Senior creative leader and studio manager with 25+ years’ experience delivering high-performing design solutions across in-house publishing teams, agencies and complex, multi-stakeholder organisations. Expert in brand development, visual identity systems, and building practical, scalable brand guidelines that drive consistency and quality at pace. A full-service designer with advanced Adobe Creative Suite expertise, spanning digital and print – from campaigns and collateral, to end-to-end website design and delivery. Proven track record leading busy studios, managing and mentoring designers, and translating complex briefs into market-ready solutions that perform. Confident stakeholder partner, able to run multiple projects simultaneously, lead creative ideation, and develop pitches through strong narrative, craft, and commercial awareness.
An exceptional Senior Creative, David blends high-level strategic thinking with impeccable design execution. His leadership, work ethic and creative drive consistently delivered, making him an invaluable asset to MBI.
Carolyn Metkola – Director of Philanthropy, MBI International Holdings
Education and Career
July 2008 – current
MBI International – Head of Design
March 2002 – February 2008
Ardent Creative – Design Manager
December 2000 – February 2002
Infolook Multimedia – Digital Designer
September 1998 – December 2000
CWR in-house design team – Junior Designer
September 1995 – July 1998
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
University of Portsmouth
September 1994 – July 1995
ND Graphic Design
Surrey Institute of Art and Design
Working alongside Dave on a daily basis, I watched him consistently balance a powerful creative vision with commercial rigour – delivering polished, on-brand design solutions across an enormous and diverse portfolio without ever dropping standards.
Nick Madden – Group Head of Content, MBI International Holdings