Areas of Expertise
Creative Direction
Live-Action Direction
Concept & Copywriting
Design & Branding
Creative Consulting
Thanks for taking a look around. For over 20 years now, I've been working in digital, advertising, and branding, executing a wide range of design and rich media pieces with an emphasis on live-action, motion graphics, and visual effects for a multitude of brands. I’ve amassed a large body of work; a medley of style and technique applied to commercials, short films, and branded content. Most recently, I’ve taken my love for storytelling into the literary world with my debut novel, Shadows Over Starling.
To sum it up: I imagine, I conceptualize, I research, I write, I storyboard, I design, I pitch, I solve problems—I drink lots of coffee. When a project demands it, I will bring together talented people and inspire them to create work that is unique and meaningful. No matter how simple or complicated a project might be, there is an interesting story to be told and a brand to be communicated. That’s what excites me.
Specialties: Conceptual thinking, writing, and hands-on production for live-action, advertising, animation, post-production, integrated media, design & typography projects.
Email
davidviau@yahoo.com
Phone
(206) 390-6596
Work History
FREELANCE
Creative Director / Live-Action Director
(December 2022 - present)
https://www.ponderosa.work
AMAZON
Group Creative Director / XCM / DBS
(January 2017 - November 2022)
http://www.amazon.com
SOCIETY
Director of Live-Action / Creative Director
(January 2015 - January 2017)
http://www.society.tv
STRANGE & WONDERFUL
Executive Creative Director
(April 2014 - December 2014)
SUPERFAD
Executive Creative Director
(November 2012 - May 2013)
BLACK LODGE
Executive Creative Director
(July 2014 - March 2014)
OH, HELLO
Creative Director, Partner
(February 2011 - October 2012)
SUPERFAD
Designer - Art Director
(April 2003 - January 2011)
ZAAZ (NOW POSSIBLE)
Interactive Designer
(July 2000 - April 2003)
http://www.possible.com
NIKE
Sports Graphics Intern
(July 1999 - September 1999)
http://www.nike.com
Education
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
B.F.A. Visual Communications - 2000
Recognition
2005 ANDY Award Bronze - MTV Promos
2008 Stash Magazine #55 Feature -
NASCAR Promos
2009 Stash #57 Magazine Feature -
MLB on FOX Promo
2009 Communication Arts Feature -
MLB on Fox Promo
2013 NW Regional Emmy® Award - Preguntas Hermosas - Short Film
2013 Adage | Creativity
Silk Tastemaker Challenge Campaign
2013 AICP Show - Shortlist -Washington’s Lottery - “Possibilities” Campaign
2018 ADWEEK Ad of the Day -
Be Together More - Amazon Echo Spot Commercial