DAVID BESSENHOFFER
I’m a multidisciplinary creative and maker-of-things based out of Seattle, Washington. With over 25 years of experience in nearly all facets of print and digital visual communication, I love to create work that educates, resonates, inspires, and entertains.
As a leader, I take great pride in helping my team members thrive, and truly enjoy mentoring and empowering them to reach their full creative potential. I’m a servant-leader committed to ensuring that contributions are recognized and valued at both individual and leadership levels.
I have crossed many fascinating intersections throughout my career journey, finding myself lucky enough to be an Emmy-winning filmmaker, visual artist, creative director, UX and product designer, and a recording and touring musician along the way.
Professionally, I’ve brought those skills to a variety of individual clients, as well as companies like Microsoft, Expedia, Dell, PayPal, and the University of Washington.
I’m a compulsive illustrator, proud dog-dad, slightly above-average guitar player, very below-average tuba player, and ardent admirer of absurdly large eyeglass frames. My ears enjoy both loud rock ‘n’ roll and mid-century jazz in equal measure. My favorite city name is “Sheboygan.”
CORE VIDEO SKILLSDirecting
Editing / Post-production
Motion Graphics
Post-Production
Cinematography (drone, too!)
Storyboard illustration
CORE CREATIVE SKILLS Creative & Art Direction
Creative Ideation
Adobe Creative Suite
DaVinci Resolve
Digital Illustration
Product Design
CORE HUZZAHS 2024 NATAS Emmy Winner
Six NATAS Emmy Nominations
Three Hermes Creative Platinum Awards
Four Hermes Creative Gold Awards