Josh Steadman

Josh Steadman

I design experiences and exhibits for museums, aquariums, and theme parks.

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Member Since

June 2025

Josh Steadman offers over 25 years of experience as a Creative Director, Art Director, Set
Designer, Show Designer, and Illustrator, with a versatile career that began in television and
theater before evolving into theme park design and build.
Throughout his career, he has worked on several high-profile projects for renowned clients,
including ABC Television, Shanghai Disneyland, Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. in Las Vegas
and Singapore, Cartoon Network’s The Wave Cruise Ship, Evermore Park in Pleasant Grove
(where he served as Director of Show Design and Production), Genting Skyworlds as Art
Director, Warner Brothers Park in Abu Dhabi as a ride designer/illustrator, and most recently, as
Creative Director/Sr. Art Director at Paradox Studios for all attraction pre-show films for the
upcoming Six Flags: Qiddiya.
In addition to his professional work, Josh serves on the Advisory Board at Laguna College of Art
and Design and acts as a mentor to students at Savannah College of Art and Design. He is
passionate about shaping the next generation of industry leaders and continues to inspire as an
Adjunct Professor of Entertainment Design at Laguna College of Art and Design.

Ask me about

Production Design for the film, The Rocketeer.

My super power is

ADHD

I'm looking for

To make friends and connections in the industry.

What I love about experience design

I love working at Space Center Houston!

Best piece of advice I've ever heard

Bring your best self, everywhere you can.

Where I find Inspiration

In nature and art.

Practice Area

Branded Environments, Digital Experiences, Exhibition, Placemaking, Strategy/Research/Planning, Wayfinding

Focus Area

Brand, Destination Experiences, Equitable Design, Exhibition, Graphic, Interactive, Signage, Sustainability

Industry

Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Museums, Visitor Centers