About
Joshua McNamara Boston, MA
My name is Joshua McNamara, and I am a Graphic Designer/Animator/3d Artist based in Boston, Massachusetts.
I have an Associates in Graphic Design from Middlesex Community College, and am currently working towards a BFA in Animation from Lesley University.
As a Graphic Designer, I have a focus in Poster and Packaging Design, while my focus within Animation is 3D character animation/modeling. With my different set of skills, my goals can range between both mediums as I’d love to design merch/album designs within the music industry, but also want to be a part of a full feature length film.
As of now, I’m currently working at Middlesex Community College as an adjunct instructor teaching “Social Media for Visual Design”, which teaches students how to create campaigns that contain strong visual storytelling using specific design choices.
BFA Animation
2024 - 2027
AS Graphic Design
2021 - 2024
“Take Flight” - “Bridging The Gap”
December 2024 - August 2025
• Created promotional pieces for the University
• Collaborated with a team of 14 other student interns on a large scale project
• Created Animations and Organic Characters within 2d and 3d softwares (Blender, Animate, After Effects)
January 2026 - Current
• Built class curriculum from the ground up
• Preformed weekly Lectures, educating students within the topic of Visual Design
• Worked one on one with students and led large scale critiques
May 2023 - August 2024
• Led a staff of 100 in ensuring a safe environment around water
• Ran programing that included over 600 participants
• Managed two separate pools controlling chemicals and performing maintenance when needed
• Led classes that trained students in performing the necessary life saving skills required to be a lifeguard
• Taught children and adults how to swim and create a safe environment around water
• Communicated directly with patrons handling billing/payments
• Responded to emergency situations
• 3d Software - Auto desk Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Unreal Engine
• Adobe Suite - Animate, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator
• 3d Modeling / Rigging and Skinning
• 2d / 3d Character Animation
• Compositing
• Leadership
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving