Meet David.

He is a creative and versatile Senior Graphic Designer with nearly 20 years of experience specializing in branding, UX/UI design, events and experience design, video, motion graphics, and typography. David is adept at crafting innovative visual solutions that drive engagement and enhance brand recognition, particularly for tech and SaaS companies. He has proven expertise in blending artistic vision with strategic thinking to deliver compelling designs that resonate with target audiences and support business growth.

Recent Highlights

increase on MQL conversion with redesigned product pages on paylocity.com in 2024.

11%

more downloads of 2024’s top-performing content piece the Compliance Toolkit compared to 2023.

220%

close rate on business from attendees of Fathom event held in Chicago Spring of 2024.

71%

Skill Diversity

What’s the tea?

  • “David is one of my favorite people to work with because he's organized and at the same time understands that the business world isn't always 'as planned.' He is adaptive and leans on strong communication skills to ensure all those involved are well informed.”

    Taylor Parker | Director of Sales

  • “I always look forward to seeing how David pushes the brand. He always explores unique styles/effects that make our brand stand out—he sets the tone and raises the standard.”

    Michelle Chow | Graphic Designer

  • “THANK YOU DAVID for making the Fathom event come to life. Your visuals and work on my presentation were phenomenal. I appreciate your collaboration, creativity, and hard work."

    Elatia Abate | Futurist and Keynote Speaker

  • "I have always found David to be a solution seeker. He singlehandedly owns the design of all of our virtual events and takes that responsibility seriously. He knows his work is the first impression our clients often have of Paylocity events and it shows in how thoughtful, innovative, and client-focused his work always is.

    Megan Gates | Client Events Manager

Experience

  • Senior Graphic Designer | January 2022 - Present
    Graphic Designer | November 2017 - January 2022

  • Senior Graphic Designer | March 2012 - November 2017
    Graphic Designer | January 2010 - March 2012

    David joined the team in a Graphic Designer role and was promoted based on strong design sense, successful project implementation, and expanding workload. He lead design on all corporate and private label marketing. Highlights of David’s tenure include:

    • Conceptualization and implementation of product packaging and marketing for Embrace and Compliance private label brands.

    • Increasing profit margins with Home Care specific marketing and product catalogs targeting market needs.

    • Ideating and executing current corporate branding.

  • Graphic Designer | September 2007 - January 2010

    During his time at Widespark, David managed and provided visual deliverables for multiple client accounts including, but not limited to: SIF Association, Fox Valley Orthopedics, Seigle's Cabinet Center and WideSpark Design. Key contributions during his time there include:

    • Developing the brand for the newly established technology company Integrity Schools.

    • Being a key player in the creation and roll out of the new Integrity Schools website.

  • Graphic Design Intern | March 2007 - June 2007

    David’s first professional experience came at Grip Design where he supported designers on several projects for clients including but not limited to: Abercrombie and Kent, BOKA Restaurant Group and Crain's Chicago Business.

  • David graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Graphic Design and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Studio Art with an emphasis in Photography.

It’s Not All Business

Design and a beard might get him where he is going, but David’s spouse Ashley and their two kids, Sophie and Miles, are what fuel him every day. Time away from the canvas often includes caring for the latest clowder of foster kittens (as well as the permanent furry residents), practicing the martial art of Kyuki-do, and trying not to walk away from exuberant games of Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza with bruises on his hands.

When time allows, taking in a show or concert and travel are sure fire ways of recharging the batteries. Recent destinations include Bar Harbor, ME, Keystone, CO, and Switzerland.

Main Image: David with his spouse Ashley, daughter Sophie, and son Miles in October 2024.
Left Image: Sophie focused on trimming David’s beard in March 2020.
Right Image: David and Ashley atop the Klien Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland, August 2023.