Joel Hawkins
Design Lead

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Selected Work

Project TypeContributionYear
Run the Play SKOEvent, design system
Team lead2026

Optiv brand evolution
Visual identitySystems, governance
2018–26

Optiv at RSA
Event, design systemTeam lead, three venues2025

We Rise SKO
Event, design systemTeam lead, theme2023

Security field guides
Data viz, editorial
Format lead, mentor
2020–26

Singularity U brand relaunch
Architecture, identity
Design lead, audit, rollout
2017




15+ years helping brands build, transform and communicate. Team lead on brand systems, governance, multi-channel campaigns, and live experiences. Open to design lead roles.
Selected Brands
Beatport
MACHINE
Magical Threads
Marriott
Optiv Security
Outreach International
RED Cameras
Singularity University
Steelcase
Toyota



Cybersecurity Field Guide SeriesOptiv Security
2020–26




I created the format for Optiv’s cybersecurity field guide series: tactical, visual playbooks that each take on a single security challenge through diagrams, charts, and practical steps. The format has carried the series through 15 guides across operations, infrastructure, identity, risk, and AI. After the system was on it’s feet I trained other designers, delegated work, and reviewed and approved subsequent entries. Produced 405 leads in 2025.

“Our most successful digital lead generation effort outside of our general contact form.” 
—Optiv marketing performance analyst


 Series Format
Template System + Documentation
Data Visualization
Editorial Layout and Illustration
 TOF campaign


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