David is a highly creative and passionate narrative designer in the entertainment industry with over 15 years of experience in film, TV, and live events. After obtaining his BFA in illustration from Syracuse University, he relocated to Austin, TX, where he gained versatile expertise as a set dresser, storyboard artist, and more. After further honing his skills as a Production Design major at the American Film Institute, he has embarked on a successful career in entertainment design, specializing as a sought-after set designer and concept artist.
With a proven track record in crafting immersive storytelling experiences, he excels at collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring captivating narratives to life through visually stunning environments. From initial concept to finished set, David provides unique and engaging ideas at every stage, displaying a dedication to problem-solving and an ability to thrive in dynamic environments. His continuous pursuit of innovative ways to captivate and engage audiences sets him apart in the industry.
Selected Credits
Feature Films
Red One | concept designer (2022/ Amazon / PD: Bill Brzeski; Sup. AD: Doug Meerdink)
Rebel Moon | set designer (2022/ Netflix / PD: Stefan Dechant; Sup. AD: Julien Pougnier)
Spirited | concept designer (2021/ Apple TV/ PD: Clayton Hartley; Sup. AD: Elliot Glick)
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts | vehicle set designer (2021/ Paramount / PD: Sean Haworth; AD: Julien Pougnier)
Babylon | concept designer (2021 / Paramount / PD: Florencia Martin; Sup. AD Eric Sundahl)
The Gray Man | concept designer (2020 / Netflix/ PD: Dennis Gasner; Sup. AD: Richard Johnson)
Black Adam | concept artist (2020 / New Line / PD: Tom Meyer; Sup. AD: Erik Osusky)
The Tragedy of MacBeth | concept designer (2019 / A24 / PD: Stefan Dechant; AD: Jason Clarke)
Call of the Wild | concept designer (2018 / Fox / PD: Stefan Dechant; Sup. AD: Desma Murphy)
Captain Marvel | set designer (2018 / Marvel / PD: Andy Nicholson; Sup. AD: Andrew Kahn)
the Fate of the Furious | concept artist (2016 / Universal/ PD: Bill Brzeski; Sup. AD: Desma Murphy)
Kingsman: The Golden Circle | concept designer (2015 / Marv Bespoke/ PD: Darren Gilford; Sup. AD: Dave Scott)
The Conjuring 2 | set designer (2015 / Warner Brothers/ PD: Julie Berghoff; AD: A. Todd Holland)
Ghost in the Shell | concept designer (2015 / Dreamworks / PD: Jon Roelfs; Sup. AD: Richard Johnson)
War Dogs | concept artist (2015 / Warner Brothers / PD: Bill Brzeski; Sup. AD: Desma Murphy)
Captain America: Civil War | concept designer (2014 / Marvel / PD: Owen Paterson; Sup AD: Greg Berry)
Spectral | concept designer (2013 / Legendary / PD: Tom Meyer; Sup. AD: Richard Johnson)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier | concept designer (2013 / Marvel / PD: Peter Wenham; Sup. AD: Thomas Valentine)
Iron Man 3 | concept artist / set designer (2012 / Marvel / PD: Bill Brzeski; Sup. AD: Desma Murphy)
Superman: Man Of Steel | concept designer (2011 / Warner Brothers / PD: Alex McDowell; Sup. AD: Kim Sinclair)
J. Edgar | set designer (2011 / Warner Brothers / PD: James Murakami; AD: Patrick Sullivan)
47 Ronin | concept designer (2010 / NBC Universal / PD: Jon Roelfs; Sup. AD: John Chichester)
Hangover 2 | set designer (2010 / Warner Brothers / PD: Bill Brzeski; AD: Phil Toolin)
Rock Of Ages | concept artist (2010 / Warner Brothers / PD: Devorah Herbert; Sup. AD: Greg Berry)
Real Steel | digital set designer (2010 / Dreamworks / PD: Tom Meyer; Sup. AD: Seth Reed)
Knight And Day | concept artist (2009 / Fox / PD: Andrew Menzies; Sup. AD: Greg Berry)
Alice In Wonderland | digital set designer (2008 / Disney / PD: Rob Stromberg; Sup. AD: Stefan Dechant)
The Adventures of Tintin | digital set designer (2008 / Dreamworks / PD: Richard Taylor; AD: Andrew Jones; AD: Jeff Wisniewsky)
A Christmas Carol | digital set designer (2007-2008 / Disney / PD: Doug Chiang; Supervising AD: Norm Newberry)
Television
American Horror Stories S02 | Illustrator (2022 / Fox / PD: Eve McCarney)
American Horror Stories S01 | Illustrator (2021 / Fox / PD: Eve McCarney)
Amazon Lord of the Rings | concept designer (2019 /Amazon/ PD: Ramsey Avery; Sup AD: Jules Cooke)
Hollywood | concept designer (2019 / Netflix)
Westworld S03 | concept designer (2019 / HBO/ PD: Howard Cummings; Sup AD: Jon Carlos)
Ratched | concept designer (2018 / Fox / PD: Judy Becker AD: Alex Wei)
The Mandolorian | set designer (2018 / Disney / PD: Andrew Jones & Doug Chiang; Sup. AD: Jeffery Wisniewsky)
Westworld S02 | concept designer (2017 / HBO/ PD: Howard Cummings; Sup AD: David Lazan & Jon Carlos)
Chance | set designer (2017 / Hulu/ PD: Jeremy Cassells; AD: Natalie Weinmann)
Star Trek: Discovery | concept designer (2016 / CBS / PD: Mark Worthington & Todd Cherniawsky; Sup AD: Mark Steel )
The Brink | set designer (2014 / HBO / PD: Jessica Kender; AD: Elizabeth Gray)
Skills
digital 3-D modeling | illustration | set design | Rhino | Grasshopper | Zbrush | UnReal | Photoshop
Education
American Film Institute | MFA: production design (2006)
Syracuse University | BFA: illustration (2002)
Affiliations
Local 8oo illustrator | set designer