Digital creative based in West Yorkshire with over 20 years of experience. Offers freelance 2D/3D animation, 3D visuals, motion graphics, live action video, and VFX services to businesses and works as a white-label production partner for marketing and creative agencies under their brand when needed. Throughout his career David has worked with organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Sony, McDonald's, Renault, Thermos, BMW, Panasonic, Bupa and Huddersfield Town Football Club. He has also helped set up new divisions within creative agencies and managed existing creative departments, thriving under pressure and consistently delivering high-quality work on time.

David Ainley

Digital creative based in West Yorkshire with over 20 years of experience. Offers freelance 2D/3D animation, 3D visuals, motion graphics, live action video, and VFX services to businesses and works as a white-label production partner for marketing and creative agencies under their brand when needed. Throughout his career David has worked with organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Sony, McDonald's, Renault, Thermos, BMW, Panasonic, Bupa and Huddersfield Town Football Club. He has also helped set up new divisions within creative agencies and managed existing creative departments, thriving under pressure and consistently delivering high-quality work on time.

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Digital creative based in West Yorkshire with over 20 years of experience. Offers freelance 2D/3D animation, 3D visuals, motion graphics, live action video, and VFX services to businesses and works as a white-label production partner for marketing and creative agencies under their brand when needed.

Throughout his career David has worked with organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Sony, McDonald’s, Renault, Thermos, BMW, Panasonic, Bupa and Huddersfield Town Football Club. He has also helped set up new divisions within creative agencies and managed existing creative departments, thriving under pressure and consistently delivering high-quality work on time.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Seventy1 Digital Ltd
July 1, 2014 - Present
Runs Seventy1 Digital, a visual design agency providing high quality creative solutions across sectors as well as video production, PR and marketing. Produces 2D/3D animation, 3D visuals, motion graphics, live action video and VFX, and collaborates with marketing and creative agencies as a white-label production partner so work can be delivered under the agency’s brand when required. Previously also worked on websites/eCommerce and digital design projects for clients.
Creative Lead at Storeplan
December 1, 2013 - November 30, 2014
Brought in to focus on overall digital marketing strategy. Responsible for creating and maintaining the company website, developing eCommerce solutions for clients, designing print and web adverts, and supporting video production and 3D visuals as part of broader digital design needs.
Creative Director of Web and Video at Worthington Brown
April 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Set up a new division focused on high quality video production and managed design and development of content managed websites as a secondary role. Helped establish the business unit which became one of the more profitable sides of the company within a few months.
Media Designer / Marketing Lead at Moving Media
September 1, 2008 - April 1, 2013
Overseen media projects from concept to sign-off. Covered video production (pre- and post-production), Flash (AS2.0), graphic design, motion graphics, web design/development, and project management.
Owner / Freelance at Seventy1
June 1, 2007 - April 1, 2013
Worked on freelance projects mainly focused around the music industry. Provided digital creative services including multimedia/graphic/video/web design and related production work.

Education

Multimedia Design at The University of Huddersfeld
January 11, 2000 - August 3, 2003

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other