Dustin Tamilio
About Dustin Tamilio
Dustin Tamilio is the Creative Director at Levelwing in Charleston, South Carolina, with a rich background in creative direction and design across various agencies and freelance roles.
Dustin Tamilio's Role at Levelwing
Dustin Tamilio serves as the Creative Director at Levelwing, based in Charleston, South Carolina. In his current role, he is responsible for providing creative direction for content calendars, video content, display banners, and websites. Dustin oversees all design elements, edits videos, and designs motion graphics across various media platforms. He played a critical role in relaunching the Levelwing agency with a comprehensive rebrand, new website, and enhanced social media presence.
Dustin Tamilio's Freelance Career
Dustin Tamilio has extensive experience working as a Freelance Creative Director. He spent 10 months in 2019 and 2020 offering his creative services in St. Petersburg, Florida. Earlier in 2019, he also worked as a Freelance Creative Director for four months in Atlanta, Georgia. During this period, he developed shareable content for brand partners and directed various creative projects.
Tenure at PPK
Dustin Tamilio worked at PPK in different capacities over the years. Initially, he joined as an Art Director from 2006 to 2010 in Tampa, Florida. He later served as the Executive Creative Director from 2016 to 2019 in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area, where he was instrumental in directing significant creative projects, including the activation for Bridgestone during Super Bowl LV.
Experience with Wunderman Thompson Atlanta
From 2012 to 2016, Dustin Tamilio held prominent roles at Wunderman Thompson Atlanta. He began as a Creative Director and was later promoted to Group Creative Director. In these capacities, he led diverse creative initiatives, collaborated with major brand partners, and honed his passion for storytelling through editing and motion graphics.
Educational Background and Early Career
Dustin Tamilio holds a BFA in Fine Art & Graphic Design from The University of Akron, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. He started his professional journey as a Graphic Designer at JWT Action in Akron, Ohio, where he worked from 2003 to 2006. His early career laid the foundation for his future roles in creative direction and design.
Awards and Recognitions
Dustin Tamilio has been honored with numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. His accolades include Cannes, The Clios, Communication Arts, LIAs, Webbys, FWA, How, Graphis, EFFIE, The One Show, and The Radio Mercury Awards. These recognitions highlight his significant contributions to the creative industry and his expertise in storytelling and design.