Hi, my name is Dave and I like to party design.*

Currently serving as a Senior Art Director for Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s.

Formerly an Art Director for Foerstel, Piper & Martin, serving the Idaho Potato Commission, NAWLA, Pacific Woodtech.

Always a husband, father, outdoorsman, and metalhead.

*If you understood that reference from the 2007 film masterpiece “Hot Rod” starring Andy Samberg, then congratulations, your taste in movies is impeccable.

Don’t let anyone tell you differently.

I like to use these tools:

Illustrator

Bridge

InDesign

Lightroom

Photoshop

Experience Design

My Pencil

And sometimes I’ll even use these:

My Pen

My Brain

Figma

After Effects

Dreamweaver

Once combined with a quick Command ⌘ + Shift ⇧ + D the computer gets to work and creates things like these:

I’m really fortunate that my computer handles the brunt of the work so I can focus on the…

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…22 brands that I currently oversee

What does oversee mean?

I know what you’re thinking, we’ve all sat in traffic and watched a foreman “oversee” a road improvement project while one guy works himself to the bone with a shovel when there’s an excavator 10 feet away that would clearly do the job faster.

But that’s not me, I don’t work in construction.

I develop, create, and maintain brand standards for each brand under my purview.

Each one of the above 22 brands has a brand standards guide loaded with information about brand positioning, strategy, and creative application. This way our digital, social, catalog, product development, photography, videography, and merchandisers can effectively do their jobs while maintaining brand integrity.

I work directly with senior leadership, vendor partners, and manufacturers.

Whether it’s a new product launch, marketing strategy, sales campaign, or Johnny Morris decides to throw massive event like the 2022 World’s Fishing Fair with less than 6 weeks to execute the creative, I’m there to ensure that our brands are properly represented.

I provide creative direction across departments and with our external agencies.

There’s a lot of creative work that comes out of a company the size of Bass Pro Shops. If it weren’t for the numerous talented individuals I work with, there’s no way it would all get done. So I do everything I can to make sure that they are receiving the information and direction they need to ensure we create quality work for each brand.

I collaborate with the marketing department to develop sales campaigns and brand strategies.

What are the goals of the business, how are we going to achieve them, and what will it look like are the primary questions I am to answer on a daily basis. In addition to the brand standards, I create styleguides to drive the direction of each of our sales campaigns and events.

Honest Reviews

David was essential to the success of my private counseling practice, Cedar Creek Counseling. His knowledge and understanding of what it means to create, brand, and market a company was priceless. He is an excellent communicator and helped bring to life my visions. If you have a project and are in need of someone exceptional, he is the man for the job.

Logan Gilmore
Dave has been providing me with monthly design work to use as I market my real estate business and provide valuable content to share on social media outlets. His work is always top notch, he is on-time, delivers what he promises, and is always extremely helpful. I would highly recommend Dave to any business both small and large for their graphic design needs.

Logan Freiburghaus
David is a highly detail oriented individual seeking to make an impact on the world around him with his extremely personable nature and personality. Working with him for his graphic design and web design skills was an absolute breeze when working on designing my online portfolio. He not only has a strong sense of the design industry but manages his time well and stays within an incredible budget constraint. 10 out of 10 times I would and do recommend him for any graphic work you might have as well as any photography you might need done. A stellar individual.

Nic Beardsley
"I must say that my human, David Vincent, is pawsitively outstanding. His treat-dispensing skills are top-notch, and the way he scratches behind my ears is simply divine. David's walks are like daily adventures filled with sniffing opportunities and exciting discoveries. When it comes to interpreting my barks, he's practically fluent. David Vincent has mastered the art of being the best human, earning himself the title of my go-to guy for belly rubs and all things tail-waggingly awesome."

Dusty Vincent (Non-Human Dog)
I want to extend my appreciation to David Vincent for his noteworthy contributions to the digital landscape. While I haven't had the chance to collaborate directly with David, his impact on the tech industry, particularly during the early 2000s, is unmistakable. As the co-founder of MySpace, I witnessed the transformative era of online connectivity, and I believe David's efforts played a significant role in shaping that landscape. It's refreshing to acknowledge the collective influence of individuals like David, who have undoubtedly contributed to the evolution of our digital experiences.

Tom from Myspace
(For legal reasons I must say that this is satire)