Rèsumè

Summary

Creative, results-driven Creative Director with 15+ years of experience in leading and supporting UI/UX design, digital marketing, and branding for diverse global and national brands. Leverages strong communication and project management skills to build platforms that predict success, furthering business growth and development. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence by striving for continuous improvement, engaging, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to create incredibly positive user experiences. Applies best practices with a proven, data-driven approach to empower processes, projects, and final products.

Experience

Creative Director / Consultant

Freelance/Consultant | Los Angeles, CA

07/2015 – Present

Senior Art Director

Focus Marketing | Irvine, CA

08/2025 – Present

Creative Director—Digital

Xavier Creative House (XCH) | Warwick, PA (Remote) (Freelance)

03/2025 – 07/2025

Creative Director

Crescendo Collective | Milwaukee, WI (Remote)

01/2023 – 12/2023

Creative Director

Saritasa | Newport Beach, CA

09/2021 – 09/2022

Creative Director- UX

GeekHive | Warwick, NY (Remote)

09/2018 – 08/2021

Art Director

Cheetah Digital | El Segundo, CA (Remote)

12/2012 – 11/2018

Education

B.S. – Multimedia Design & Development

Concentration – Multimedia Management

DeVry University | Orlando, FL

Grad. 2012 | GPA 3.75

A.S. – Web Design & Development

DeVry University | Orlando, FL

Grad. 2010 | GPA 3.45

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David Chau

Cheetah Digital

Senior Schedule Analyst

“He has a knack for art direction and design strategy and knows how to execute a project from start to finish, no matter the obstacles in his way.”

Hector Consuegra

Cheetah Digital

Web Developer

“David is creative and always goes the extra mile for the client. He is passionate about his work and it shows he truly loves what he does.”

Jerry Fan

Cheetah Digital

Web Developer

“I quickly lost count the number of times he stayed late, worked holidays, or otherwise did whatever it took to get stuff done on time–without sacrificing quality.”

Shivanjali Verma

Saritasa

UX/UI Designer

"David has been a great manager to me and the rest of the design team at Saritasa. He’s very well versed with the latest technologies and has a great understanding of building a successful product with strategic planning, innovative ideas, and organizational skills."

William Sullivan

GeekHive

Marketing Transformation Manager

"He has a deep understanding of design thinking, a practical approach to his work, and the ability to connect creative to business outcomes. He is dedicated to doing exceptional work and building meaningful experiences for our clients and end-users alike."

Kristen Skundrick

Cheetah Digital

Enterprise Sales Director

"Any project David worked on, he always had his client best interest in mind and would have solutions for the number of problems that were presented to him. I would recommend David to any organization!"

Martin Laurent

Cheetah Digital

Head of Creative, EMEA

"David is really engaged in his job, with a positive attitude, and he is focus on the company’s interests before seeing his own. He has a lot of experience and knowledge to share ..."

Keyra Jallah

SDLC

Solutions Architect

"His creativity on consulting and suggesting the best paths to a clear final result, make him an excellent designer. If provided with the opportunity to lead a team, he will absolutely support their success by giving direction and reviewing the results to ensure a successful final product. He's incredible!"

Heather Osteen

GeekHive

Content Marketing Director

"David Keyes is one of the most creatively gifted people I've worked with in the marketing space. His ability to not only come up with beautiful designs for clients both internal and external, but to invite honest feedback and criticism to ensure that the final product is the right one."

Anh Nguyen

Saritasa, LLC

UX Designer

"David is one of the most influential leaders I have ever worked with. He is constantly looking for innovative ways to improve the department and the company. David is creative, resourceful, and solution-oriented. I often found myself relying on him to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide optimized solutions for both parties."

Brandon W. Mosley

GeekHive

Senior UX Director

"...,I witnessed his output of high-quality UX and visual design work, understanding industry principles, and demeanor with clients that instilled confidence and excitement."

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From global brands to emerging platforms, my work crosses industries with one consistent aim, turning complexity into confident, scalable experiences.

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Bona's resilient restoration: Breathing new life into the legacy brand

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Rèsumè

Summary

Experience

Creative Director / Consultant

Senior Art Director

Creative Director—Digital

Creative Director

Creative Director

Creative Director- UX

Art Director

Education

B.S. – Multimedia Design & Development​

Concentration – Multimedia Management

A.S. – Web Design & Development

Grow your network and connect with me on Linkedin

The pros say it best

“He has a knack for art direction and design strategy and knows how to execute a project from start to finish, no matter the obstacles in his way.”

“David is creative and always goes the extra mile for the client. He is passionate about his work and it shows he truly loves what he does.”

“I quickly lost count the number of times he stayed late, worked holidays, or otherwise did whatever it took to get stuff done on time–without sacrificing quality.”

"David has been a great manager to me and the rest of the design team at Saritasa. He’s very well versed with the latest technologies and has a great understanding of building a successful product with strategic planning, innovative ideas, and organizational skills."

"He has a deep understanding of design thinking, a practical approach to his work, and the ability to connect creative to business outcomes. He is dedicated to doing exceptional work and building meaningful experiences for our clients and end-users alike."

"Any project David worked on, he always had his client best interest in mind and would have solutions for the number of problems that were presented to him. I would recommend David to any organization!"​

"David is really engaged in his job, with a positive attitude, and he is focus on the company’s interests before seeing his own. He has a lot of experience and knowledge to share ..."

"David Keyes is one of the most creatively gifted people I've worked with in the marketing space. His ability to not only come up with beautiful designs for clients both internal and external, but to invite honest feedback and criticism to ensure that the final product is the right one."​

"...,I witnessed his output of high-quality UX and visual design work, understanding industry principles, and demeanor with clients that instilled confidence and excitement."

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Case Studies

Bona's resilient restoration: Breathing new life into the legacy brand

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B.S. – Multimedia Design & Development

"Any project David worked on, he always had his client best interest in mind and would have solutions for the number of problems that were presented to him. I would recommend David to any organization!"

"David Keyes is one of the most creatively gifted people I've worked with in the marketing space. His ability to not only come up with beautiful designs for clients both internal and external, but to invite honest feedback and criticism to ensure that the final product is the right one."