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I'm Dylan Costa. I've been creating art since I was a child, always finding a way to express my creativity. As I grew, so did my affinity for technology. This evolution paved the way for the convergence of my passions: design and video. My enthusiasm for this dynamic blend pushed me to pursue my B.S. in Digital Art and Design, a pivotal step that solidified my skills. I'm on the creative team at Banner Public Affairs, where we work with a diverse range of clients; from government non-profits to cybersecurity and tech startups. With experience in both freelance and corporate environments, I bring a unique approach to the creative process. In a world headed towards artificial content and design, your brand/business needs a creative with years of experience. Someone who can craft timeless, bespoke visuals that will deeply connect with your audience and effectively convey your message. With expert communication, thorough organization, strategy, and plenty of caffeine, we can create something great.

capabilities

Animation
Graphic design
Strategy

UI Design
Video production
Web design

experience

Graphic Designer Full Time

Banner Public Affairs – Washington, DC
October 2021 – Present

Founded in 2013, Banner Public Affairs is a bipartisan public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C., with regional offices across the country. Banner’s services include Communications & PR, Government Relations, Digital Media, and Design & Web.

Designer & Video Editor Contract

Team DSB – New York, NY
November 2023 – Present

Team DSB manages purpose-driven media projects created by and for historically excluded changemakers. Led by cultural strategist Dillon St. Bernard, the work of Team DSB has mobilized over 1.5 million people to take action for our collective liberation.

  • Developed branding strategies for Studio Brenton and Youth 250
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive website for Studio Brenton
  • Revamped pitch deck to enhance presentation and impact

The Data School – New York, NY
April 2023 – February 2024

The Data School is the training arm of The Information Lab, the leading Tableau and Alteryx partner across Europe and beyond. Since 2015, they have trained hundreds of people at their office in London to provide a springboard into a career in Data Analytics.

  • Designed and delivered various marketing collateral
  • Provided new design solutions to expand upon current branding

Randy Richards Design Group – Groton, CT
July 2021 – April 2022

Nationally recognized for helping small and large businesses grow and connect to customers by creating, building, and strengthening brands through all communication platforms.

  • Conceptualized logos for rebranding projects
  • Managed high volumes of footage
  • Quickly edited and composited green-screen footage
  • Supported clients such as DeWalt and Stanley, Black + Decker

ZipSchool Online Learning – New York, NY
January – August 2021

Zip School was a startup online education platform designed to deliver classes on S.T.E.M topics for kids ages K-12.

  • Assisted in concept development for classes
  • Designed, animated and edited engaging decks and video presentations
  • Pivoted strategies quickly with strict guidelines and deadlines

Other Experience and Capabilities

  • Coffee making
  • Comic relief
  • Copywriting
  • Data visualization
  • Photography
  • Social media

Education

Full Sail University – Winter Park, FL

Bachelor of Science Degree in Digital Arts & Design, 3.8 GPA (Salutatorian)

Full Sail has a unique approach to learning. With a hands-on curriculum, industry connections, a faster pace, and a community of creative minds - their graduates have been shaping the worlds of entertainment, media, art, and technology for 40 years.