ABOUT
Gavin Dyce is a multidisciplinary designer and visual storyteller specializing in brand-driven design, motion fundamentals, and creative strategy. SAIC alum now based in the Bay Area, passionate about contributing to the community that shaped his creative roots.
Education
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) / 2019 – 2023
BFA with an emphasis on Visual Communication Design
experience
Junior Designer
Design & Production Intern
Board member
Design Intern
JOHN MCNEIL STUDIO
2023—2025
TOM, DICK AND HARRY
2022
SAIC AIGA
2021—2023
THULIOT ASSOCIATES
2021
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop conceptually driven visual assets for B2B, retail, and non-profit clients. Led campaign creative production across web, social media, print, and video—ensuring brand guidelines were upheld while consistently exceeding expectations from briefing to final delivery. Conceptualized and animated motion assets across platforms.
Clients: Creative Growth, Commvault, Nike, BMC, Five9, Matson, Palo Alto, Cisco, JMS
Supported production and design across client and internal projects. Assisted on shoots and occasionally appeared as talent. Created promotional marketing materials aligned with brand guidelines. Led visual strategy for a social awareness campaign, developing a cohesive social media layout. Designed branding assets for a logo redesign.
Clients: Devon Bank, Chicago Weeps, CDK, MIF, NLU, TDH
Directed design initiatives across leadership and social media teams. Designed promotional assets for events and workshops, refreshing visuals within brand guidelines. Presented and organized content for talks and portfolio reviews. Contributed to weekly newsletters by sourcing content and updating visuals within a consistent design system.
Clients: SAIC AIGA, AIGA, Mind The Grid, Show Don’t Tell
Co-created a bilingual (English/Spanish) plant care handbook for on-site gardeners, simplifying key maintenance guidelines. Designed an intuitive icon system to communicate plant type, watering, sunlight, soil, and pruning needs. Collaborated with the firm’s owner on layout and branding to ensure clarity, accessibility, and visual consistency.