Hola! I'm David Villouta
Hola! I'm David Villouta
creative direction + art direction + design + branding + creative lead + motion +
creative direction + art direction + design + branding + creative lead + motion +
made in Chile ‣ based in NYC ‣
made in Chile ‣ based in NYC ‣
Creative decision-maker Building experiences, brands, and systems that move people and business forward.
I’m David Villouta, a Chilean-born, New York City–based multidisciplinary creative director and designer working across brand, culture, entertainment, and emerging technology.
CURRENTLY: Sr. Art Director @ NBCUniversal | Professor @ School of Visual Arts
SELECTED WORK
The Olympics
Brand Identity | 360 Campaign
Paris 2024
Pyeongchang 2018
Rio 2016
Media & Entertainment
Branding | Campaign | Motion | Brand Strategy | Visual identity | Key Art | Environmental Design
Telemundo | Network Identity
NBCUniversal | Corporate Identity
SNL50 | Brand Activation
NBC | Network Identity
Experiences at NBC Studios | Environmental Design
The More You Know | Rebrand
Movies & Shows | Key Art
Collaborations
Brand Identity | Digital | Culture
Mathison | Brand Systems and Platform Development
Other Boys NYC | Documentary Visual Identity
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about + approach
Born in Chile and based in New York, I’ve built my creative practice between cultures, disciplines, and ways of thinking.
Curiosity has always been at the center of how I work. I’m drawn to different perspectives, complex ideas, and creative challenges without an obvious answer. I love digging into something intricate or unfamiliar, finding what matters, and turning it into something clear, compelling, and memorable.
Over 15+ years, that mindset has shaped a multidisciplinary practice spanning creative direction, brand building, campaigns, experiences, motion, and visual storytelling. I move comfortably between strategy and craft, the big picture and the details, whether I’m defining a creative vision, building alongside a team, or bringing different people together around a shared idea.
Today, that curiosity continues to push me into new territory, from art and teaching to technology and experimentation, always looking for new ways to connect ideas with people.
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Finding the idea that holds everything together, then building a world around it. I create identities and visual systems with enough clarity to be recognizable and enough flexibility to keep evolving.
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Approaching every challenge with curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to rethink the expected. I combine strategic thinking with experimentation to uncover smarter solutions and new ways to bring ideas to life.
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Turning ideas into experiences that invite people to connect, participate, and engage. I bring storytelling and design together across physical, digital, and interactive spaces to create meaningful, memorable moments.
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Building strong creative teams around a clear vision while giving people the space to contribute, challenge, and grow. I believe the best work comes from open communication, shared ownership, and trust.
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CLIENTS &
PARTNERS
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to create alongside teams, organizations, and collaborators across entertainment, media, sports, culture, technology, and education.
Let’s make something meaningful.
I’m always open to new ideas, creative challenges, and conversations with people doing interesting things.