David Grau Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

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• Spearheading and nurturing a global product design team, comprising internal designers, researchers, and external agencies, to deliver cutting-edge solutions.• Pioneering award-winning design experiences for millions of users worldwide, garnering prestigious Emmy® awards. My leadership extends across diverse platforms, including mobile, OTT, connected devices, immersive AR/VR, TV, voice, video, wearables, and live events.• Instrumental in fostering the growth and excellence of the team, contributing to the continuous innovation in product design within Red Bull's digital ecosystem.• Established the first UX research team within the product domain, championing data-driven decision-making for heightened user experiences and business success.

Salzburg, Austria, At

Salzburg, Austria, At

• Pioneering design team member in a dynamic SaaS startup that secured multi-million series A funding.• Accomplished design leader with a track record of success in steering design strategy, execution, and fostering cross-team collaboration. Overseeing the development of 50+ iOS and Android apps spanning sports, college, media, fashion, and music industries.• Innovator in themed design systems and processes, introducing component libraries to elevate design team productivity and output.• Proven leader and mentor, managing a team of over 10 designers and actively sourcing top talent to drive company growth.• Proficient in crafting compelling client-facing pitches and proposals for a mobile experiences platform company. Specializing in enhancing long-term loyalty and unlocking new revenue streams for teams, venues, and event organizers.

• Visionary Design Director with hands-on expertise in developing comprehensive strategies and crafting impactful experiences across video, web, mobile, photography, experiential, social, and print. Trusted by Fortune 100 brands, startups, celebrities, athletes, and non-profits.• Proven track record in establishing and nurturing client relationships, driving the generation of new business opportunities across diverse industries.• Executed the production of compelling video content, including Adidas' renowned "All In" campaign.• Key contributor to the creation of continuous video content and short-form docu-series featuring over 50 A-list athletes, such as Manny Pacquiao, Dominic Cruz, Nonito Donaire, and others.• Innovator behind groundbreaking patented multimedia trading cards for the music and entertainment industry.• Directly oversaw the growth of the design team, implementing systems for CPG product, packaging, mobile apps, digital experiences, and retail experiential displays.• Orchestrated a successful national product launch in major retail chains, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and 7Eleven.• Secured rights and designed multimedia trading cards featuring iconic artists across genres, including Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Whitney Houston, Lil’ Wayne, YMCMB, Ice Cube, Pitbull, Selena, and others.

• Entrepreneurial spirit who conceived, funded, designed, and successfully launched a global urban music community, catering to over 30 genres of underground, emerging, and mainstream artists.• Attracted a diverse community of artists from more than 70 countries, fostering collaborations with labels and studios to significantly expand the community's global reach.• Proficient in designing and executing marketing campaigns with varying budgets, resulting in increased brand awareness and heightened engagement.• Established and led a multidisciplinary team, comprising designers, engineers, and guerrilla marketing organizations, pivotal to the community's rapid growth and sustained success.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Recognized as one of 100 agents chosen from a competitive pool of over 4,800 applicants, thanks to a robust digital social presence.• Played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking Ford marketing campaign, spending six months driving a Ford Fiesta and live-streaming unique experiences.• Produced a compelling video series, featuring monthly missions that highlighted the Ford Fiesta and showcased its features, contributing to the success of the campaign.

Laguna Beach, California, Us

Leading a full-service, fully integrated creative advertising and marketing agency, specializing in responsive web campaigns and websites for renowned brands such as Legendary Pictures, Yokohama, Sumo Logic, and more.

Ba, Public Relations And Advertising

Certificate In Leadership Principles