Dave Olsen

Dave Olsen is an accomplished artist and senior art director with extensive experience in product design and illustration. Since 2019, Dave has been self-employed as an artist while simultaneously holding the position of senior art director at Creata since 2003, where responsibilities include developing Happy Meal toys for McDonald's Corp. Previous roles include owner and illustrator at Olsen Illustration, where a range of children’s products were designed, and senior designer positions at Simon Marketing Inc. and Enesco, focusing on conceptual design for notable clients like Disney and Coca-Cola. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration and Design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Dave has built a diverse portfolio spanning over four decades across various industries.