I’m a multimedia designer with over nine years of experience bringing together brand storytelling, digital campaigns, video content, and audio production into cohesive, creative work. I specialize in creative direction, UX/UI design, video editing, audio engineering, and music production. My work blends strategy with creativity to drive meaningful engagement across print, web, and social media platforms. I value collaboration and take pride in building thoughtful, polished work that connects with people and elevates brands. As an Art Director, Music Producer, and Video Content Creator, I’ve spent the past decade helping brands tell their stories in bold, strategic, and authentic ways. I aim to create experiences that not only look and sound great, but also deliver results. I’ve had the opportunity to work with companies like Allianz Life Insurance, Red Wing Shoe Company, Polaris, Malco, FasTest and more. My projects have included brand identities, print collateral, motion graphics, UX design, and full-scale video production. Whether I’m creating from scratch or improving existing systems, I bring a mix of creative thinking, technical skill, and strategic problem solving to every project. At Studio Eight (2018 to 2024), I led creative and marketing efforts that increased brand visibility and engagement. I directed over 100 video projects, including multilingual pieces, motion graphics, and promotional content that helped clients grow their reach. I worked across branding, digital campaigns, web and print design, illustration, animation, and production. I also mentored junior designers and collaborated closely with internal teams and clients to bring ideas to life. Prior to that, at Be That Design LLC (2017 to 2018), I focused on branding, logo design, and web development, building both print and digital materials that helped clients stand out. I designed and developed websites in WordPress, Squarespace, and Shopify, always prioritizing clean design and user experience. Earlier roles at Sign Zone Inc. and Slam Academy helped refine my production skills while supporting marketing and client needs. With my new certificates from BrainCo I am now more experienced in Prompt Engineering for visual, copy, and video generation across tools like MidJourney, Firefly, Runway, and ChatGPT. I’m always learning, always exploring, and always looking to push creative boundaries. Let’s connect and make something great together.

Cody Laberda

I’m a multimedia designer with over nine years of experience bringing together brand storytelling, digital campaigns, video content, and audio production into cohesive, creative work. I specialize in creative direction, UX/UI design, video editing, audio engineering, and music production. My work blends strategy with creativity to drive meaningful engagement across print, web, and social media platforms. I value collaboration and take pride in building thoughtful, polished work that connects with people and elevates brands. As an Art Director, Music Producer, and Video Content Creator, I’ve spent the past decade helping brands tell their stories in bold, strategic, and authentic ways. I aim to create experiences that not only look and sound great, but also deliver results. I’ve had the opportunity to work with companies like Allianz Life Insurance, Red Wing Shoe Company, Polaris, Malco, FasTest and more. My projects have included brand identities, print collateral, motion graphics, UX design, and full-scale video production. Whether I’m creating from scratch or improving existing systems, I bring a mix of creative thinking, technical skill, and strategic problem solving to every project. At Studio Eight (2018 to 2024), I led creative and marketing efforts that increased brand visibility and engagement. I directed over 100 video projects, including multilingual pieces, motion graphics, and promotional content that helped clients grow their reach. I worked across branding, digital campaigns, web and print design, illustration, animation, and production. I also mentored junior designers and collaborated closely with internal teams and clients to bring ideas to life. Prior to that, at Be That Design LLC (2017 to 2018), I focused on branding, logo design, and web development, building both print and digital materials that helped clients stand out. I designed and developed websites in WordPress, Squarespace, and Shopify, always prioritizing clean design and user experience. Earlier roles at Sign Zone Inc. and Slam Academy helped refine my production skills while supporting marketing and client needs. With my new certificates from BrainCo I am now more experienced in Prompt Engineering for visual, copy, and video generation across tools like MidJourney, Firefly, Runway, and ChatGPT. I’m always learning, always exploring, and always looking to push creative boundaries. Let’s connect and make something great together.

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I’m a multimedia designer with over nine years of experience bringing together brand storytelling, digital campaigns, video content, and audio production into cohesive, creative work. I specialize in creative direction, UX/UI design, video editing, audio engineering, and music production. My work blends strategy with creativity to drive meaningful engagement across print, web, and social media platforms. I value collaboration and take pride in building thoughtful, polished work that connects with people and elevates brands.

As an Art Director, Music Producer, and Video Content Creator, I’ve spent the past decade helping brands tell their stories in bold, strategic, and authentic ways. I aim to create experiences that not only look and sound great, but also deliver results.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with companies like Allianz Life Insurance, Red Wing Shoe Company, Polaris, Malco, FasTest and more. My projects have included brand identities, print collateral, motion graphics, UX design, and full-scale video production. Whether I’m creating from scratch or improving existing systems, I bring a mix of creative thinking, technical skill, and strategic problem solving to every project.

At Studio Eight (2018 to 2024), I led creative and marketing efforts that increased brand visibility and engagement. I directed over 100 video projects, including multilingual pieces, motion graphics, and promotional content that helped clients grow their reach. I worked across branding, digital campaigns, web and print design, illustration, animation, and production. I also mentored junior designers and collaborated closely with internal teams and clients to bring ideas to life.

Prior to that, at Be That Design LLC (2017 to 2018), I focused on branding, logo design, and web development, building both print and digital materials that helped clients stand out. I designed and developed websites in WordPress, Squarespace, and Shopify, always prioritizing clean design and user experience. Earlier roles at Sign Zone Inc. and Slam Academy helped refine my production skills while supporting marketing and client needs.

With my new certificates from BrainCo I am now more experienced in Prompt Engineering for visual, copy, and video generation across tools like MidJourney, Firefly, Runway, and ChatGPT.

I’m always learning, always exploring, and always looking to push creative boundaries. Let’s connect and make something great together.

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Work Experience

Founder and Creative Director at DAZZLE CO.
October 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and Creative Director leading a multidisciplinary studio delivering brand strategy, design, video production, and audio services to small businesses, startups, and creators. Developed visual identity and messaging framework for Linehaul Station and created a brand system, vehicle wraps, and digital assets for Beyond Heating & Air. Provided creative consulting to clarify positioning, improve audience targeting, and build sustainable content systems. Directed and produced short- and long-form video content for social channels to drive engagement and audience growth.
Art Director at STUDIO EIGHT
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2024
Led strategic creative direction and marketing initiatives for 20+ B2B and B2C brands including Allianz Life Insurance, Polaris, Red Wing, FasTest, Malco Tools, Sage Glass, and Mindware. Produced 100+ multilingual promotional videos and motion graphics for YouTube, Instagram, and client websites; improved retention and engagement. Directed cross-platform creative execution across print, digital, and web, including brand identity, illustration, UX/UI design, animation, press checks, and print production quality control. Directed 360-degree projects, improved production efficiency by 20% with Adobe Workfront, and nurtured client relationships increasing retention by 25%.
Graphic Designer at Be That Design LLC
March 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Designed print and digital brand assets including logos, email templates, menus, and marketing collateral for clients such as LYFE Kitchen, CMKG, and Wendy’s, enhancing brand consistency. Developed and optimized websites using WordPress, Squarespace, and Shopify, improving UX/UI and conversions. Collaborated with clients and internal teams to deliver strategic design solutions under tight timelines, boosting turnaround efficiency by 15%.

Education

BFA Graphic Design/Illustration at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Software & Internet