I am a multidisciplinary designer and art director with over 20 years’ experience creating high-impact work across film, social, brand, and digital. I blend storytelling with motion design, 2D/3D animation, and emerging technologies to deliver compelling creative solutions. Calm under pressure and collaborative by nature, I am equally comfortable leading or taking direction, working seamlessly within teams or independently. I also create digital art installations, videos and animations to raise awareness on climate and social issues.

David Michael Adams

I am a multidisciplinary designer and art director with over 20 years’ experience creating high-impact work across film, social, brand, and digital. I blend storytelling with motion design, 2D/3D animation, and emerging technologies to deliver compelling creative solutions. Calm under pressure and collaborative by nature, I am equally comfortable leading or taking direction, working seamlessly within teams or independently. I also create digital art installations, videos and animations to raise awareness on climate and social issues.

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I am a multidisciplinary designer and art director with over 20 years’ experience creating high-impact work across film, social, brand, and digital. I blend storytelling with motion design, 2D/3D animation, and emerging technologies to deliver compelling creative solutions.

Calm under pressure and collaborative by nature, I am equally comfortable leading or taking direction, working seamlessly within teams or independently. I also create digital art installations, videos and animations to raise awareness on climate and social issues.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder / Art Director / Motion Designer at LightHaus Design
January 1, 2014 - Present
Designing content for online advertising, TV advertising, social video content, DOOH, broadcast, B2B, B2C, PIFs, event graphics, UX/UI design, pitches and presentations. Overseeing visual strategies, task planning, and collaboration with clients and teams.
Art Director / Lead Designer at Substance Global
August 1, 2008 - July 1, 2014
Lead creative designer and art director, responsible for digital advertising campaigns for film and entertainment, across traditional and emerging social channels. Created pitch decks, oversaw campaigns, mentored juniors and ensured quality control.
Senior Designer • Line Manager at Agency.com
March 1, 2005 - July 1, 2008
Flash design, motion graphics and animation for websites; brand guardianship; UX for large-scale websites; line management for junior designers and contractors.
Digital Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005
Designing and uploading content for online news sites; layout design and build for fashion portal; freelance digital design for diverse clients.
Digital Designer / Web Designer / Flash Animator at E-Scape Interactive
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2004
Designing and animating online Flash games; logo design and artwork; maintaining corporate and retail websites; preparing annual reports.

Education

BA Hons Visual Communication Design (2:1) at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Diploma Art & Design Ed - X Circular Economy (Level 1 & 2) at Winchester School of Art
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other