Joseph Amato

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Flemington, NJ

About

Web designer and developer with 6+ years of experience, specializing in human-centered digital solutions. M.A. in Human-Centered Design and B.S. in Strategic Communication. Currently freelancing; seeking design roles on teams that appreciate good design, and clean code.

Work Experience

Web Designer and Developer

Freelance

Aug 2022 - Present

Manage the full lifecycle of web design and development projects—from discovery and strategy to launch and optimization. Combine design thinking with low-code tools to build scalable, high-performing sites that balance usability, aesthetics, and maintainability.

  • Partner with clients across industries, including law firms, nonprofits, and Fortune 100 manufacturers.
  • Deliver custom Webflow and Shopify builds that streamline workflows, improve conversion rates, and strengthen brand presence.

Website Manager

Bellevue Baptist Church

Apr 2020 - Aug 2022

Memphis, TN

Oversaw the full redesign and migration of Bellevue’s website from WordPress to Webflow, managing hundreds of static pages and thousands of CMS entries. Directed content organization, system architecture, and cross-departmental coordination to improve usability, scalability, and editorial efficiency.

  • Built Bellevue’s first digital design system, standardizing UX patterns and visual consistency across digital platforms.
  • Received the staff Ministry Excellence Award after rebuilding the site in Webflow.

Account Manager

Stimulus Advertising

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

Led client onboarding, acquisition, and relationship management.

Design Intern

Stimulus Advertising

Jan 2019 - May 2019

Designed, edited, and wrote website copy using Joomla CMS. Developed social media content, advertisements, and client graphics.

Technical Support Specialist

Your Tech Team

Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

Provided technical assistance and resolved IT-related issues for clients SMB and enterprise clients.

  • Handled incoming phone calls, emails, and system alerts from preventative maintenance software.
  • Resolved technical issues across hardware, software, desktop and mobile devices, servers, security systems, and network configurations.

Education

Human-Centered Design

Liberty University

Jun 2024

Courses

  • DSGN 500: Fundamentals of Design for Social Innovation
  • DSGN 625: Principles of User Experience for the Physical and Digital World

Strategic Communications

Liberty University

May 2019

Courses

  • STCO 346: Persuasive Advertising and Storytelling
  • STCO 426: Creating Affiliate Loyalty in a Digital Age

Projects

Lyric.io

A tool that lets you quickly format, customize, and present song lyrics in a visually dynamic and easy-to-use interface.

Apple's International Women's Day 2020

Recreation of Apple's home page on International Women's Day in 2020.

AWGE

Partial recreation of AWGE's website in Webflow. Technically challenging and visually exciting.

UDCFA

Thesis

May 2024 - Present

A framework that empowers people to manage their online content exposure through personalized, supportive, and non-intrusive content filtering.

Awards

Staff Ministry Excellence Award

Bellevue Baptist Church

Aug 2022

Awarded for successfully leading the migration of the organization's website from WordPress to Webflow, enhancing performance and maintainability.

Skills

Tools & Software

  • Webflow
  • Figma
  • Notion
  • Affinity
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Shopify
  • Framer

Design & UX

  • User Interface Design
  • User Experience Design
  • Human-Centered Design
  • Branding

Web Development

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • CMS Migrations
  • Technical SEO
  • API Integrations