Brad Black (EVP, Global Account Director at Arc Worldwide)
Brad managed Joe indirectly at Arc Worldwide:
"I have known Joe Escobedo for approximately 20 years, and he has been a model of consistency. He has excellent design skills and is a pleasure to work with. He is a true team player that understands marketing, and how to translate the knowledge into purposeful creative that achieves the desired goals. He has depth across a variety of categories, and the channels they live in".
Lisa Kunst (Senior Content Producer at VML)
Lisa worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"I have had the pleasure to know and work with Joe for several years. He is a true team player. Joe's “can do” attitude is a breath of fresh air. He shares responsibilities and tasks in order to maximize our effectiveness as a team. I can always count on Joe to keep on schedule with the tight deadlines. He makes work fun. I look forward to a day when we might work together again".
Daphne Rothlisberger (Account Director at Leo Burnett)
Daphne worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"The two most outstanding characteristics about Joey Escobedo are his creativity and team work. I have known him for over 15 years and have seen him grow and fine tune his craft across many brands. He approaches every project with enthusiasm and is always prepared to apply his knowledge and expertise. All of his ideas exemplify his creativity and know-how but also showcase his ability to go after that alternative perspective for truly forward thinking when necessary. Joey is a team player, a creative thinker and an all around great person to work with. Frankel and Arc Worldwide would not have been the same without him".
Kelly Stock (Account Planner at AbelsonTaylor)
Kelly worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"Joey's presence on a project means things are about to get done right, on time, and without any chaos. His attitude toward both his work and his coworkers is relaxed and even-keeled - and he manage to keep this equanimity by being detail-oriented and conscientious, anticipating and avoiding problems before they happen. A great teammate and a great guy!"
Brynne Roberts (Global Creative Operations at Google)
Brynne worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"Joey is a dream to work with. He's always efficient and accurate with work, and often has any updates done before you've even hung up with him! I was always thrilled when Joey was assigned to one of my projects, because I knew it would be done well and on time. He is a great asset to any creative team".
Jennifer Cox (Strategy Account Management, Brand Strategy at BCF Agency)
Jennifer worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"I can't say enough about the level of professionalism, vision and talent Joe brings to his work. It was my pleasure to work with him at Leo Burnett/Arc Worldwide where we collaborated on numerous projects on several high-profile pieces of business. Joe approached every project thoughtfully and with attention to his craft. He also exhibited a team spirit that made it easy to work with him. He would be an asset wherever he works!"
James Fletcher (Associate Creative Director at Arc Worldwide)
James worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"Joey's a Pitbull. He goes for the jugular on each and every assignment, and won't let go until it's bled out every ounce of creativity. Not to say you wouldn't let Joey around your kids. Just make sure they don't get between him and a big idea. Joey and I worked together on Intel. Our biggest job involved producing about 150 comps for testing – in three days. No problem. Joey not only put in the hours and leg work to get it done. He also found time to get it done right: pushing the envelope on design and concept, pushing the right buttons with the production department to get the work out the door on time. Joey's a Pitbull who's not afraid to fight for great work. I can't wait till we get a shot at attacking another assignment together".
Kemper Durand (Owner, Kickaboo Digital Imaging)
Kemper worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"Joey's a creative ACD with a great eye and the technical skills and client experience to back it up. I've worked with him on too-numerous-to-count projects for multiple brands over 14 years, with nothing but good experiences. He's also fun to work with, with an easy yet sharp personality".
Kasey Moore (Senior Creative Director at TPN)
Kasey worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"I have worked with Joe several times throughout the past 6 years. Joe has a vast and diverse experience in art direction. He has the ability to quickly pick up the "ins and outs" of any brand and can seamlessly transition between multiple brands while still maintaining a clear and distinct design sense that makes sense for each specific brand. Joe is a great designer and hard worker, doing what it takes to meet tight timelines and urgent requests. He is a pleasure to work with and being a great lunch time companion is always a plus".
Lacy Liversedge-Muhich (Creative Director at Amazon)
Lacy worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"I always enjoy working with Joe because he is great at getting projects done quickly and without issue. He can manage many work loads on multiple timelines and deliver great work on all of them. Joe is very detail orientated and never misses a beat. I always knew when I worked with Joe I wouldn't need to worry because he took charge to make sure he was doing everything right the first time. He is a great team player and so much fun to be around!"
Maria Gonzalez (Director of Brand and Web Design at Webflow)
Maria worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"I had the pleasure of working with Joey at Arc Worldwide. Joey has a great positive attitude and works well under pressure or tight timelines. He can get any project done quickly and deliver well crafted work. His attention to detail, enthusiasm and talent made him a pleasure to work with".
Cliff Beringer (Senior Art Director at Arc Worldwide)
Cliff worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"Joey and I were recently on a project that had impossible timing and a vague strategy. He took the lead and together we produced several solutions that the client loved. Though only one example, it was a clear testament to the experience, conceptual skills and design chops that he brings to every assignment".
Molly Vreuls (Graphic Arts Professional in the Chicago Area)
Molly worked directly with Joe at Arc Worldwide:
"Joe is a fantastic co-worker. I worked with him on the Whirlpool account and found him to be a true professional. He put a great deal of thought into his concepts and presented creative solutions for client requests that were sometimes quite challenging. Joe had a clear understanding of what the clients needs were and offered them solutions that went above and beyond. I really enjoyed working with Joe. He communicated well, always came prepared for meetings and in general is a wonderful person to work with. I hope for the chance to work with Joe again".
John Bridegroom (Owner, VegetableMan Graphics)
John worked directly with Joe at Frankel:
"Joe is one of the most creative minds I have encountered. His ability to redefine a project and make it soar beyond what it was, it truly inspiring. A professional in every sense of the word".
