General info
Specializing in Graphic and Packaging Design
Camarillo, California
Camarillo, California
David is driven by his desire to find the freshest, most creative and innovative design solutions for any given project.
Working for a wide range of clients, David Sapp Design has been responsible for design, art direction, production and management of consumer and corporate projects.
With his proven ability to create superior visual communication solutions by using dynamic problem solving and creative intuition along side solid market research, David can cultivate the growth and success of any company or organization for which he works.
Working for a wide range of clients, David Sapp Design has been responsible for design, art direction, production and management of consumer and corporate projects.
With his proven ability to create superior visual communication solutions by using dynamic problem solving and creative intuition along side solid market research, David can cultivate the growth and success of any company or organization for which he works.
Experience
Owner and Senior Designer
David Sapp Design
David is currently working as a freelance designer and outside creative consultant developing branding and graphics for product lines, companies and organizations. Additionally he works to create design for non-profit organizations and community based efforts. David has a continuing relationship with a number of other clients creating product packaging and marketing materials and media for the web.
Partial client list: Hasbro Toys, Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate, Bracke Manufacturing, Bal Seal Engineering, Rubio Monocoat, Employer Services Group, Orange County Direct Marketing.
Partial client list: Hasbro Toys, Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate, Bracke Manufacturing, Bal Seal Engineering, Rubio Monocoat, Employer Services Group, Orange County Direct Marketing.
Visual Development Manager
Lanard Toys, Inc.
Effectively managed the graphics and packaging department and supervised the creative staff. Conducted the hiring process for permanent and freelance positions. Successfully created and oversaw design concept, presentation and final production of graphics for multiple product lines while under intense scheduling demands and heavy work load. Interfaced directly with company president and management to develop recommendations for general company design criteria as well as determine specific design objectives for new and refreshed product line packaging and graphics.
Principle and Senior Designer
David Sapp Design
Acting as the driving force for the design studio, was responsible for designing and creating branding, packaging, brochures, catalogs and print ads for a wide variety of clients and industries. Other responsibilities included sales calls and meetings, project proposals and estimating, vendor retention and management, project budgeting, scheduling, tracking and billing.
Partial client list: Mattel Toys, Today’s Kids, Disney, Bachrack Publications, Adams & AuCoin, LLP
Partial client list: Mattel Toys, Today’s Kids, Disney, Bachrack Publications, Adams & AuCoin, LLP
Senior Designer
The Van Noy Group
Had proven success in creating concepts and designs for a variety of packaging, merchandising and promotional materials for the hardware, food and healthcare industries as well as art direction and management of photography and conventional and digital production.
Partial client list: Kwikset, Black and Decker, Hiram Walker (Kahlua) Liqueurs, Sunrise Medical, Corona Clipper
Partial client list: Kwikset, Black and Decker, Hiram Walker (Kahlua) Liqueurs, Sunrise Medical, Corona Clipper
Senior Designer
Stan Evenson Design
Responsibilities included design and production of corporate identity, annual reports, brochures, marketing materials and packaging for products and services ranging from health care to entertainment. Managed and art directed photo shoots, outside vendors, in house and freelance production artist and designers.
Partial client list: Mattel Toys, Saint John’s Medical Center, Capital Records, Arco, Coldwell Banker
Partial client list: Mattel Toys, Saint John’s Medical Center, Capital Records, Arco, Coldwell Banker
Education
BFA, Graphics / Packaging
Art Center College of Design
Awards and Honors
Mead Library of Ideas – Mead Annual Report Show Graphics
Accent Magazine – Ingrid Bowl Concept Package
Creativity Annual – Pacific Scientific Annual Report
Package Design Annual – Black & Decker/ Lawn Genie Packaging
AIGA Graphic Design USA – Pacific Scientific Annual Report
Mobius Award – Kwikset Locks Packaging
Graphis: Diagrams – Pacific Scientific Annual Report
American Graphic Design Awards – Dexol Packaging Program
American Corporate Design Annual – 1st Rep Logo
National Packaging Expo – Caremate Packaging Program
Accent Magazine – Ingrid Bowl Concept Package
Creativity Annual – Pacific Scientific Annual Report
Package Design Annual – Black & Decker/ Lawn Genie Packaging
AIGA Graphic Design USA – Pacific Scientific Annual Report
Mobius Award – Kwikset Locks Packaging
Graphis: Diagrams – Pacific Scientific Annual Report
American Graphic Design Awards – Dexol Packaging Program
American Corporate Design Annual – 1st Rep Logo
National Packaging Expo – Caremate Packaging Program
Capabilities
Proficient in Adobe CC Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Quark Xpress. Familiar with both MacIntosh and PC operating systems and office programs.