Experienced, award winning, hands-on creative director who loves being challenged. My focus is on the creative experience as it relates to the audience regardless of the medium. I am seeking opportunities to raise the quality of creative, capitalize on emerging technologies, and continue to develop award-winning solutions. Strengths in conceptualization, brand development, front end/ UI design, motion graphics and video (editing and visual effects).
Brief//
Extremely creative and imaginative with the ability to inspire and motivate. Well-spoken self-starter. Able to conceptualize, plan and direct multiple concurrent activities. Dedicated to high quality production as well as to constantly sharpening skills.
Proficiencies//
Adobe creative suite
Photoshop
After Effects
Flash
3D Studio Max
Illustrator
Premiere
Audition
Sound Forge
Vegas Pro
35-mm/digital photography
Video editing, chroma keying, compositing, and compression.
Freelance Contractor//
Creative Loafing
Moxie Interactive
LAPTV
Studiocom
Artifact Design
Bellsouth
Cando Entertainment
Turner Broadcasting
Full Time Employment//
Macquarium - Creative Manager 2007-current
As creative manager, Dave manages a team of seasoned interactive designers and developers, and oversees the creative direction for Macquarium. Responsibilities include shaping the creative direction of each engagement, providing thought leadership for internal and external company communications, and mentoring creative teams. Dave’s vision and creativity have guided many remarkable and engaging online experiences for such brands as AT&T, Cox Communications Holiday Inn, Kraft, Sony Ericsson, The Home Depot and Yahoo!, to name a few.
PARIO - Creative Director 2004-2007
Responsible to advance agency creative. Hands on solutions include brand campaigns, ads, broadcast spots, and rich media interactive projects. Additional responsibilities include mentoring of creative team, as well as, offering guidance on all aspects of creative department operations, resourcing, business development, proposals and estimations.
Sidereus Technologies (now Fox Interactive Media) - Art Director 2003-2004
Responsible for look and feel of Living Screen® application designs for NBC Olympics, Direct TV, Coke and others. Developed interactive solutions for clients such as Weather Channel, American Cancer Society, and AutoTrader.com.
Digital Artifex – Art Director 1999-2003
Experienced in leading conceptual development, conducting group-brainstorming sessions and pitching to clients. Conceptualized and produced broadcast spots aired on CNN, CNBC and Fox Networks. Creative development for various marketing campaigns and product development to include Brand identity, taglines, and supporting materials. Developed 3D visualization for application interfaces, animations, as well as interactive training solutions.
Ultimate Graphics - Lead designer 1996-1998
Created various print media projects. Conducted print supervision from press checks through approved final output.
Education//
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Computer Animation Degree
Best Portfolio Award
Outstanding Service To College Award
President; Student 3D Animation Users Group
Vice President; Student Multimedia Users Group
Awards//
2009 Q4 Macquarium Tigershark
2009 WebAward Competition (Selected as Judge)
2008 Q2 Macquarium Starfish Finalist
2008 WebAward Competition (Selected as Judge)
2008 Q1 Macquarium Starfish
2007 Best in Category - Summit Marketing Effectiveness
2007 Bronze-Telly
2007 Bronze-Telly
2006 Silver-Summit Creative
2006 Silver- Horizon Interactive
Platforms//
Proficient on both Mac and PC
References//
http://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallbritton
Online portfolio and motion reel available at www.daveallbritton.com
Atlanta, GA
2009 Q4 Macquarium Tigershark 2009 WebAward Judge 2008 Q2 Macquarium Starfish Finalist 2008 WebAward Judge Summit Award- Best of Category Horizon Interactive-Silver Summit Award- Silver Telly Award- Bronze Telly Award- Bronze