RESUME
David is a Communication Design graduate from one of the top design programs in the nation, The University of North Texas. In addition to his Bachelor of Fine Arts, he has a double minor in Marketing and Art History. David is a visual problem solver, lifelong learner, and storyteller. He excels in developing interpersonal relationships with his clients and coworkers. In addition, he creates brand identities founded on well-developed market research.
SKILLS
What I Know
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma XD, Design, Branding, Logo Design, Packaging, Marketing, Market Research, Professional Selling, User Interface, Layout Design, Drawing, and Concepting
Other Skills and Hobbies
Eagle Scout, Service Industry Soft Skills, Ad Campaign Building, Client Relations, Presentation Deck Building, Skateboarding, Backpacking, First Aid, Mural Design/Painting, Artistic Generalist, Maker of Things, and Overall Friendly Dude
EDUCATION
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2015, Chicago, Illinois
Pre-College Figure Drawing program
University of North Texas
2016–2022, Denton, Texas
Communication Design Bachelor in Fine Arts, Minor in Marketing and Art History
WORK
Full Time Freelance
2023-Present, Dallas, Texas
Transitioned from salary and part-time freelancing to full-time starting in February of 2023. Tasked with generating a wide variety of visual creative work for clients including 6Stitch merchandising, Armadillo Ale Works brewery, Bore and Barrel gun smith and museum, Deal Findrs reality, Down To Golf clothing, Texas Camper Co., Fantym Studios, Georgia Tech Research Department, Rooted wellness, Cyntroid cyber security, and the Oil Painters of America.
3Headed Monster
2022-2023, Dallas, Texas
AdAge two-time winner of Best Small Agency. Tasked with creating visuals for clients such as TikTok, Cicis Pizza, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Part Time Freelance
2016–2023
Contracting for a variety of industries, including advertising agencies, public figures, food and beverage, entertainment, and personal fitness.
North Texas Makers
2020–present, Denton, Texas
Volunteer co-founder and lead designer. Tasked with leading the creative team as we built ad campaigns and visuals for North Texas Makers events. This is work I do in my free time to give back.
Armadillo Ale Works
2019–2022, Denton, Texas
Hybrid position working in-house as a designer, muralist, sales, merchandising, and service position.