Dylan Zimmerman
I Contain Multitudes.
I’ve always been interested in graphic design, ever since I was in the seventh grade and shattered my elbow. Being confined in my house I had a lot of time to mess around with a computer program called Corel Draw. Since then, I’ve been spending a lot of my time self-teaching myself design programs. Through high school and then into college I’ve been perfecting my design craft. In college I learned to deploy my design skills in interesting ways and settings. Along the way mastering many different mediums from print to web and branding to cutting edge augmented reality. Through most of my professional career I’ve been working in print related roles. Creating designed pieces from large outdoor signs to letters that end up in your mailbox. Scroll down to view my resume & learn more about me.
RESUME
Education
Flashpoint Chicago
BFA, Graphic Design & Interactive Media
Graduated in 2019
I attended a media specific college in Chicago where an emphasis was put on the field of design. From the start of my college career till it’s end I learned what it takes to see a project through from start to finish. In college we created companies from scratch and developed all of the designed assets that would be applicable for the company. Creating everything from the branding for the company to the website.
Professional Experience
BFC
Production Artist & Marketing Coordinator
2019-2021
Designed a variety of pieces for BFC’s clients and assisted account executives in production artist aspects.
Designed and executed a variety of marketing projects such as email campaigns, tradeshow graphics and social media posts.
Created and kept company website, marketing collateral and internal documents updated.
SpeedPro Imaging
Production & Design Assistant
2017-2019
Designed posters, banners, vehicle graphics, trade displays & other large format printed pieces.
Created print ready files for clients and answered questions they have.
Managed the production and finishing of printed products.
Robo Aerial
Graphic Design Intern
2017
Illustrated a series of drones and people with VR headsets that was used in marketing material.
Designed marketing ads and packages for VR headsets.
Created components for the Robo Aerial website.
JBCBeads.com
Photographer & Web Development
2016-2017
Photographed products such as jewelry and tools to make jewelry.
Edited photos of jewelry and formatted them for the website and marketing Materials.
Managed back end of website.
MY VERSATILITY
Branded Identity
Creating logos is only the start of it! In college I learned what it takes to start from scratch and not only create a logo but an identity that expresses the values of the company. From creating the branding to package design to company collateral, I have experience with it all. View some of the projects below to see what I’m talking about.
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Projects
Digital Experience
The digital age is among us! Not only do I know my way around the print industry I have all the skills and know how to help impact your digital presence. Not only can I code (See site you are currently on), but I have experience working with backend developers doing front-end development. I also do my best to keep up with new technology, for example see the groovy augmented reality work I’ve done!
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The Other Stuff
Design is one of my biggest passions. Some of my others include photography, fine art and creating a nice digital painting. I also enjoy Baseball, a good cocktail and playing cards. If you're looking to learn a little bit about me view some of the stuff below!
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Projects
MY PROCESS
Design can be a very complicated, frustrating thing. Below I outline the process I use to get the job done.
1.
Identify The Problem & Research
To start any design endeavor, it’s crucial to understand what exactly needs to be designed. I try talking to a client to extract as much info about the project as I can before they start to hate my voice.
2.
Brainstorm
My favorite part! You can never have enough research; I write down every little thing that comes into my mind. After I’ve gone down every possible rabbit hole the internet has to offer, I sketch concepts until my left hand goes numb (I’m a righty).
3.
Develop
I pick the cream of the crop from all of the concepts I sketched and start to give them life. Sometimes they look like Frankenstein, and if that’s the case I find more lightning to charge into these ideas.
4.
Feedback
After I’m satisfied with the fruits of my labor, I present the ideas to the client. I listen with an open mind and take vigorous notes of their feedback so I can make my way to the final (not always!) step of the process.
5.
Improve
Rarely is the first idea the best one. If it is, stellar! If it isn’t, I take the clients feedback and do my best 70’s movie montage impersonation to thoroughly work through the process from the beginning to get a better result that makes not only the client happy but the fans of the movie happy too.