Resume
DAVID JAMES HWANG
Executive Creative Director | Brand Strategy | UX/UI | Integrated Campaigns
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Award-winning Executive Creative Director with deep experience leading brand strategy, UX/UI, and integrated creative systems across agency and in-house environments. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering cohesive, scalable brand experiences across SaaS, healthcare, education, entertainment, hospitality, sports, and real estate.
EXPERIENCE
Hooray Agency | Executive Creative Director (2023–2025)
Led brand strategy, UX, and social campaigns for hospitality clients. Directed digital/print production and video post-production workflows.
Zozimus Agency | EVP, Executive Creative Director (2021–2023)
Led senior creative teams at a top-ranked agency. Drove data-informed brand strategy, UX, and integrated campaigns across healthcare, education, hospitality, and finance.
Savvas Learning Company | Director of Art, Animation & Gaming (2019–2021)
Led a 20-person creative team producing educational content. Oversaw $2M+ production and developed 24 Pre-K interactive learning games.
H&Co. | Executive Creative Director (2015–2019)
Directed brand strategy and UX across real estate and lifestyle clients. Built end-to-end identity systems and digital experiences.
Optimis | Brand Director (2010–2014)
Led $25M creative portfolio spanning UX, product marketing, mobile apps, and event branding. Directed cross-functional digital initiatives.
The Syndicate Designworks | Executive Creative Director (2006–2010)
Led ESPN broadcast branding for Monday Night Football, NASCAR, and NBA Finals. Contributed to Emmy-nominated broadcast systems.
COLLABORATIONS
ESPN | NBC | Nike | Disney | ABC | FOX | HBO | DDB Worldwide | Hyundai | GM | Toyota | McDonald’s | NFL Network | Pearson | Los Angeles Times and others.
CORE EXPERTISE
Creative Direction | Brand Strategy | UX/UI Design | Integrated Campaigns | Digital Transformation | Team Leadership | Content Strategy | Motion & Broadcast Design
TOOLS
Adobe Creative Suite | Figma | Canva | WordPress | Wix | MidJourney | ChatGPT | Claude | Figma Weave | Microsoft
RECOGNITION
AIGA | Communication Arts | Type Directors Club | Broadcast Design Association | AICP | Academy of Television Arts & Sciences