David Houghton
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Jeff Hilts
If you're in need of an outstanding art director who is an impeccable craftsman, call David. If you want smart strategic thinker and talented writer, call David. And, If you happen to be looking for a lesson on how to live an inspiring life, well, you know who to call.
LinkedIn User
I have had the pleasure of working with David at GJP (now Blammo! Worldwide) and BBDO for a total of about 10 years. Whether as an art director or a writer, David always brought a lot to the table. David produced insightful work that delivered on the brief in new and interesting ways. Not only a great team player, David is open and collaborative with clients be it in creative presentations or on set. David has always been a valued member of any team we have worked on together.
Jeff Hilts
If you're in need of an outstanding art director who is an impeccable craftsman, call David. If you want smart strategic thinker and talented writer, call David. And, If you happen to be looking for a lesson on how to live an inspiring life, well, you know who to call.
LinkedIn User
I have had the pleasure of working with David at GJP (now Blammo! Worldwide) and BBDO for a total of about 10 years. Whether as an art director or a writer, David always brought a lot to the table. David produced insightful work that delivered on the brief in new and interesting ways. Not only a great team player, David is open and collaborative with clients be it in creative presentations or on set. David has always been a valued member of any team we have worked on together.
Jeff Hilts
If you're in need of an outstanding art director who is an impeccable craftsman, call David. If you want smart strategic thinker and talented writer, call David. And, If you happen to be looking for a lesson on how to live an inspiring life, well, you know who to call.
LinkedIn User
I have had the pleasure of working with David at GJP (now Blammo! Worldwide) and BBDO for a total of about 10 years. Whether as an art director or a writer, David always brought a lot to the table. David produced insightful work that delivered on the brief in new and interesting ways. Not only a great team player, David is open and collaborative with clients be it in creative presentations or on set. David has always been a valued member of any team we have worked on together.
Jeff Hilts
If you're in need of an outstanding art director who is an impeccable craftsman, call David. If you want smart strategic thinker and talented writer, call David. And, If you happen to be looking for a lesson on how to live an inspiring life, well, you know who to call.
LinkedIn User
I have had the pleasure of working with David at GJP (now Blammo! Worldwide) and BBDO for a total of about 10 years. Whether as an art director or a writer, David always brought a lot to the table. David produced insightful work that delivered on the brief in new and interesting ways. Not only a great team player, David is open and collaborative with clients be it in creative presentations or on set. David has always been a valued member of any team we have worked on together.
Credentials
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AOCAD
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Experience
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Soldier Unlimited
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Jun 2020 - Present
Accounts include: Burton Concepts Crosman House of Marley Elastic Interface Kane Keds K&N Miraki Nurtural Foods Original Footwear Company Ravin Red Cell Sperry Tara Mind Valor Vigor Accounts include: Burton Concepts Crosman House of Marley Elastic Interface Kane Keds K&N Miraki Nurtural Foods Original Footwear Company Ravin Red Cell Sperry Tara Mind Valor Vigor
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Two Headed
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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Freelance Art Director & Copywriter
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2020
Freelance art direction and copywriting for over 30 international agencies, including: AGENCY59 | Wine Country Ontario and MADD BAREFOOT BRAINSTORMING | Sinai Health System CLOUD AD AGENTS | Cineplex Odeon COLLECTIVE IQ | Deloitte, Sobeys and The Ottawa Hospital CORKTOWN SEED CO. | Elmwood Spa and Tennis Canada CUNDARI | BMW, Ivey School of Business, Subway and Telus FCB | Del Monte, Fairmont Hotels, Foodland Ontario, Kraft, Mondelez, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp., Ontario Power Association, Purolator, Sun Life and Tourism Ontario FUSE | Burnbrae Farms, Canopy Growth, Cholula, CIBC, Finastra, Ricola, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair GREY | ATCO Energy, GlaxoSmithKline, HSBC, Post Cereal, Research In Motion, Sagicor and Volvo HAFT2 | Ovarian Cancer Canada, Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Womens' College Hospital and UNICEF INNOCEAN | Kia NAKED CREATIVE | Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, The Globe & Mail and Thomson Reuters OGILVY | Dove, DuPont, IBM, Scotiabank, Tassimo and UPS ONE | Canadian Blood Services, Dos Equis, Fountain Tire, Heineken and H&R Block ONEMETHOD | KAO Brands, Kijiji and Nestle RAIN43 | Freedom Mobile SAATCHI & SAATCHI | Barrick Gold, Chase Bank, Scotts Lawn Care, Toyota and Voltaren SOLDIER UNLIMITED | BOA Biomedical, Crosman, K&N Filtration, Miraki SPARKPLUG | Crescent School, Easter Seals, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Sterling Hall School, The Art Shoppe and Toronto French School TAG | Bausch+Lomb and First Choice Haircutters THE TITE GROUP | AOL, Lexus, Patak's and Yahoo! THE TOWNSHIP | Educators Financial Group, Ontario Association of Midwives, Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, Smith School of Business and United Jewish Appeal WORLDMEDIA | Enterprise Show less
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Young & Rubicam Group
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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VP, Creative Director
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2010
Accounts include: Advil Colgate Irish Spring KFC LG Electronics Mennen Nycomed Palm Pella Pizza Hut Robax ThermaCare Tourism Ontario VANOC 2010 Accounts include: Advil Colgate Irish Spring KFC LG Electronics Mennen Nycomed Palm Pella Pizza Hut Robax ThermaCare Tourism Ontario VANOC 2010
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BBDO Worldwide
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Group Creative Director
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Dec 1997 - Oct 2007
Accounts include: Alliance Atlantis Bayer Beatrice Bell Canada Cadillac Fairview Campbell’s Canadian Egg Marketing Board Cara Foods Colorectal Screening Initiative Foundation Fallsview Casino FedEx Frito-Lay Globe And Mail Kids Help Phone Kraft Levitra Mars M&Ms Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Ministry of Energy Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs Molson Pepsi Polaroid Porter Airlines RBC Sears Shaw V8 Wrigley Show less
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Leo Burnett
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Art Director
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Aug 1995 - Dec 1997
Accounts include: Bell Canada Kellogg's Procter & Gamble TransAlta Trimark United Distillers Accounts include: Bell Canada Kellogg's Procter & Gamble TransAlta Trimark United Distillers
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Senior Art Director
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1993 - 1995
Accounts include: Amnesty International Barrick Inco Labatt Metro Works Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Science Centre Tourism Canada Accounts include: Amnesty International Barrick Inco Labatt Metro Works Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Science Centre Tourism Canada
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Art Director
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1990 - 1993
Accounts include: Bailey's Bank of Bermuda Bell Canada Bell Mobility Canada 125 Gilbey's Labatt McDonald's Saturn Scotiabank Smirnoff TVOntario Accounts include: Bailey's Bank of Bermuda Bell Canada Bell Mobility Canada 125 Gilbey's Labatt McDonald's Saturn Scotiabank Smirnoff TVOntario
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Education
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1986 - 1990
OCAD
AOCAD, Advertising Design -
Dundas Valley School of Art
Fine and Studio Arts
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