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David Schonhoff

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Sr. Designer | Art Director
San Francisco | US

Skills

  • Design Strategy
  • Concept Generation
  • User Experience (UX)
  • Creative Ideation
  • Drawing
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Interests

Drawing
Fashion
Graphic design
Painting
Skateboarding
Surfing
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Industries

Bike
Golf
Dive
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Fishing
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In my own words

David

With over 12 years of experience in graphic design, motion design, and art direction, I am passionate about creating engaging and impactful experiences that connect with people and tell stories.

In my current roles, I apply my creative skills in social media content creation, web design, paid media ads, email design, digital and print signage, various marketing collateral, presentation decks, video editing, and SFX. I work with talented and multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality and innovative content that showcases the my client's visions and values. I enjoy collaborating with other creatives, as well as with stakeholders, partners, and customers, to deliver solutions that meet their needs and expectations. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and techniques, and challenge myself with new and exciting projects!

https://www.davidschonhoff.com

Trajectory

Jul 2024 — Now
Senior Digital Designer · Cummins Inc.
• Designed new paid display advertisements for Google & Bing, as well as paid social for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. • Developed landing pages, email templates, and handled ad hoc requests from the Digital Marketing Team. • Collaborated with the Digital Marketing team to ensure cohesive branding and messaging across all platforms.
Jun 2024 — Now
Graphic and Web Designer · SaaS Academy
• Designed marketing materials for SaaS Academy, including event collateral, social media assets, and client pitch decks. • Developed engaging landing pages and emails to drive user engagement and conversion rates. • Implemented creative solutions to enhance brand visibility and drive growth in a remote work environment.
Jan 2008 — Now
Graphic Designer | Motion Graphic Designer | Art Director · Freelance Design; Self-employed
Freelance design and consulting for brands such as Stept Studios, Rebud, Kimo Sabe Mezcal, Old Pal, Interscope Records, Sony Pictures, Fullscreen, Jedidiah, Freedom Artists, Mayer Hawthorne, RedBull, and many more. Creation of digital and print graphics, motion graphics, and branding in the marketing and advertising fields.
Oct 2018 — Jun 2024
Sr. Graphic Designer | Creative Director of Marketing · Dreamscape Immersive
Sr. Designer and creative direction for all marketing materials, including but not limited to social media, web assets, paid media, email, location interior and exterior signage, print collateral, internal and client facing decks, video editing and special effects, and motion graphics. • Directed artistic vision and guided creative teams in the development of visual branding strategies. • Designed engaging graphics for various digital and print materials to enhance brand identity. • Edited and produced visually appealing videos that showcased brand's products and services. • Developed brand guidelines and strategies to maintain consistency across all marketing channels. • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets were met. • Executed social media marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and engage with followers.
Jun 2021 — Jun 2022
Sr. Graphic Designer | Art Director · Davey Jones
Design and direction of digital assets such as NFTs, social videos, logo creation and animation, and pitch decks for new business opportunities. • Led the strategic brand development process to ensure consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms. • Executed innovative digital marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility and engagement. • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. • Provided creative direction to internal and external teams to bring brand concepts to life. • Delivered impactful client presentations to showcase the value and benefits of our services.
Nov 2020 — Sep 2022
Sr. Graphic Designer · Ready, Set, Food!
• Design of marketing ads and social media graphics for fast-growing baby food company. • Utilized typography techniques to enhance the visual appeal and readability of various design projects. • Implemented UI/UX design principles to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications. • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high quality standards. • Performed detailed photography editing to enhance the overall composition and aesthetics of images. • Created cohesive designs for both print and digital mediums, maintaining brand consistency across all platforms. • Developed brand identities that resonated with target audiences and conveyed a consistent message.
Feb 2021 — May 2021
Sr. Graphic Designer · REBUD
Creation of web banners, ads, social media graphics, and merchandise/apparel graphics.
Oct 2020 — Dec 2021
Sr. Graphic Designer | Motion Graphic Designer · Google
Working alongside the experience design team creating numerous graphics and designs for the Google Partner Plex office in Mountain View, CA. Designs range from logo design, to wall murals, to content templates across all televisions throughout the offices. • Conceptualized and designed visually appealing graphics for various mediums. • Created engaging motion graphics for marketing campaigns and promotional materials. • Managed multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction. • Collaborated with team members to brainstorm ideas and execute projects effectively. • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to bring creative visions to life. • Communicated regularly with clients to understand their needs and expectations.
Nov 2020 — May 2021
Sr. Graphic Designer · Kimo Sabe Mezcal
Design of social media graphics across all channels.
Sep 2018 — Oct 2020
Sr. Graphic Designer | Motion Graphic Designer · NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Motion Graphic Designer for E! Entertainment brand. • Created engaging videos that effectively conveyed the desired message and tone. • Designed dynamic motion graphics using various techniques in Adobe Creative Suite.
Aug 2018 — Oct 2018
Graphic Designer - Merchandise · Fullscreen
Design a vast array of merchandise for well-known Youtube influencers. • Designed innovative products that met market demands and exceeded customer expectations. • Developed a strong brand identity through strategic marketing initiatives and consistent messaging. • Created engaging social media assets that effectively communicated brand values and promoted audience engagement.
Aug 2018 — Sep 2018
Sr. Graphic Designer · Stept Studios
• Designed and delivered pitch decks and social media graphics for the LA based creative studio Stept Studios. • Utilized visual communication strategies to enhance brand identity and recognition. • Contributed to the development and evolution of brand identity through design elements and strategies. • Proficient in utilizing Adobe Creative Suite to bring creative concepts to life in print and digital formats.
May 2017 — Aug 2018
Motion Graphic Designer · ROSEWOOD Creative
• Conceptualized and executed motion design assets for top clients like Apple Music, RedBull, and Sony. • Developed pitch decks for new business, showcasing work to top brands and companies.
May 2016 — Aug 2018
Graphic Designer · ROSEWOOD Creative
• Conceptualized and designed social media assets for top clients like Apple Music, RedBull, and Sony. • Executed creative strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement on various platforms. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs.
Apr 2015 — Mar 2016
Graphic Designer · Margaritaville Apparel Group
Design and direction of all graphics/illustrations for apparel, social media needs, accessories, trims, tech packs, color separations, and direction for all seasonal prints.
Sep 2012 — Aug 2015
Associate Art Director | Graphic Designer · LATHC (Los Angeles Tree House Club)
-Brand consultant -Designer of all clothing and other web and digital assets -Art direction for seasonal releases
Aug 2012 — Aug 2015
Associate Art Director | Graphic Designer · Altru Apparel
Design and art direction of all graphics seen on t-shirts, button-downs, headwear, pants, jackets, sweaters, socks, etc. Led most of the production work on projects (photoshoots, web designs, social campaigns, trade show design and build-outs) + more. • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to design visually appealing branding materials for various projects. • Implemented unique typography elements to enhance the overall look and feel of design projects. • Crafted original logo designs that effectively communicated the essence of each brand. • Created well-balanced print layouts that showcased the content in an engaging manner. • Integrated illustrations into designs to add a creative and personalized touch.
Jan 2010 — Feb 2014
Partner | Creative Director · R. Company (Rocier Artist Collective)
Co-Founder and Creative Director. Rocier was a creative collective that regularly hosted art and music events to promote local artists and musicians throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.

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Education history

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Bonita Vista High School

| 2004 - 2008

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California State University Channel Islands

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA | 2008 - 2012

Connections

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Consolidated Shoe Company

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