Dave Sunshine

Creative Lead and in-house graphic design director with 10 years of experience building brand identity systems, producing multi-channel marketing campaigns, and leading design/production end-to-end. Experienced in motion graphics, video editing, infographics, trade show and environmental graphics, and cross-functional collaboration across marketing, product, sales, and leadership. FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot; available for in-house and freelance work.

Projects

Selkie

This is my most recent project - a logo for a local stained glass maker.

Work History

Creative Lead

ScaniflyMay 2022 - Jul 2025 • 3 yrs 3 mos◦ Owned end-to-end visual strategy for a fast-growing SaaS brand, establishing brand guidelines, color systems, and typography standards adopted across all teams. ◦ Produced creative across every channel: website, digital campaigns, social media, sales decks, trade show booths, swag, and video, increasing brand consistency and recognition. ◦ Launched and produced podcast with branded motion graphics, audiograms, and promotional assets. ◦ Designed infographics and animations that simplified complex drone/solar data concepts for non-technical audiences, supporting sales and marketing conversion. ◦ Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, product, sales, and leadership to align business goals and creative output.

Freelance & Independant Work

Self-Employed◦ Designed brand identity systems including logos, color palettes, and typography guidelines, delivering cohesive, production-ready assets across digital and print applications. ◦ Produced motion graphics and short-form video content for social media, including animated brand assets, reels, and promotional clips optimized for Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. ◦ Managed client relationships independently, scoping projects, setting timelines, and delivering polished work without oversight, demonstrating the same creative ownership brought to in-house roles.

Director of Design & Production

Power Play ImagingJul 2018 - May 2022 • 3 yrs 11 mos◦ Built brand identity and full marketing system from the ground up for a signage startup, including logos, vehicle wraps, wayfinding systems, and large-format print collateral. ◦ Managed creative production from concept through installation on complex architectural signage and custom graphics projects. ◦ Served as primary liaison between clients, engineers, and architects - translating technical requirements into high-visibility, on-brand solutions. ◦ Grew client portfolio and contributed to sales collateral that supported business development.

Graphic Designer (Contract)

Virginia ABC AuthorityNov 2017 - Jul 2018 • 9 mos◦ Delivered comprehensive print and digital design, brochures, signage, direct mail, email graphics, and presentations during a major organizational transition from government agency to independent authority. ◦ Maintained brand continuity across all materials during a high-stakes rebranding period.

Senior Graphic Designer

Arena Stage (Performing Arts)Mar 2015 - Dec 2017 • 2 yrs 10 mos◦ Designed seasonal campaign collateral for one of D.C.'s leading performing arts venues, reaching 300,000+ attendees annually. ◦ Art directed photo shoots and collaborated with teams on marketing strategy across events, fundraising, and community outreach. ◦ Mentored junior designers and contributed to a culture of craft and intentional storytelling.

Graphic Designer

Quad Learning / American HonorsJun 2014 - Nov 2014 • 6 mos◦ Designed creative assets for recruiting, sales, and investor presentations supporting rapid growth. ◦ Executed content marketing across email, web, and social platforms aligned with brand voice.

Graphic Designer (Contract)

Honest TeaJul 2013 - Dec 2013 • 6 mos◦ Designed POS displays, packaging concepts, apparel graphics, and social media assets for a nationally recognized consumer brand. ◦ Delivered production-ready files across retail and digital touchpoints on tight deadlines.

Education

Full Sail University

B.S., B.S. in Graphic Design2013

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