Creative Director and Designer based in Sydney
Selected Work
David Tang is a creative director and multi-disciplinary designer who blends innovation, strategy, and storytelling to craft impactful brands and campaigns. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of digital experiences, he bridges creativity with business goals to drive meaningful engagement.
Experience
2025 – Current
Senior Art Director
The Trade Desk
I concept and art direct integrated brand, campaign and event work across APAC, translating the platform's complex capabilities - into experiences a B2B audience of marketers, account managers and agency partners can actually understand and act on.
2025 – Current
Senior Art Director
The Trade Desk
I concept and art direct integrated brand, campaign and event work across APAC, translating the platform's complex capabilities - into experiences a B2B audience of marketers, account managers and agency partners can actually understand and act on.
2024 – 2025
Creative Lead
Chatime
I shaped creative campaigns for local area retail marketing, translating global brand strategy into always-on social content and in-store activations for the Australian market. I directed photographers, retouchers and motion partners across every campaign, managing budgets while holding creative output to a consistent, high-craft standard.
2024 – 2025
Creative Lead
Chatime
I shaped creative campaigns for local area retail marketing, translating global brand strategy into always-on social content and in-store activations for the Australian market. I directed photographers, retouchers and motion partners across every campaign, managing budgets while holding creative output to a consistent, high-craft standard.
2015 – 2018
Design Lead
Guzman y Gomez
I owned creative direction for GYG's integrated retail and brand campaigns - from concept through to execution across every customer touchpoint. I ran the in-house creative studio, briefing and directing production for 500+ assets across major campaigns, and presented and defended creative work directly to senior leadership, including the CMO and CEO.
2015 – 2018
Design Lead
Guzman y Gomez
I owned creative direction for GYG's integrated retail and brand campaigns - from concept through to execution across every customer touchpoint. I ran the in-house creative studio, briefing and directing production for 500+ assets across major campaigns, and presented and defended creative work directly to senior leadership, including the CMO and CEO.
2020 – 2022
International Design Lead
Apple
I led design direction for Apple Podcasts, directing an external creative agency and a design team spanning three offices to shape branded storytelling that spotlighted podcasters and their shows. I coordinated with editors across 13 countries to direct 50+ pieces of visual content weekly across multiple languages, establishing the systems that kept creative consistent and on-brand at scale.
2020 – 2022
International Design Lead
Apple
I led design direction for Apple Podcasts, directing an external creative agency and a design team spanning three offices to shape branded storytelling that spotlighted podcasters and their shows. I coordinated with editors across 13 countries to direct 50+ pieces of visual content weekly across multiple languages, establishing the systems that kept creative consistent and on-brand at scale.
2020 – 2022
Art Director / Visual Designer
Apple
I defined the visual direction for the App Store's redesigned Today Tab, directing photography, typography and illustration for a UK market of 40 million users. I also set the design direction and led output - 250+ pieces monthly - for the iTunes and iBooks stores across Australia and New Zealand.
2020 – 2022
Art Director / Visual Designer
Apple
I defined the visual direction for the App Store's redesigned Today Tab, directing photography, typography and illustration for a UK market of 40 million users. I also set the design direction and led output - 250+ pieces monthly - for the iTunes and iBooks stores across Australia and New Zealand.
Testimonials
Jez Dobson
Creative Director, Apple
I have had the pleasure of working with David over the past seven years at Apple, across different teams and lines of business. David's exceptional blend of creativity, dedication, and unwavering passion for his craft sets him apart.
Shana Hale
VP, Global Creative, The Trade Desk
David is a tremendously talented art director and creative. David ran creative out of The Trade Desk's Sydney office where he worked on some of our most important events and campaigns throughout APAC. David is a true professional in every possible way.
Debora Costa
Senior Campaign Manager, The Trade Desk
David is an incredibly strong creative director. He’s able to think about the bigger picture and what we’re ultimately trying to achieve, while still getting into the details when needed.
Lauren Simpson
Senior Brand Manager, The Trade Desk
David has to be one of my favourite colleagues I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Alongside being an exceptionally talented Creative Director, leading projects across APAC, David always took the time to truly understand the brand and product.
Chris Taylor
International Programme Manager, Apple
David's ability to distill complex ideas into clear, persuasive messages shone through in his impressive presentation skills, and his analytical approach to strategic design challenges proved invaluable in influencing multiple projects to successful outcomes.
Saja Muzaini
Art Director, Apple
David is a positive individual with a great eye for detail, ensuring that every project is thought about thoroughly and executed flawlessly. He is not just an asset to any team but also a genuinely humble and kind person, making him an absolute pleasure to work with.
Jez Dobson
Creative Director, Apple
I have had the pleasure of working with David over the past seven years at Apple, across different teams and lines of business. David's exceptional blend of creativity, dedication, and unwavering passion for his craft sets him apart.
Shana Hale
VP, Global Creative, The Trade Desk
David is a tremendously talented art director and creative. David ran creative out of The Trade Desk's Sydney office where he worked on some of our most important events and campaigns throughout APAC. David is a true professional in every possible way.
Debora Costa
Senior Campaign Manager, The Trade Desk
David is an incredibly strong creative director. He’s able to think about the bigger picture and what we’re ultimately trying to achieve, while still getting into the details when needed.
Lauren Simpson
Senior Brand Manager, The Trade Desk
David has to be one of my favourite colleagues I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Alongside being an exceptionally talented Creative Director, leading projects across APAC, David always took the time to truly understand the brand and product.
Chris Taylor
International Programme Manager, Apple
David's ability to distill complex ideas into clear, persuasive messages shone through in his impressive presentation skills, and his analytical approach to strategic design challenges proved invaluable in influencing multiple projects to successful outcomes.
Saja Muzaini
Art Director, Apple
David is a positive individual with a great eye for detail, ensuring that every project is thought about thoroughly and executed flawlessly. He is not just an asset to any team but also a genuinely humble and kind person, making him an absolute pleasure to work with.