As a seasoned Senior Art Director and Associate Creative Director, I excel in crafting compelling key art design, advertising, branding, OOH, and online graphics for television and film. I have collaborated with major platforms and networks to shape visually engaging narratives and compelling campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital spaces. My expertise lies not only in conceptualizing visually engaging narratives, but also in navigating challenges with a strategic lens. My knack for problem-solving extends into my design ethos, where I thrive on unraveling creative solutions to complex issues, ensuring each project resonates with its intended audience while maintaining a sharp aesthetic integrity.

David Irlanda

As a seasoned Senior Art Director and Associate Creative Director, I excel in crafting compelling key art design, advertising, branding, OOH, and online graphics for television and film. I have collaborated with major platforms and networks to shape visually engaging narratives and compelling campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital spaces. My expertise lies not only in conceptualizing visually engaging narratives, but also in navigating challenges with a strategic lens. My knack for problem-solving extends into my design ethos, where I thrive on unraveling creative solutions to complex issues, ensuring each project resonates with its intended audience while maintaining a sharp aesthetic integrity.

Available to hire

As a seasoned Senior Art Director and Associate Creative Director, I excel in crafting compelling key art design, advertising, branding, OOH, and online graphics for television and film. I have collaborated with major platforms and networks to shape visually engaging narratives and compelling campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital spaces.

My expertise lies not only in conceptualizing visually engaging narratives, but also in navigating challenges with a strategic lens. My knack for problem-solving extends into my design ethos, where I thrive on unraveling creative solutions to complex issues, ensuring each project resonates with its intended audience while maintaining a sharp aesthetic integrity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director/Creative Director at David Irlanda Design LLC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualize, plan and design print, broadcast, and web graphics for television and film companies including Netflix, AppleTV+, Disney+, Hulu, Showtime, FX, and more.
Freelance Art Director at GrandSon
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director at Art Machine
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director/Associate Creative Director at LA - Lindeman & Associates
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director at Leroy & Rose
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at SHOWTIME, NYC
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Led the ideation and execution of key art for original series, documentaries, and sports events; produced consumer and trade ads, out-of-home strategies, environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral materials. Managed project phases from concept to mechanicals and aided photo shoots.
Freelance Art Director at HOOK
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for YouTube Originals.
Freelance Art Director at Cold Open
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for HBO, Showtime, and FX.
Freelance Art Director/Creative Director at David Irlanda Design LLC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualize, plan and design print, broadcast, and web graphics for television and film companies including Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Showtime, FX, and more.
Freelance Art Director at GrandSon
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance art director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director at Art Machine
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance art director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director/Associate Creative Director at LA - Lindeman & Associates
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance art director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director at Leroy & Rose
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Freelance art director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at SHOWTIME, NYC
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Led the ideation and execution of diverse projects encompassing key art for original series, documentaries, and sports events, consumer and trade ads, out-of-home strategies, environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral materials. Managed every project phase from concept to mechanical stage, which included guiding the studio in comp development, approving mechanicals, reviewing matchprints, attending press runs, and aiding at photoshoots.
Freelance Art Director at HOOK
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for YouTube Originals.
Freelance Art Director at Cold Open
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for HBO, Showtime, and FX.
Senior Graphic Designer at SiriusXM Radio, NYC
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Crafted comprehensive promotional materials for Sirius Satellite Radio including posters, store displays, one sheets, channel guides, billboards, and ads. Managed quality control, file organization, pre-flight output, mechanical mock-ups, and file uploads to network servers. Coordinated with traffic coordinator for proofreading and ensured all designs adhered to stringent brand guidelines.
Freelance Art Director/Creative Director at David Irlanda Design LLC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualize, plan and design print, broadcast, and web graphics for television and film clients such as Netflix, AppleTV+, Disney+, Hulu, Showtime, FX, and more. Lead projects from concept through production to ensure brand coherence and compelling storytelling.
Freelance Art Director at GrandSon
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director at Art Machine
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at LA - Lindeman & Associates
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at Leroy & Rose
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at SHOWTIME, NYC
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Led ideation and execution of key art for original series, documentaries, and sports events; developed consumer and trade ads; created out-of-home strategies; produced environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral materials. Managed project lifecycle from concept to mechanicals, approved comp developments, reviewed matchprints, attended press runs, and assisted on photoshoots.
Freelance Art Director at HOOK
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for YouTube Originals.
Freelance Art Director at Cold Open
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for HBO, Showtime, and FX.
Senior Graphic Designer at SiriusXM Radio, NYC
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Crafted promotional materials including posters, store displays, one sheets, channel guides, billboards, and ads. Managed quality control, file organization, pre-flight output, mechanical mock-ups, and uploads to network servers. Coordinated with traffic coordinator for proofreading and ensured adherence to brand guidelines.
Freelance Art Director/Creative Director at David Irlanda Design LLC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualize, plan and design print, broadcast, and web graphics for television and film companies including Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Showtime, FX, and more.
Freelance Art Director at GrandSon
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director at Art Machine
December 31, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director focusing on Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director/Associate Creative Director at LA - Lindeman & Associates
December 31, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director at Leroy & Rose
December 31, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at SHOWTIME, NYC
December 31, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Led the ideation and execution of diverse projects encompassing key art for original series, documentaries, and sports events, consumer and trade ads, out-of-home strategies, environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral materials. Managed every project phase from concept to mechanical stage, which included guiding the studio in comp development, approving mechanicals, reviewing matchprints, attending press runs, and aiding at photoshoots.
Freelance Art Director at HOOK
December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for YouTube Originals.
Freelance Art Director at Cold Open
December 31, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for HBO, Showtime, and FX.
Senior Graphic Designer at SiriusXM Radio, NYC
December 31, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Crafted promotional materials including posters, store displays, one sheets, channel guides, billboards, and ads. Managed quality control, file organization, pre-flight output, mechanical mock-ups, and file uploads to network servers. Coordinated with traffic coordinator for proofreading and ensured all designs adhered to brand guidelines.
Freelance Art Director/Creative Director at David Irlanda Design LLC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualize, plan and design print, broadcast, and web graphics for television and film clients including Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Showtime, FX, and more.
Freelance Art Director at GrandSon
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director at Art Machine
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing, leading concepting and execution of campaigns.
Art Director/Associate Creative Director at LA - Lindeman & Associates
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at Leroy & Rose
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at SHOWTIME, NYC
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Led the ideation and execution of key art for original series, documentaries, and sports events; developed consumer and trade ads, OOH strategies, environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral. Managed project phases from concept to mechanicals, reviewed proofs, attended press runs, and assisted on photoshoots.
Freelance Art Director at HOOK
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for YouTube Originals.
Freelance Art Director at Cold Open
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for HBO, Showtime, and FX.
Senior Graphic Designer at SiriusXM Radio, NYC
December 31, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Crafted promotional materials including posters, store displays, one sheets, channel guides, billboards, and ads; managed QA, file organization, pre-flight output, mechanical mock-ups, and server uploads; collaborated with traffic and ensured brand guideline adherence.
Freelance Art Director/Creative Director at David Irlanda Design LLC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualize, plan and design print, broadcast, and web graphics for television and film companies including Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Showtime, FX, and more.
Freelance Art Director at GrandSon
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director at Art Machine
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director/Associate Creative Director at LA - Lindeman & Associates
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director at Leroy & Rose
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at SHOWTIME, NYC
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Led the ideation and execution of key art for original series, documentaries, and sports events, consumer and trade ads, out-of-home strategies, environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral materials. Managed every project phase from concept to mechanical stage, including guiding the studio in comp development, approving mechanicals, reviewing matchprints, attending press runs, and aiding at photoshoots.
Freelance Art Director at HOOK
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for YouTube Originals.
Freelance Art Director at Cold Open
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for HBO, Showtime, and FX.
Senior Graphic Designer at SiriusXM Radio, NYC
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Crafted comprehensive promotional materials for Sirius Satellite Radio including posters, store displays, one sheets, channel guides, billboards, and ads. Managed quality control, file organization, pre-flight output, mechanical mock-ups, and file uploads to network servers. Coordinated with traffic coordinator for proofreading and ensured all designs adhered to stringent brand guidelines.
Freelance Art Director/Creative Director at David Irlanda Design LLC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualize, plan and design print, broadcast, and web graphics for television and film companies including Netflix, AppleTV+, Disney+, Hulu, Showtime, FX, and more.
Freelance Art Director at GrandSon
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Senior Art Director/Associate Creative Director at Art Machine
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director/Associate Creative Director at LA - Lindeman & Associates
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Freelance Art Director at Leroy & Rose
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing.
Art Director at SHOWTIME, NYC
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Led the ideation and execution of key art for original series, documentaries, and sports events; produced consumer and trade ads, out-of-home strategies, environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral. Managed all phases from concept to mechanicals, approved comp development, reviewed matchprints, attended press runs, and assisted at photoshoots.
Freelance Art Director at HOOK
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing; worked on YouTube Originals.
Freelance Art Director at Cold Open
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Freelance Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing; worked on projects for HBO, Showtime, and FX.
Senior Graphic Designer at SiriusXM Radio
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Crafted promotional materials including posters, store displays, one sheets, channel guides, billboards, and ads; managed quality control, file organization, pre-flight output, mechanical mock-ups, and uploads; coordinated with traffic for proofreading and ensured adherence to brand guidelines.
Freelance Art Director / Creative Director at David Irlanda Design LLC
January 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualize, plan and design print, broadcast, and web graphics for television and film productions including Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Showtime, FX, and more.
Freelance Art Director at GrandSon
December 31, 2024 - October 25, 2025
Art direction for entertainment advertising and marketing campaigns.
Freelance Senior Art Director / Associate Creative Director at Art Machine
December 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Led concepting and execution of entertainment advertising and marketing materials across key art, posters, and campaigns.
Freelance Art Director / Associate Creative Director at LA - Lindeman & Associates
December 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Entertainment advertising and marketing projects for film and TV.
Freelance Art Director at Leroy & Rose
December 31, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Entertainment advertising and marketing design work for various clients.
Art Director at SHOWTIME, NYC
December 31, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Led the ideation and execution of key art for original series, documentaries, and sports events, consumer and trade ads, out-of-home strategies, environmental graphics, marketing campaigns, press kits, logos, and collateral materials. Managed every project phase from concept to mechanical stage, which included guiding the studio in comp development, approving mechanicals, reviewing matchprints, attending press runs, and aiding at photoshoots.
Freelance Art Director at HOOK
December 31, 2019 - October 25, 2025
Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for YouTube Originals.
Freelance Art Director at Cold Open
December 31, 2017 - October 25, 2025
Art Director focused in Entertainment Advertising and Marketing. Worked on projects for HBO, Showtime, and FX.
Senior Graphic Designer at SiriusXM Radio, NYC
December 31, 2013 - October 25, 2025
Crafted comprehensive promotional materials including posters, store displays, one sheets, channel guides, billboards, and ads. Managed quality control, file organization, pre-flight output, mechanical mock-ups, and file uploads to network servers. Coordinated with traffic coordinator for proofreading and ensured all designs adhered to stringent brand guidelines.

Education

Associate Degree-Commercial Art, Magna Cum Laude at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Graphic Design at Academy of Art College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Associate Degree-Commercial Art, Magna Cum Laude at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Graphic Design, Scholarship Award at Academy of Art College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Associate Degree-Commercial Art at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Graphic Design at Academy of Art College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Associate Degree-Commercial Art at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Graphic Design at Academy of Art College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Associate Degree in Commercial Art at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Graphic Design at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Associate Degree-Commercial Art, Magna Cum Laude at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Graphic Design, Scholarship Award at Academy of Art College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Associate Degree-Commercial Art, Magna Cum Laude at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Graphic Design, Scholarship Award at Academy of Art College
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Associate Degree - Commercial Art at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
Graphic Design at Academy of Art College
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025

Qualifications

2021 PROMAX Silver Winner - Key Art: Consumer or Trade Print Ad: The Circus Season 6
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
2019 Winner Best TV Documentary Poster - The Deported, Agency: Hook
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Full scholarship to Academy of Art University based on portfolio
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
PROMAX Silver Winner - Key Art: Consumer or Trade Print Ad: The Circus Season 6
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
IMPawards 2019 Winner - Best TV Documentary Poster
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Full Scholarship to Academy of Art University based on portfolio
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
PROMAX Silver Winner 2021 - Key Art: Consumer or Trade Print Ad: The Circus Season 6
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
IMPawards 2019 Winner - Best TV Documentary Poster (The Deported)
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
First place in design competition sponsored by the American Cancer Society
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Full scholarship to Academy of Art University based on portfolio
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
PROMAX Silver Winner - Key Art: Consumer or Trade Print Ad: The Circus Season 6
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
IMPawards 2019 Winner - Best TV Documentary Poster: The Deported
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
1st place in design competition sponsored by the American Cancer Society
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Full scholarship to Academy of Art University based on portfolio
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Full scholarship to Academy of Art University based on portfolio
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services