Hi, I'm Dylan Marentes, a graphic designer based in Richmond, VA. I specialize in branding, print, and digital design, blending traditional craft with web assets. I earned a BFA in Graphic Design from VCU and expanded my practice with the SRISA Florence education abroad program, plus Mellon Pathways fellowship. Fluent in English and Spanish, I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate ideas into visuals that resonate. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I design logos, packaging, and web graphics, and I’m excited to continue growing in branding, UX-focused projects, and education-related design.

Dylan Marentes

Hi, I'm Dylan Marentes, a graphic designer based in Richmond, VA. I specialize in branding, print, and digital design, blending traditional craft with web assets. I earned a BFA in Graphic Design from VCU and expanded my practice with the SRISA Florence education abroad program, plus Mellon Pathways fellowship. Fluent in English and Spanish, I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate ideas into visuals that resonate. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I design logos, packaging, and web graphics, and I’m excited to continue growing in branding, UX-focused projects, and education-related design.

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Hi, I’m Dylan Marentes, a graphic designer based in Richmond, VA. I specialize in branding, print, and digital design, blending traditional craft with web assets. I earned a BFA in Graphic Design from VCU and expanded my practice with the SRISA Florence education abroad program, plus Mellon Pathways fellowship.

Fluent in English and Spanish, I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate ideas into visuals that resonate. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I design logos, packaging, and web graphics, and I’m excited to continue growing in branding, UX-focused projects, and education-related design.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Web/Graphics Intern at Richmond Public Schools
October 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Worked with another graphic designer and helped with projects and graphics. Designed logos, flyers, graphics, calendars, etc. Worked on website inventory and wireframes.
Volunteer Designer at The Treat Shop
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Communicated with the business owner about preferences and style of marketing materials. Designed a business card, logo and menu.
Front Service Clerk at Publix Super Market
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Carefully bag and sort groceries. Assist customers with loading groceries in cars. Maintain a clean environment.

Education

BFA at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2028
Education Abroad Program at VCU Education Abroad — SRISA, Florence, Italy
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
AAS in Web Design and Graphic Specialization at Brightpoint Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Grant Recipient & Research Fellow at Mellon Pathways Program (Grant Recipient & Research Fellow)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Coursera Certificate at Founders of User Experience (UX) Design
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Founders of User Experience (UX) Design Certificate
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Mellon Pathways Program - Grant Recipient & Research Fellow
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment