DAVID R.

CODE
12704 High Meadow Drive
Dallas, TX 75244
e-mail: davecode@sbcglobal.net
cell: 859-630-8457

Art Director: Packaging Design, Branding, Logo Development

Award-winning art director and graphic designer with 15+ years in packaging, corporate identity
and print collateral providing solutions and delivering effective design results to achieve client’s
communication goals. Special emphasis on conceptual design and illustration with an ongoing
commitment to the highest of standards and attention to detail, continuously achieving client
satisfaction. A seasoned designer with an exceedingly strong work ethic and successful at
multitasking a variety of projects under exceptionally demanding deadlines. A talented and
highly motivated self–starter and an excellent team player with a hands-on approach to directing.
I am seeking an Art or Creative Director position with the opportunity for both advancement and
wide range creativity.

Key Qualifications:

• Proficiencies in Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Keynote, Esko Artisan CAD, and currently
learning Cinema 4D.
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Leadership, innovation, creativity and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience:

9/14/03 to Present
Art Director for ADC Global Creativity, Dallas, TX
Hired as a Senior Designer. Promoted to Art Director in January ’09.
Extensive work for both domestic and international clients, including Mrs. Bairds, Oroweat,
Dinant Corporation, Pilgrim’s Pride, Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Business &
Visitors Bureau.

• Perform lead role in the design and production of print, identity, packaging, multimedia,
web design and web applications.
• Manage press checks, art direct photography and illustration, supervise design team efforts.
• Maintain production schedules and budgets, interfacing with AE’s and traffic managers.
• Train, supervise and provide art direction for jr. and sr. designers and oversee production.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects in different stages.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and use new technology.
• Maintain responsibility for projects through proofing, revising and signing off on all
revisions and production phases.

Accomplishments:

• Devised and implemented more efficient means of workflow by incorporating account

executives, design team members and production personnel so all remain completely
informed with the aspects of projects and processes.
• Streamlined creative solution process by abandoning a “wide-net” approach for a more
efficient three-direction strategy, resulting in keeping projects on-time and under budget.
• Implemented “Project Review Meetings” which are end-of-project conferences to
understand processes that were effective through the duration of the assignment to assure
efficiencies in the future.
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2/18/02 to 9/13/03
Senior Packaging Designer for Design North, Inc. Racine, WI
Designed for national and regional brands including PTS Laboratories,
All-Glass Aquariums, Snap-on Incorporated and ConAgra Foods.

4/01/97 to 02/12/02
Packaging Designer for Fisher Design, Inc. Cincinnati, OH. Team Leader - designed and
managed projects, as well as directed design teams. Lead designer for The Dial Corporation, also

designed for Colgate-Palmolive, Hasbro Toys, Inc., and Brown & Williamson.

6/03/95 to 3/31/97
Designer with Advertising Department for Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Inc.
Designed environmental graphics and structures, store signage, POS and promotional
advertisements.

Education:

Graduated 5/95 from Northern Kentucky University, B.F.A. Honors List, Dean’s List.
5/92 to 8/92 Kings College, London U.K. in selective student enrollment.

Recognition:

2007 American Graphic Design Award for Texas Stampede Charitable Organization

2007 Dallas Society of Visual Communicators Award for The Legacy of Spain logo and collateral

2006 American Graphic Design Award for Nasher Sculpture Center museum collateral

2006 American Graphic Design Award for Mrs. Baird’s bread line packaging

2001 London International Advertising Awards for Dial Complete packaging

References and portfolio available upon request.