Thinking big,
sweating the details,
and never settling for “whatever.”
It’s not just a philosophy—it’s my love language. I’m driven to create work that thrives at the intersection of concept and craft, blending smart strategy with surprising storytelling to produce advertising that doesn’t just make noise—but makes you feel something. Whether building a brand, reimagining a campaign, or pushing creative boundaries, I’m always chasing work that earns attention and deserves it.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me exploring new places with my wonderful wife, jamming on the keyboard, painting, geeking out on creative tech and AI, or just enjoying life with our pets.
Experience
J O B S
FCB New York, VP, Associate Creative Director
November 2019 – Present
FCB New York, Associate Creative Director
April 2018 – November 2019
BBDO New York, Senior Art Director
April 2014 – April 2018
BBDO New York, Art Director
October 2012 – April 2014
Van West Media, Digital Art Director
January 2011 – October 2012
DraftFCB, Junior Art Director
August 2008 – December 2010
Adhouse NYC, Creative Program
2010 – 2011
University of Delaware, BFA, Visual Communications (Advertising Design)
2004 – 2008
S C H O O L S
Campaign platform development | Concepting & systems thinking | Art direction & visual storytelling | Film, photography & motion direction | Typography & brand design systems | Copywriting & narrative development | Creative leadership & mentorship | Executive client & stakeholder presentation | Integrated digital & social campaigns | Creative technology & AI-enabled workflows
Skillz
Brands I’ve worked on
Tools & Programs
SOFTWARE: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Keynote, PowerPoint
AI: Midjourney, Krea, Nano Banana Pro, Flux, Runway Gen-4, Ideogram 3.0, Imagen 3/4, Seedream 3/4.5, Wan 2.5, Z Image, Google Veo, Sora 2/2 Pro, Kling 2.5/2.6, Hailuo, Vidu Q2, Seedance Pro
Contact
David@whateversclever.co
+1(347) 581-6121