David Taylor Email & Phone Number

Squamish, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Independent Snr Art Director consultant and contractor for the videogame industry.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada / Irvine, Ca

Vancouver / La

Studio Art Director responsibilities for Ripple Effect, part of Electronic Arts. Battlefield Franchise

Worked with numerous external development teams as part of the Stadia Publishing group, providing Art Direction guidance and support.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Short gig with a great crew! Helped the team define the visual pillars and production plan for the Disney Mirrorverse project.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Expanded responsibilities to include studios under EA Coastal.

California

Worked on Battlefield and an unreleased Star Wars product

Sweden

- Responsible for visual quality at a franchise and studio level working through Art Directors and Technical Art Directors in multiple geographic locations.- Developed project specific leadership and culture, ensured that teams can perform with autonomy- Ensured the appropriate resources and specialists are applied at the right time of the project for maximum quality and efficiency- Encouraged corporate wide efficiency gains through sharing and alignment with other visual groups (other game teams, Frostbite core, outsource groups, vendors)- Preserved efficiency and talent growth through correct team chemistry and grouped skillsets- Provided hiring plans based on future needs and quality expectations- Provided guidance, growth and oversight to Art Directors, and able to redirect focus when needed based on Business group expectations over time.- Able to act as a strike team when immediate action needs to be taken around visual quality.- Provided oversight and arbitration during resourcing conflicts between projects/franchises.- Aligned with EP, FDD and Group TD to meet business expectations- Worked on Need For Speed

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Built a new team for an undisclosed project - Part of the executive team at a product and studio level- Mentoring and providing direction to art directors and leads - Key presenter to Capcom executive group in Japan

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Art Director at Bluecastle Games prior to being transitioned into Capcom Vancouver - Rebuilt the art department midway through production on Dead Rising 2 - Established a streamlined process - Reinforced and communicated the visual direction for the - Dead Rising franchise - Provided strategic process for future art department growth (from one to two teams) - Involved in presentations to external publishers

Montreal, Canada Area / Vancouver, Canada Area

- Art director for Need for Speed, SSX, and Army of Two franchises - Provided team direction and leadership - Established visual direction and key visual identity - Reinforced game direction through visuals - Responsible for team career mentoring, growth and hiring- Involved in presenting to the EA executive board and CEO - Involved in establishing the EA career matrix for the global art department