I am a designer and illustrator who a love for creating engaging visuals and narratives. With years of experience in creative roles, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through inventive collaboration. My journey has taken me through animation, illustration, and creative direction, all of which fuel my creativity and drive.…

David Goldstone

I am a designer and illustrator who a love for creating engaging visuals and narratives. With years of experience in creative roles, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through inventive collaboration. My journey has taken me through animation, illustration, and creative direction, all of which fuel my creativity and drive.…

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I am a designer and illustrator who a love for creating engaging visuals and narratives. With years of experience in creative roles, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through inventive collaboration. My journey has taken me through animation, illustration, and creative direction, all of which fuel my creativity and drive.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Map Design for BART at BART
January 1, 2010 - Present
Responsible for creating map design and brochure design for BART, integrating art with functional space. Developed various designs aimed at improving user experience and accessibility.
Freelance Illustrator at Goldstone Ink
January 1, 2005 - Present
Provided illustration services for books, magazines, and other media. Collaborated with clients to create visual narratives that complement their stories.
Lead Designer at BART
January 1, 2015 - Present
Responsible for overseeing design projects and leading a team of designers to create engaging visual solutions for various media. My role involved brainstorming concepts, managing timelines, and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - October 26, 2025
Worked on various illustrated projects for clients including book illustrations, character designs, and promotional materials. Collaborated with writers and marketing teams to enhance storytelling through visuals.
Designer & Art Director at Warner Bros.
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Led creative projects across various media, collaborating with teams to develop compelling visual stories. Oversaw design from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
Animator at Disney Consumer Products
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Created animated content for various channels, enhancing the brand's engagement through captivating visuals and storytelling techniques.
Freelance Illustrator at self-employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Provided illustration and design services for a variety of clients, focusing on animation and children's media. Developed unique styles and narratives tailored to each project.

Education

M.A. in Design at University of XYZ
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
M.A. at empty string
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Certified Graphic Designer
January 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Adobe Certified Expert
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Professional Services, Gaming
    uniE621 What About Learning BART?
    LearnBART is a rider's guide in the style of a comic book how-to book that teachers new riders and out of town visitors how to navigate the San Francisco Bay Area's train transit system. I've worked on and off on this project, adding pages and new iterations for over 10 years.…
    uniE621 Hey! It's "CONTENTS"!
    The job was to make the CONTENTS spread exciting, and easy access for people. After many committee meetings with BART staff, management, and community members we came up with this.…
    uniE608 Is Time Travel Real?
    A video production I wrote created with a small team of video and filmmakers I occasionally work with to promote a book project. I also created the graphics.…
    uniE621 Mapping it Out
    Maps are fun to digitally design. I created maps with a slight 3/D look for the 50 stations in the BART system. This is one oof many public transportation jobs I have worked on.…
    uniE621 In Case of an Emergency!
    I was hired to design, illustrate, and direct an emergency guide for East Bay Paratransit, to be used in cases of emergency. Every Paratransit rider is given one of these books -- we printed 40,000. I also managed the printing of the book.…
    uniE621 "Very Bitey" Film Program Brochure
    I was the artdirector graphicdesigner illustrator photo logo designer for this project, my second brochure for the Bay Area horror festival. Additionally, I wrote copy and handled all the internal Photoshop work. Samples available upon request!…