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Dylan Mininger

Boston,MA

Summary

Creative production leader with 10+ years of experience guiding integrated campaigns across video, digital, print, and live experiences. Proven ability to scale operations, inspire high-performing teams, and deliver innovative, on-brand storytelling. Adept at vendor management, budget oversight, and agile project leadership—combining strategic insight with a collaborative, “LEGO over ego” mindset.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Media Product Designer

McGraw Hill Education
12.2022 - Current
  • Lead an integrated production pipeline spanning animation, live action, and interactive media for national K–5 educational programs.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and promoting innovative design solutions.
  • Oversaw resource allocation for multiple projects spanning the creation of over 1,700 assets, balancing workloads to meet tight deadlines effectively.
  • Manage a high-performing team of producers and editors, scaling with trusted freelance talent and negotiating vendor contracts to deliver hundreds of videos annually.
  • Partner cross-functionally with creative directors, product stakeholders, and marketing teams to ensure strategic alignment and exceptional creative execution.
  • Establish and refine workflows using agile methods, Jira, and Confluence to increase delivery speed and improve review cycles.
  • Oversee budgets of over $5M and resource planning for multimillion-dollar creative campaigns, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Admissions Media Manager

Hebron Academy
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Directed integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, and live experiences, elevating the school’s national brand presence.
  • Built and managed an in-house production team and freelance network to produce high-impact video content and marketing collateral.
  • Implemented new operational processes and reporting systems to streamline production and reduce turnaround times.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create targeted content for various digital platforms.
  • Analyzed audience analytics to refine outreach efforts and improve campaign effectiveness.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in media management and content creation.
  • Implemented innovative tools for tracking media performance, driving data-informed decision-making.

Instructor, Post-Production

University of New Orleans
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Taught advanced post-production and editing for film and digital media, emphasizing narrative craft and industry-standard workflows.
  • Mentored students on creative problem solving, production planning, and collaborative storytelling.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and collaboration among students.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.

Creative Producer & Video Editor (Freelance)

Various Clients
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Produced integrated campaigns for brands and agencies, leading cross-functional teams through concepting, filming, editing, and delivery for broadcast, digital, and event experiences.
  • Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of projects while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
  • Developed creative concepts for multimedia projects, enhancing client engagement and brand visibility.
  • Collaborated with clients to refine project scopes, aligning creative strategies with business objectives.
  • Elevated content quality, implementing rigorous editing and review cycles that ensured all materials met brand standards.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by creating visually appealing and compelling content for digital platforms.

Education

MFA - Film Production and Post-Production

University of New Orleans
05-2021

BFA - Digital Filmmaking

Loyola University New Orleans
05-2018

Skills

  • Integrated Production Leadership
  • Creative Operations & Process Design
  • Cross-Platform Campaign Management
  • Vendor & Freelancer Network Development
  • Budgeting & Resource Allocation
  • Agency & In-House Team Building
  • Agile & Hybrid Workflows
  • Strategic Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder & Partner Management
  • End-to-End Video & Post-Production
  • Product design
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Mockups and prototypes
  • Design thinking
  • Branding and identity
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Content strategy
  • Product management

Select Achievements

  • - Scaled McGraw Hill’s video production from 0 to 1,700+ assets for a national curriculum launch, introducing streamlined creative operations.
  • - Built and maintained a trusted vendor and freelancer network across animation, live action, and interactive media, cutting onboarding times by 30%.
  • - Recognized for fostering a collaborative culture that empowers teams to self-organize and consistently exceed creative and delivery goals.

Timeline

Lead Media Product Designer

McGraw Hill Education
12.2022 - Current

Admissions Media Manager

Hebron Academy
07.2021 - 11.2022

Instructor, Post-Production

University of New Orleans
01.2020 - 06.2021

Creative Producer & Video Editor (Freelance)

Various Clients
01.2014 - 01.2021

MFA - Film Production and Post-Production

University of New Orleans

BFA - Digital Filmmaking

Loyola University New Orleans

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