AI-focused creative lead integrating emerging technologies into commercial design, film, and brand campaigns. I turn fast-moving AI capabilities into practical, usable creative workflows—building production pipelines and leading teams to deliver real-world outcomes. I work directly with clients to unlock new creative opportunities across AI image generation, AI video, and hybrid live-action/VFX production, balancing innovation with delivery so ideas move from experimentation into production.

David Goode

AI-focused creative lead integrating emerging technologies into commercial design, film, and brand campaigns. I turn fast-moving AI capabilities into practical, usable creative workflows—building production pipelines and leading teams to deliver real-world outcomes. I work directly with clients to unlock new creative opportunities across AI image generation, AI video, and hybrid live-action/VFX production, balancing innovation with delivery so ideas move from experimentation into production.

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AI-focused creative lead integrating emerging technologies into commercial design, film, and brand campaigns. I turn fast-moving AI capabilities into practical, usable creative workflows—building production pipelines and leading teams to deliver real-world outcomes.

I work directly with clients to unlock new creative opportunities across AI image generation, AI video, and hybrid live-action/VFX production, balancing innovation with delivery so ideas move from experimentation into production.

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Work Experience

Creative AI Lead / Lead AI Research at Nokamo (Brand Agency)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led AI integration across brand, film, and photography projects. Produced high-end AI-generated and hybrid visuals for luxury automotive clients, including guiding a photoshoot to capture guide imagery used for prompting AI-generated image and video series. Designed shoots specifically for AI workflows and model training. Built new pipelines for AI-assisted production from concept through to delivery, and acted as the internal specialist helping studio-wide adoption of emerging AI tools.
Motion Designer / Motion Team Lead / Lead AI Research at Junction Eleven / Cogent
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
Led and mentored a team of motion designers, overseeing creative output and professional development. Partnered with design and concept teams across campaigns and film. Introduced and embedded AI tools into studio workflows. Delivered AI-driven campaigns, including international work featured on The New York Times platform. Produced large-scale marketing content combining AI, green screen, and motion design; contributed to winning new business via AI-led creative proposals.
Designer, Illustrator & Motion Designer at AHDB
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Delivered creative work across motion, print, and illustration, working across multiple sectors and varying communication styles.
Motion UI Designer & Animator at Jaguar Land Rover
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Designed UI animations for in-vehicle digital systems as part of future vehicle development teams. Collaborated with emerging technology partners.
Creative Director (Partner) at Kobu
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Co-led a multidisciplinary design studio delivering full-service creative projects across sectors. Managed clients including ESA, Kawasaki, Molton Brown, Longleat, and pharmaceutical brands.

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Qualifications

Spark AR (Certified)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026
Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026
Full UK Passport
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026
Spark AR (Certified)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026
Disney-certified illustrator (Nintendo account)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026
Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026
Full UK Passport
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026
Spark AR Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Education