About

Bio

Hi there. I’m David Rickles, an award winning Creative Director and Motion Graphic Artist.

I was born curious. Growing up, I was the kid taking things apart and putting them back together. Building with Legos and erector sets. The way things work - truly anything - fascinates me and is the foundation for my passions.

I love the intersection between technology and art. And I find the challenge of solving “how” to be a center-point to my creativity. Unique ideas always come with several “hows,” and that’s usually where the compromising starts. But this is where I get excited. The technical should never stand in the way of imagination.

When I’m not working for studios, I like to explore. And with the learnings of those explorations, I like to educate. I am fortunate to have partnered with School of Motion to provide some tutorials, and am working to put together a youtube channel and Patreon to share both what I know, and my approach to the work and this business.

I believe in collaboration. That success comes from multiple minds believing in and working towards success. And I love to establish a culture of positivity and support…. We can only reach the mountain top if we go together.

I’m currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have the good fortune to work with clients all over the world.

 

2023 North America Promax BDA Awards - Gold // Lowcountry Main Titles // Main Title Design

2023 Clio Awards - Entertainment Bronze // Lowcountry Main Titles // Main Title/Credits

2019 Telly Awards Gold // WCC Rebrand // Craft of Motion Graphics

2017 North America Promax BDA - Gold // Pac-12 Football // Art Direction, Campaign

2017 North America Promax BDA - Short List // Pac-12 Basketball // Art Direction, Single Spot

2017 Sports Video Group - College Sports Award // Pac-12 Football 2016 // Outstanding Promotion

2016 Cynopsis Media Awards // Sports Report Redesign // Use of Graphics

2016 Sports Video Group College Sports Awards // Pac-12 Networks Rebrand // Outstanding Promotion

2009 North America Promax BDA - Short List // Battle of the Bay // Sports Bumper/Open

Awards