David Courtemarche
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Award Winning Creative Director offering an aptitude for developing innovative methods to bring creative visions to life. Possessing 15+ years of demonstrated success in product development, experiential branding, creative film, experiential, live events, television commercials, music video, creative and film production design. Maintaining a strong portfolio that demonstrates execution of creative concept work with the ability to produce consistent results in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Successful in conceiving and applying new ideas and innovations to propel companies to build a competitive advantage and strategic vision for the client, defining the creative vision for brands.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Design Director
Warner Bros. Studios
Burbank, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Developed experiential marketing campaigns that aligned with company objectives and goals; Lead Experiential design team for Academy Awards Rolex Greenroom 2018 & 2019 - Received Global Recognition featured in Forbes Magazine, Architectural digest, USA Today, Vanity Fair, Interior Design Magazine
- Proven excellence in effective creative direction, and building and extending design systems
- Collaborated with Sales and Marketing teams to understand clients' requirements and develop marketing strategies
- Managed and motivated a team of 50 members, including illustrators, copywriters, and video editors
- Managed budgets and project resources to proper allocation
- Hands-on maker, with the skills to effectively communicate concepts, direction and decisions with the team and with external partners
- Collaborated with clients to develop creative strategies and ensure successful execution of design projects.
Group Creative Director - Experiential Lead
The Ghost Agency
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Conceptualized the award-winning Google Telehealth, Supply Chain, Interactive Artificial Intelligence Experience Activation for Googles Cloud Space at their Sunnyvale, California Campus
- Developed effective strategies within the creative department, which improved productivity, creative output, and staff efficiency; Spearheaded creative projects for well-established clients, executing integrated campaigns, content, and ads across digital, mobile, and traditional media
- Directed the overall creative process from concept to completion in client facing environment, creating and presenting work while mentoring junior creative teams
- Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts; Oversee production and creative detail, including financial responsibility and oversight
- Design and Development of all creative materials to ensure brand identity.
Creative Director / Experiential Design Lead
Warner Bros Design Studio - 229 Studios
Burbank, CA
10.2014 - 08.2019
- Developed experiential marketing campaigns that aligned with company objectives and goals; Lead Experiential design team for Academy Awards Rolex Greenroom 2018 & 2019 - Received Global Recognition featured in Forbes Magazine, Architectural digest, USA Today, Vanity Fair, Interior Design Magazine
- Proven excellence in effective creative direction, and building and extending design systems
- Collaborated with Sales and Marketing teams to understand clients' requirements and develop marketing strategies
- Managed and motivated a team of 50 members, including illustrators, copywriters, and video editors
- Managed budgets and project resources to proper allocation
- Hands-on maker, with the skills to effectively communicate concepts, direction and decisions with the team and with external partners
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art History & Art Theory
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Skills
- Experiential Design
- Concept Development
- Visual Product Development
- Film and Video Production
- Television Promotion
- Design Background
- Brand Identity Design
- Directing Experience
- Crew Direction
- Strong Creative Vision
- Campaign Planning and Development
- Creative Team Collaboration
- Advertising and Marketing
- Layout Design
- Project Management Expertise
- Client Relations
- Marketing Plans
- Deadline-Driven
- Budget Adherence
Timeline
Creative Design Director
Warner Bros. Studios
08.2022 - Current
Group Creative Director - Experiential Lead
The Ghost Agency
08.2019 - 12.2022
Creative Director / Experiential Design Lead
Warner Bros Design Studio - 229 Studios
10.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art History & Art Theory
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
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