Children's Literature

About Joe

For freelance & commissions, message Joe at @hatchartworks on instagram.
 
 

HATCH ARTWORKS, LLC is founded & operated by Joseph Hatch a creative director and brand-focused designer blending art direction, UI thinking, and storytelling all in service of defining memorable, scalable brands, and building user-first, accessible digital experiences.

For nearly two decades he’s crafted visual identities, developed campaigns, and rendered pixel-perfect digital experiences for agencies and clients across industries. Informed by strategic insights he’s hands-on, design-thinking creative muscle, from concept through execution.

The art director for children’s imprint Tilbury House Publishers, in the Cherry Lake Publishing Group, Joe combines his brand thinking, illustration, and accessibility background to develop unforgettable stories that connect kids.

A graphic designer, brand strategist, illustrator, and abstract artist from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Before children’s publishing, Joe has shaped identities and lead creative work across healthcare, finance, automotive, food and beverage, energy, arts & entertainment and non-profit organizations.

Brands include:
Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen AG, Whirlpool, University of Michigan Health, DTE Energy, Henkel, DFCU Financial, New Holland Brewing, Colony Brands.

Joe earned an Associate of Arts degree in Graphic Design & Illustration and Diploma Certificate in Web Design and Development from Madison College.

 


 

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