For 15 years, I've helped companies grab attention for their products and services. 

Whether directing Super Bowl commercials, or designing a million-dollar standing desk business, I give people reasons to care about what a brand says. 

Sometimes this process requires the help of David Hasselhoff. 

What's your project about? Please email me and we can talk.

​​​​-Joe Nafziger

Brands Worked With

Southwest Airlines
Eddie Bauer
Chobani
Hilton
Land Rover
Rubio's
National University
Qualcomm
San Diego Tourism
Funner, California / Harrah's Resort 
Sempra Energy

Creative Roles

Workbetter // San Diego, CA 
Owner, Creative Director - 2018 - Present 
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i.d.e.a. // San Diego, CA 
Associate Creative Director - 2012-2018  

MeringCarson // San Diego, CA
Copywriter // 2010 - 2011

TDA_Boulder// Boulder, CO
Copywriter // 2008 - 2010

Y&R // Irvine, CA​
Junior Copywriter // 2007 -  2008

American Council on Exercise // San Diego CA
Marketing Copywriter // 2005 - 2007 
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Drive-Thru Records // Los Angeles, CA
Mgr of Media & Artist Endorsements // 2003 - 2005

Education

The Bookshop School for Ads
Los Angeles​, CA

Illinois State University
B.S., Marketing

US Air Force
Combat Survival School
Water Survival School
(​Some locations classified)

Recognition

One Show Silver
Lürzer's Archive
ADDYs Gold
Denver 50 
Creativity Online
AdFreak
AdWeek​
Adrian Awards
Person of the Year, Time Magazine; 2006
Expert Marksman, USAF