Josh Gottsegen
- AI artist and creative director
- Founder of Tropland Universe
- 25+ years in design, marketing, and production
- 10+ years leading a creator and production agency
- Collaborated with Meta, Adobe, OpenAI, Sora, Kling, and Topaz Labs
- Based in Los Angeles, CA
Josh Gottsegen is an AI content creator producing cinematic, brand-safe media designed for scale, licensing, and long-term intellectual property value.
With more than 25 years of experience across design, marketing, and production — and over a decade running a creator and production agency — Josh brings a creative director's perspective to AI-native media development. His work prioritizes visual cohesion, narrative clarity, and strategic brand alignment.
Background
Josh began building the Tropland Universe IP in 2013 with the Joosh's Juice Bar children's book series, followed by the Amazon #1 bestselling novel The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot. The property expanded into AI-generated wildlife content, growing to nearly 3 million followers and over 1 billion views across platforms.
Industry Involvement
Collaborations, features, and partnerships include:
- Meta
- Adobe
- OpenAI
- Sora
- Kling
- Topaz Labs
Josh has also mentored AI creators and contributed to best practices in responsible AI-driven storytelling.
Contact
Partnerships and press: partnerships@troplanduniverse.com
Licensing representation: All-American Licensing (AALMG)