david kania
Art Director of Creative & Marketing for Etnies · Sole Technology
san clemente, CA
In My Own Words
David Kania. Art Director. Visual Storyteller. Conceptual Thinker. Designer. I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Communication Designs from Parsons School of Design in New York City. I started my design career interning at Curious Pictures Motion Studio in New York, then moving on into Art Direction at the award-winning advertising agency Sid lee in Montreal QC. From there, I ventured off to California to work in the Action Sports and Apparel Industry. My experieneces in Art Direction, Design, and Marketing has equipped me with a mulititude of skills including; Creative team management, and conceptualizing a strategic approach for the client.
Work Experience
Art Director of Creative & Marketing for Etnies
Sole Technology2014 – 2018
• establish and implement a structured communication process between Creative and Marketing • develop brand story inline with creative direction and brand strategy • develop initial campaign concepts • responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation of productions • safeguard communication and consultation with the Director’s and other key creative personnel, in and out of office - Ensure brand consistently across all channels (Print, video, web, POS, POP) • vendor selection working alongside contractors to ensure that each project is executed at the highest possible quality - Gathering necessary assets • quality assurance for all media • manage the design, development, and coordination of projects • ensure work is always complete and meets deadlines • provide quality control over concepts and projects
Lead Designer of Creative & Marketing
Skullcandy, Inc.2012 – 2014
• art direction - film & photography • brand development • campaign concept • creative marketing strategy • storyboard development • location scouting • graphic design • oversee production process • manage design, development, and coordination of projects • manage design staff • appoint 3rd party contractors • social media content management
Art Director
DC Shoes, Inc.2009 – 2012
• art direction - film & photography • brand development • campaign concept • storyboard development • graphic design • lead creative team • location scouting • highlight product consistently across all channels [print, video, web, pos, pop] • facilitate smooth workflow between marketing & films department
Art Director - TWMX
TransWorld Media2008 – 2009
• layout & production of transworld mx magazine • direct contact with production and secondary print teams • gathering necessary media assets • quality assurance for all media • photography • graphic design
Art Director
sid lee2008 – 2008
• initial campaign concept • storyboard development • digital & media design creation • graphic design • worked directly with flash and web developers • oversee all production activity • manage the design, development, and coordination of projects • ensure that creative campaigns will translate to other media • highlight client’s campaigns consistently across all channels
