I'M
DAVE PETERS.
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER.
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The backstory
Successful communication begins by focusing on a core message, whether you’re telling a story about a company or a brand.
With over 20 years of experience, Dave knows how to get that message across – his background spans a broad range of categories and a plethora of tactics, and covers everything from awareness campaigns to brand launches. He delivers practical expertise that you can harness for your success.
02 PORTFOLIO
03 Experience
2018 TO PRESENT
Freelance: Art Director
2000 TO 2018
DSPOT COMMUNICATION INC
Nov/96 – Jun/00
Creative/Art Director FREELANCE
HEALTHCARE MARKETING RESOURCES
Art Director
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Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach, and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video and sound.
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Review and approve proofs of printed copy and art and copy materials developed by sta members.
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Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
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Confer with creative, art, copy-writing, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts, and to coordinate creative activities.
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Present nal layouts to clients for approval.
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Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.
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Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and speci cations.
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Attend photo shoots and printing sessions to ensure that the products needed are obtained.
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Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
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Negotiate with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed.
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Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia.
2005 – 2014
NOISE CREATIVE GROUP
Partner/Creative/Art Director
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Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs
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Manage multiple projects from concept through completion
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Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategy
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Establish creative direction for the entire line of online services and programs
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Supervise and inspire the creative team of vendor partners; generate multiple concepts for a campaign or project
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Work with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop concepts and present to management
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Work with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals
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Manage team membersProvide quality control over concepts and projects