Hi, I'm Gareth David, an award-winning Design Director specialising in brand systems, creative strategy, and storytelling across physical, digital, and experiential spaces. I help brands build cohesive ecosystems that work across real-world environments, from packaging and print to digital experiences and immersive campaigns. As a Freelance Design Director since May 2025, I partner with startups and established organisations to define brand strategy, go-to-market positioning, and scalable brand systems. I collaborate closely with founders and marketing teams to align vision, translate strategy into visual systems, and deliver cohesive outcomes across B2B and B2C audiences—across Australia, the UK, and the USA.

Gareth David

Hi, I'm Gareth David, an award-winning Design Director specialising in brand systems, creative strategy, and storytelling across physical, digital, and experiential spaces. I help brands build cohesive ecosystems that work across real-world environments, from packaging and print to digital experiences and immersive campaigns. As a Freelance Design Director since May 2025, I partner with startups and established organisations to define brand strategy, go-to-market positioning, and scalable brand systems. I collaborate closely with founders and marketing teams to align vision, translate strategy into visual systems, and deliver cohesive outcomes across B2B and B2C audiences—across Australia, the UK, and the USA.

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Hi, I’m Gareth David, an award-winning Design Director specialising in brand systems, creative strategy, and storytelling across physical, digital, and experiential spaces. I help brands build cohesive ecosystems that work across real-world environments, from packaging and print to digital experiences and immersive campaigns.

As a Freelance Design Director since May 2025, I partner with startups and established organisations to define brand strategy, go-to-market positioning, and scalable brand systems. I collaborate closely with founders and marketing teams to align vision, translate strategy into visual systems, and deliver cohesive outcomes across B2B and B2C audiences—across Australia, the UK, and the USA.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Design Director at Self-Employed / Freelance
May 25, 2025 - Present
Strategic design partner to startups and established organisations, shaping brand strategy, creative direction, and go-to-market positioning across physical, digital, and campaign environments. Collaborated with founders, leadership teams, and marketing stakeholders to define scalable brand systems that support both immediate commercial goals and long-term brand growth.
Freelance Design Director at Emote Digital
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Led creative solutions for website design and social media marketing.
Freelance Design Director at Riverside Training Spalding
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Brand identity for an education institution, creating a clear and credible visual foundation.
Senior Brand Designer at Sky (UK)
August 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Brand identity development for a business broadband product, supporting a clear market-facing proposition.
Design Director at Charles Elena
December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
At Charles Elena, defined and articulated creative direction across complex brand and experience projects, partnering with clients and internal teams to shape visual strategy and ensure cohesive delivery across touchpoints. Led the full creative lifecycle across branding, marketing campaigns, experiential design, and immersive digital environments.
Freelance Design Director at Charles Elena
December 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025
Freelance Design Director responsible for defining and leading a look and feel across brand and experiential projects, aligning with client objectives and delivering across print, motion, spatial design, and social campaigns.

Education

BA in Graphic Design at Kingston University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Diploma Art Foundation at Swansea Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services