Dave Gold
Bridges profound artistic heritage with futuristic digital infrastructure to build commercial market leaders. Over 22 years of global experience orchestrating 360-degree campaigns, high-end digital products, and premium brand ecosystems.
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Executive Leadership: Building high-performing design teams completely from scratch, authoring definitive master brandbooks, and steering cross-functional operations from abstract concepts to flawless execution.
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Global Agencies & Luxury Retail: Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams for top-tier networks (BBDO, Publicis, Leo Burnett, Havas) and directing end-to-end creative strategies for elite flagship projects at The Dubai Mall.
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FinTech & Web3 Innovation: Spearheading comprehensive corporate crypto branding, managing agile design teams, and engineering intuitive interfaces and product mechanics for cutting-edge decentralized financial (DeFi) services in the UAE.
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Artistic & Technical Synergy: Advanced technical background in 3D modeling and VFX pipelines (Houdini, Realflow, After Effects, Nuke) combined with foundational mastery over professional photography, lighting, and cinematography.
Visionary Creative Director and Multidisciplinary Leader with over 22 years of global experience orchestrating 360-degree campaigns, premium brand ecosystems, and high-end digital products. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams for top-tier global networks—including BBDO, Publicis, Leo Burnett, and Havas—and driving high-stakes creative strategies in the Dubai market. Expert in bridging fine arts heritage with cutting-edge digital infrastructure, combining an advanced technical background in 3D/VFX (Houdini, Realflow) and professional photography with executive brand management. Adept at launching high-performing design teams from scratch, engineering intuitive DeFi/FinTech product mechanics, and delivering complete creative strategies for elite luxury retail and hospitality benchmarks at The Dubai Mall.
Work experience
( 2023 ) Dubai
Ola Vamos Technology
( Creative Lead )
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Spearheaded the comprehensive 360° creative direction, international visual positioning, and brand identity systems for a premium portfolio of lifestyle, F&B, and digital enterprises in Dubai, including flagship venues in The Dubai Mall.
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Partnered with the Brand Growth Lead on the visual repositioning and premium content system for Tang Town (a MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 selected restaurant), directly driving monthly revenue growth from AED 700K to AED 2.1M within 7 months.
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Built the comprehensive retail brand identity and communication framework for Lucky Duck supermarket, translating complex product categories, local festive moments, and in-store purchase logic into premium spatial design and customer-facing assets.
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Engineered the interface architectures (UI/UX), user journeys, system mechanics, and interactive layouts for proprietary mobile chat applications and mobile gaming platforms.
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Established an elite, agile internal creative studio from scratch, recruiting top-tier designers and 3D artists, standardizing SOPs, and optimizing production pipelines to maintain strict visual quality control (QA).
( 2022 ) Dubai
Web3 tech
( Creative Lead )
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Led the comprehensive creative strategy, master branding, and unified visual identity systems across the ecosystem of corporate blockchain subsidiaries, presenting a clear and credible market narrative to global investors.
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Translated complex DeFi mechanics, cryptocurrency wallet flows, and high-transaction transaction logic into intuitive user journeys, accessible product interfaces (UI/UX), and design systems in partnership with the Waves blockchain ecosystem.
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Directed the end-to-end production of high-fidelity 2D/3D animations, interactive web graphics, and advanced motion design frameworks for international product rollouts and community acquisition campaigns.
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Designed premium corporate identity ecosystems, custom exhibition booths, and exclusive branded apparel networks for major global tech and blockchain exhibitions.
( 2020 ) Moscow
AdQuantum GameDev
( Creative Lead )
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Built and managed the in-house performance marketing creative department, shifting production from asset-by-asset execution into a structured model built around audience insights, testing hypotheses, and acquisition metrics.
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Coordinated a distributed international freelance network of over 250 specialists (designers, motion designers, illustrators, and 3D artists), ensuring seamless high-volume production of ad creatives while maintaining top-tier visual QA.
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Developed high-converting creative strategies, performance video scripts, and interactive playable ad concepts for global user acquisition (UA) mobile game campaigns, optimizing output around CTR, CVR, and ROAS.
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Collaborated closely with media buying and GameDev teams to analyze real-time performance data, rapidly iterating creative assets and aligning game UI/UX environments with core marketing mechanics to boost user retention.
( 2019 ) Moscow
Havas
( Art Director )
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Led the conceptualization, artistic development, and deployment of large-scale ATL and television (TV) advertising campaigns, establishing solid creative visions from the initial script to final broadcast delivery.
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Authored, developed, and visualized detailed commercial concepts, video scenarios, and comprehensive production storyboards for broadcast and digital television pitches.
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Managed multi-layered digital media design projects and established cohesive, scalable visual branding systems for corporate, healthcare, and retail accounts.
( 2018 ) Moscow
Geometry
( Art Director )
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Supervised complex creative production pipelines and designed extensive corporate identity structures, master brandbooks, retail communication systems, and motion design frameworks.
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Directed collaborative creative brainstorming sessions to craft highly targeted BTL campaigns, experiential marketing strategies, promotional mechanics, and interactive digital activations to drive sales conversion.
( 2017 ) Moscow
Leo Burnett
( 3D artist / Creative designer )
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Authored high-fidelity 3D environments, product visualizations, cinematic motion graphics, and rich 2D promotional assets for integrated omni-channel advertising campaigns.
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Translated complex, abstract creative briefs into precise visual routes, moodboards, campaign mockups, and client presentation materials used to defend creative ideas during high-value pitches.
( 2015 ) Moscow
Svyaznoy
( Art director)
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Headed the internal multimedia production studio, managing the full-cycle ideation, budgeting, and execution of high-impact commercial video content, TV advertising, and promotional campaigns.
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Produced and directed technical product launch campaigns and commercial video shoots for flagship device rollouts of premier global tech brands, including Apple, Samsung, Sony, and Huawei.
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Supervised advanced post-production workflows, including multi-layered video editing, cinematic color grading, compositing, VFX execution, and corporate identity adaptation.
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Partnered with e-commerce and product development teams to optimize web and mobile retail UI/UX layouts, significantly improving product discovery, content clarity, and conversion efficiency.
( 2012 ) Moscow
BBDO Group
( Creative designer / Art director)
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Developed high-fidelity 2D/3D graphics, user interfaces, corporate print layouts, and premium motion graphics for an elite roster of multinational corporate accounts.
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Served as Art Director on high-profile international campaign case studies, including Cannes Lions-recognized Snickers campaigns, driving cutting-edge creative concepts and case film production.
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The creative execution successfully secured prestigious global industry recognition, resulting in 2x Silver Lions and Shortlist honors at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
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Managed full-cycle television (TVC) and digital video post-production pipelines, directing multi-layer compositing, advanced photo retouching, visual effects (VFX) execution, and BTL brand activations.
( 2010 ) Moscow
Publicis United
( Creative Designer )
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Spearheaded multi-channel creative advertising campaigns and digital projects for Renault, supporting creative visualization and securing a prestigious Cannes Lions Shortlist recognition.
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Worked across camera shooting, commercial video production, multi-layer compositing, matchmoving, professional color grading, and motion graphics execution.
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Engineered digital product interfaces and interactive assets while supervising production vendors to safeguard visual quality and technical feasibility standards.
EDUCATION
Moscow Art Industrial Institute (MHPI)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) equivalent in Graphic Design | 2005 – 2011
Degree: Graphic Design & Visual Communications.
Fine Arts Foundations: Academic Painting, Fine Art Drawing, and Classical Sculpture.
Design Disciplines: Graphic Design Fundamentals, Composition, Visual Arts, and Spatial Form.
Key Highlights: Acquired a strong dual foundation in traditional academic fine arts techniques and modern design systems, providing a deep artistic perspective for visual solutions.
/ CLIENTS
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
MY SKILLS
Creative Leadership & Design Operations
Drive overarching creative vision and operational excellence by recruiting, scaling, and leading high-performing cross-functional design teams. Oversee end-to-end production pipelines, establishing rigorous design quality control frameworks and brand guardianship to ensure flawless execution across all deliverables. Optimize studio workflows through strategic delegation and resource management, while actively driving team growth through structured mentorship, technical upskilling, and a culture of continuous innovation.
360° Branding & Corporate Identity
Deliver comprehensive visual identity systems and end-to-end 360° brand books that guarantee cross-platform consistency. Responsible for corporate style guides, packaging, spatial design, and high-impact marketing and SMM collateral tailored for multi-channel business growth.
UX/UI Design & Product Strategy
Architect intuitive digital products from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity UI rendering for iOS, Android, and web platforms. Build scalable atomic design systems and multi-platform component libraries that optimize engineering workflows, enriched by custom 2D/3D interactive assets.
Digital Web Development
& Interactive Design
Provide full-cycle web production from responsive UI/UX layouts to clean, optimized front-end deployment. Specialize in high-conversion corporate web platforms integrated with dynamic motion elements, seamless interactive animations, and custom vector graphics.
Motion Graphics
& Cinematic Post-Production
Produce advanced motion design, dynamic typography, and cinematic visual effects (VFX) for commercial media. Lead the complete post-production workflow, encompassing precision video editing, multi-cam assembly, pacing, and industry-standard color grading.
3D Modeling & CG Animation
Create high-fidelity hard-surface and organic 3D models with photorealistic texturing, advanced shading, and studio lighting design. Execute dynamic product animations and complex camera choreography, while ensuring asset optimization for real-time engines and interactive digital environments.
Game Development & Mobile Entertainment
Oversee the complete art direction and visual development for mobile games and gamified applications. Design immersive HUD/UI interfaces and intuitive menus, complemented by a full suite of marketing collateral, cinematic trailers, and optimized app store (ASO) graphics.
I don't just make things look good, I make them make sense. Art direction and team leadership are about taking ownership of the creative strategy and turning ambitious concepts into visual reality - without losing the core idea along the way.
