworld