Senior Art Director · Stratford, CT · Remote

David
Nguyen

Senior Art Director & Illustrator

Eleven years turning strategy into work people remember — brand identities, award-winning campaigns, illustration, and motion across every channel. I build the craft, direct the teams, and ship it on deadline.

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About

I give ideas a visual voice. For over a decade I've translated strategy into brand systems, campaigns, illustration, and motion that stop the scroll and hold up across every channel.

My work balances creative exploration with strategic intent. At Odonnell Company I lead campaign design from first concept through final delivery for statewide brand and public-awareness work, directing teams and producing everything from identity systems to broadcast spots. That work has earned six national design awards.

Earlier chapters shaped a global brand across 100+ countries at Subway, launched flagship events at RX Global, and art-directed the Wu-Tang Clan NFT collection. Today I also run Artchemy Labs, where I design and ship my own digital tools. I move fluidly between high-production campaigns and fast, culturally-tuned social content, and I use AI tools daily to explore faster without compromising the craft.

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Experience

AUG 2019 — PRESENT
Odonnell Company · New Haven, CT · Remote
7 yrs

Senior Art Director

Odonnell Company  ·  promoted from Art Director, 2023

Lead campaign design from first concept through final delivery for statewide brand and public-awareness work, spanning social, digital, print, out-of-home, and broadcast.

  • Build brand identities, logo systems, and design guidelines that keep each campaign consistent across every channel and touchpoint.
  • Direct internal and outside creative teams, scope projects, and manage timelines across several campaigns running at once.
  • Contribute design work to client accounts that generate over $3M in annual revenue for the agency.
  • Produce motion graphics and video end to end — storyboard, editing, sound design, final mix, and directing voice talent.
  • Earned six national design awards across public-health, voter-education, and sustainability campaigns.
2026 — PRESENT
Artchemy Labs · Remote
Founder

Founder

Artchemy Labs

Independent venture designing and shipping digital tools and Discord bots, owning branding, product design, and interface work end to end.

  • CodeClaimer, a code-distribution tool, has reached over 10,000 users.
  • HotDrop, a deal-alert bot, has aggregated more than 2,000 deals since launch.
  • Apply AI tools daily in production while owning the full design and build.
DEC 2021 — MAR 2023
Wu-Tang Clan · MEFaverse · New York, NY · Remote
Freelance

Art Director — Wu-Tang Clan NFT Collection

MEFaverse / Wu-Tang Clan

Partnered with Method Man and Wu Music Group executives to launch the acclaimed Wu-Tang Clan NFT collection.

  • Art-directed an illustrator team to hold a cohesive style across generative art, graphic-novel covers, apparel graphics, and promo artwork.
  • Produced 2D and motion-graphics launch videos for a culture-first audience.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams across online and traditional settings for a seamless launch.
DEC 2018 — AUG 2019
RX Global (Reed Exhibitions) · Norwalk, CT

Graphic Designer

RX Global

Designed campaign collateral for flagship events including New York Comic Con, the National Hardware Show, and Global Gaming Expo.

  • Produced print ads, direct mail, web banners, email, signage, and social graphics across the full event lifecycle.
  • Attended conventions on site to support event teams with design needs and last-minute collateral.
  • Contributed to rebrands and brand-new event launches as a go-to design resource.
MAR 2016 — DEC 2018
Subway World HQ · Milford, CT

Graphic Designer

Subway World Headquarters

Maintained Subway's brand identity across more than 100 countries through in-store menu systems and localized merchandise graphics.

  • Developed design strategy between international markets and the global menu team.
  • Produced graphics, illustrations, and presentation materials for corporate conferences and events.
  • Fabricated in-store signage and photo illustrations used in thousands of franchise locations worldwide.
JUL 2014 — MAR 2019
Versaprints · Fairfield, CT

Creative Consultant

Versaprints

Supported a growing print and apparel business across design, production, and client work, becoming an indispensable resource across functions.

  • Created custom artwork, digital assets, banner ads, and email headers, and prepared print-ready files.
  • Consulted with customers on product and design needs through the revision and approval process.
  • Managed project records, cost projections, print logistics, and production of apparel, decals, and signage.
JAN 2012 — MAR 2016
Subway World HQ · Milford, CT

Buyer & Planner

Subway World Headquarters

Sourced and procured branded novelties and retail products for franchisees nationwide, negotiating pricing and forecasting demand 12 months out.

JAN 2011 — APR 2011
Queue Inc. · On-site

Graphic Designer

Queue Inc.

Produced graphic design and creative development across digital and print deliverables.

AUG 2009 — AUG 2010
Covidien / Medtronic · Contract

Purchasing Assistant

Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies)

Supported purchasing operations for a global medical-device manufacturer.

AUG 2008 — AUG 2009
Jornik Manufacturing · On-site

Production Artist

Jornik Manufacturing Corp.

Produced production-ready artwork and creative development for manufacturing output.

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Skills & Tools

Disciplines

Brand IdentityArt DirectionCampaign Design IllustrationLogo DesignTypography Digital AdsSocial MediaReels & Shorts Email / CRM CreativeMotion GraphicsStoryboarding Video EditingAudio & Sound DesignPrint Production WCAG 2.1 AA Accessible Design

Software Proficiency

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Figma
Blender

Production & AI

Final Cut Pro
Adobe Audition / Audacity
Canva & CapCut
Midjourney
ChatGPT
Anthropic Claude
Google Gemini
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Awards

2023

Anthem Awards

Sustainability, Environment & Climate — Bronze · Million Air Challenge, Georgia Commute Options
Art Director & Designer
2023

Anthem Awards

Public Service, Human & Civil Rights — Your Voice, Your Vote, CT Secretary of the State
Art Director & Designer
2023

Graphic Design USA — Digital Design

Bronze · Be In The Know Cannabis CT Social Media, CT DMHAS
Designer
2021

Graphic Design USA — Health + Wellness

Vulnerable Testing COVID Campaign, CT Department of Public Health
Art Director & Designer
2020

Graphic Design USA — American Graphic Design

Vulnerable Testing Campaign, CT Department of Health
Designer
2020

Graphic Design USA — Health + Wellness

CT Stronger Coach Campaign, CT DMHAS
Art Director & Designer
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Select Clients

// Accounts served through Odonnell Company & freelance engagements
GovernmentOffice of CT Gov. Ned Lamont
Public HealthCT Dept. of Public Health
Public HealthCT Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services
EnvironmentCT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection
EducationYale School of Public Health
TransitCT Greater Bridgeport Transit
TransportationGeorgia Dept. of Transportation
DefenseGeorgia Dept. of Defense
SustainabilityGeorgia Commute Options
EducationGeorgia Dept. of Early Care & Learning
EntertainmentWu-Tang Clan · MEFaverse
Global BrandSubway (100+ countries)
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Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts
University of Connecticut
STORRS, CT · MAY 2008

Focused on graphic design and illustration — the foundation behind a decade of brand and campaign work.

Let's make something worth remembering.

Available for senior design and art direction roles, remote or hybrid.

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