David Bate is an independent Creative Director and Art Director based in New York City, working at the intersection of contemporary culture, commerce and brand direction with an interest in exploring conceptual narratives to reveal new perspectives in design, photography and image making — driven by the pursuit of clarity through research, analytical thinking and instinctive exploration.
Previous experience includes creative direction and art direction for leading creative studios in London and New York, as well as brand roles at Apple and most recently as Design & Image Director for Humanrace by Pharrell Williams.
Full portfolio available on request: hello@davidbate.work