Lumber Studio - A One Stop Creative Shop.

Need creative support that slots seamlessly into your team, exactly when you need it?

I’m Joe Taylor, aka LumberJackJoe. A truly safe pair of hands for busy marketing departments, businesses and agency teams.

What you get:

Work Directly With the Creator

Brief the person doing the work for faster turnarounds and zero mixed messages.

Creative Support, No New Hire Needed

Get senior-level expertise without the long-term overhead of a full-time hire.

An Extension of Your Team

Making sure your on brand and your creative projects are delivered on time.

Multi-Disciplined Delivery

One trusted pair of hands to handle everything from photos to branding to brochures.

Built on Honest Partnership

Straight-talking and trustworthy, that busy clients like Ladbible and Wolseley already trust.

As a multi-disciplined creative with 12+ years of experience, I bring senior-level capability across direction, design, images, and illustration. My goal is simple: to provide the exact extension your business needs to deliver high-quality creative without the long-term overhead of a full-time hire.

The people I have worked with:

You don’t have to wonder if I can handle complex, multi-channel creative. I’m already doing it for global leaders. When these brands need agile, flawless execution, they call Lumber Studio.

Recent Work

Graphic Design That Works as Hard as You Do

From branding and campaigns to layouts, packaging and social content – I design with clarity and purpose. My approach blends strategy, storytelling and strong visuals to help your brand communicate clearly and consistently.

You’ll get:

  • Smart, effective design that connects with your audience
  • Cohesive visuals across print, digital and social
  • Direct collaboration with me – no account managers, no confusion

Photography with Design Thinking Behind the Lens

Great photography doesn’t just look good – it works hard for your brand. I combine creative direction with technical expertise to capture imagery that’s both beautiful and strategic.

From products and portraits to campaigns and environments, I create visuals that feel authentic and aligned with your brand story.

You’ll benefit from:

  • One creative eye guiding the full process – concept to edit
  • Authentic, story-led images that support your design goals
  • Seamless integration between photography and other brand visuals

Illustration That Brings Your Brand to Life

Illustration adds personality and warmth where words or photos can’t. I create custom artwork that enhances brand stories, builds recognisable identity, and adds craft to every project.

From icons and editorial pieces to brand mascots or full illustration systems, I tailor each piece to your brand’s tone and style.

You’ll get:

  • Original, hand-crafted visuals unique to your business
  • Flexible assets for print, digital, and merchandise
  • A cohesive art style aligned with your brand identity

Art Direction That Unites Vision and Execution

Good ideas need clear direction. I provide creative leadership that brings your vision together – across design, photography, and illustration.

From concept to delivery, I oversee the process to ensure your visuals work as one cohesive story. I bring structure, creative consistency, and a clear plan that makes execution smooth and efficient.

You’ll get:

  • Strategic concepts aligned to brand goals
  • Visual direction that ties all creative outputs together
  • Hands-on support from idea to final production

Need a Creative Partner? I have space this autumn.

If you are looking for a creative extension of your team that brings sharp ideas, honest effort, and a good dose of creative craft, let’s talk.

Whether it’s a single project or on-going support, I’m the safe pair of hands you can rely on to deliver.