I am a Creative Director and Motion Designer with 13+ years of experience building visual stories for challenger brands, and a yoga instructor, sound healing facilitator, and musician who has spent years cultivating embodied, transformational experiences for communities in Atlanta and beyond. These two worlds are not separate. I bring the same intentionality to a brand campaign that I bring to a sound bath: deep listening, purposeful craft, and a genuine desire to move people. I am seeking roles where creativity, wellness, and human connection converge, and where my work contributes to something worth contributing to.

Benny Silva

I am a Creative Director and Motion Designer with 13+ years of experience building visual stories for challenger brands, and a yoga instructor, sound healing facilitator, and musician who has spent years cultivating embodied, transformational experiences for communities in Atlanta and beyond. These two worlds are not separate. I bring the same intentionality to a brand campaign that I bring to a sound bath: deep listening, purposeful craft, and a genuine desire to move people. I am seeking roles where creativity, wellness, and human connection converge, and where my work contributes to something worth contributing to.

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I am a Creative Director and Motion Designer with 13+ years of experience building visual stories for challenger brands, and a yoga instructor, sound healing facilitator, and musician who has spent years cultivating embodied, transformational experiences for communities in Atlanta and beyond.

These two worlds are not separate. I bring the same intentionality to a brand campaign that I bring to a sound bath: deep listening, purposeful craft, and a genuine desire to move people. I am seeking roles where creativity, wellness, and human connection converge, and where my work contributes to something worth contributing to.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder + Creative Director at TRUECRAFT CREATIVE
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded a creative studio specializing in design, motion graphics, and brand strategy; led the creative vision, oversaw art direction and motion graphics, and built a collaborative team to deliver high-quality commercial work. Fostered a culture of transparency and calm assurance while guiding client partnerships and growth.
Freelance Art Director / Motion Designer at Benny Silva Design
January 1, 2018 - Present
Provided high-level creative direction and motion design services for a diverse range of clients and agencies; specialized in scalable production capabilities and tailored digital campaigns, brand identities, and commercial spots.
Senior Motion Designer at Monigle
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Spearheaded motion design and direction for comprehensive brand systems; created dynamic reveal videos, digital campaigns, and environmental designs; collaborated with brand strategists to ensure scalable, consistent motion guidelines across brand collateral.
Art Director / Senior Motion Graphics Designer at Lionstar Films
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2020
Led visual design and motion direction for broadcast commercials, internal communications, live event visuals, and web videos; managed the visual pipeline from concept to completion, ensuring high production value across all media formats.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer at The Impact Partnership
February 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Led the motion graphics department, setting the visual standard for commercial spots and marketing materials; oversaw timelines and creative quality for high-volume production schedules.
Motion Graphics Designer (Contract) at Primal Screen
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Executed high-profile design and motion graphics work for major entertainment clients including Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, and Cartoon Network Latin America; adhered to IP guidelines to create engaging, character-driven broadcast content.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Atlanta School of Massage
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Provided marketing-focused graphic design services for course materials, digital assets, logos, posters, and brand identities for a local institution.
Art Director / Motion Designer at Benny Silva Design
January 1, 2018 - Present
Provide high-level creative direction and motion design services for a diverse range of clients and agencies. Specialize in scaling production capabilities for clients, moving seamlessly between hands-on execution and high-level direction. Deliver tailored solutions for digital campaigns, brand identities, and commercial spots.
Freelance Art Director / Motion Designer at Benny Silva Design
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2022
Developed digital-first creative and motion design for diverse CPG and high-growth clients; translated client objectives into tailored e-commerce and PDP strategy assets; partnered with external agencies to scale production; pivoted between hands-on execution and strategic art direction.
Founder & Lead Facilitator at Resonate Yoga
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded Resonate Yoga to offer embodied practices weaving yoga, breathwork, and sound healing into transformational community experiences; facilitate public and private sound healing journeys; lead yoga classes, sound baths, and breathwork events at studios across Atlanta; facilitate cacao ceremonies and somatic sound experiences; offer private and group sound healing sessions.
Yoga Instructor (200-hour RYT) at Decatur Healing Arts & Partner Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Certified 200-hour RYT in Hatha Yoga with specialized Sound Healing training; guide students through dynamic asana, restorative postures, mantra, pranayama, and somatic movement practices; co-facilitate collaborative events blending yoga with live sound; serve communities through donation-based classes.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
BFA, Motion Media Design at SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BFA, Motion Media Design at SCAD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
200-Hour RYT at Yoga Alliance Registered
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
BFA, Motion Media Design at SCAD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
200-Hour RYT at Yoga Alliance Registered
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Qualifications

Valedictorian
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
200-Hour RYT, Hatha Yoga with Sound Healing
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
200-Hour RYT
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
200-Hour RYT
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Yoga Alliance Registered
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods, Retail, Education