I’m passionate about art and design. I love being creative. And I’m thankful to have had incredible opportunities that have allowed me to combine these loves, while building an amazing career that spans over 20+ years. And now I’m ready for what’s next. As a creative leader, I believe that I have the creative background, experience and overall love and knowledge of art and design to help capture moments, create memories and lead the visual storytelling of the brand through cutting edge technology, world-class design and highly proficient workflows and management systems.

Erik Davila

I’m passionate about art and design. I love being creative. And I’m thankful to have had incredible opportunities that have allowed me to combine these loves, while building an amazing career that spans over 20+ years. And now I’m ready for what’s next. As a creative leader, I believe that I have the creative background, experience and overall love and knowledge of art and design to help capture moments, create memories and lead the visual storytelling of the brand through cutting edge technology, world-class design and highly proficient workflows and management systems.

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I’m passionate about art and design. I love being creative. And I’m thankful to have had incredible opportunities that have allowed me to combine these loves, while building an amazing career that spans over 20+ years.

And now I’m ready for what’s next.

As a creative leader, I believe that I have the creative background, experience and overall love and knowledge of art and design to help capture moments, create memories and lead the visual storytelling of the brand through cutting edge technology, world-class design and highly proficient workflows and management systems.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Creative Director & Photographer at AdvoCare International
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Lead multiple teams of creatives including copywriters, art directors, videographers, a production designer and a 3D render specialist; oversaw production and brand implementation across all media for product launches and promotions; managed creative across print, web, video and paid/social media; hands-on design work for product launches and daily promotion graphics; in-house photographer handling all in-studio product photography as well as on-location photo and video shoots.
Art Director & Photographer at AdvoCare International
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2022
Led concepting and designing branding, sales/marketing and sports-related materials, from large-scale event signage to digital and social media graphics; produced bi-yearly magazine, art directed layouts and photo shoots for all featured ads and articles; in-house photographer for product shoots; directed and photographed shoots featuring world-class athletes; led corporate event photography including large trainings and sponsored sporting events such as college football games and major tennis tournaments.
Creative Director, FC Dallas at FC Dallas - Major League Soccer
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Oversee visual direction and implementation of the team brand across multiple platforms. Hands-on concepting and design of marketing and promotional flyers, posters, social graphics, and stadium signage. Collaborate with Adidas on uniform design for each season. Lead photographer for player shoots including media days, community appearances, and corporate events, plus coverage of home games and on-field action and sponsor elements.
Creative Director, FC Dallas at FC Dallas (Major League Soccer)
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Oversaw visual direction and implementation of the team brand across multiple platforms. Hands-on concepting and design for marketing/promotional fliers, posters, social media graphics, and stadium signage. Collaborated with Adidas to develop and design team uniforms each season. Led photography for player shoots (media days, community appearances, corporate events) and home games, covering pre-game events, on-field action, and sponsor-related elements.
Creative Director, FC Dallas - Major League Soccer at FC Dallas
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Led visual direction and implementation of the team brand across multiple platforms; hands-on in concepting and designing marketing/promotional fliers, posters, social media graphics and stadium signage; collaborated with Adidas to develop and design team uniforms; lead photographer for all player shoots; lead photographer for home games including pre-game events, on-field action and sponsor-related elements.
Creative Services Manager at FC Dallas - Major League Soccer
January 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Creative Services Manager, FC Dallas at FC Dallas (Major League Soccer)
January 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Creative Services Manager, FC Dallas - Major League Soccer at FC Dallas
January 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Graphic design and branding responsibilities; event photography for corporate events and trainings; collaborated with teams to support branding and marketing initiatives.
Graphic Designer at Frisco RoughRiders / Mandalay Entertainment
February 1, 2005 - December 1, 2010
Graphic Designer - Frisco RoughRiders/Mandalay Entertainment at Frisco RoughRiders/Mandalay Entertainment
February 1, 2005 - December 1, 2010
SING conception, design and painting of award-winning theater backdrops; contributed to branding and promotional graphics for team events and performances.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis on Painting and Drawing at Baylor University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Baylor University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Baylor University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Baylor University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods