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Her mission is to elevate underrepresented voices, cultivate intentional creative spaces, and produce work that inspires collective transformation.
Her mission is to elevate underrepresented voices, cultivate intentional creative spaces, and produce work that inspires collective transformation.
Purpose
ABOUT
Kaylyn J. Hill (KJH) is a Dallas-based and Louisiana-Rooted creative director, producer, and founder of A Dope Black Creative. With a deep commitment to multi-cultural narratives and intentional collaboration, her work spans creative and content strategy, media production, and designing live experiences.
KJH blends strategic insight with creative intuition to shape authentic, impact-centered projects that move both minds and hearts. Whether she’s behind the lens, building brands, or guiding conversations, Kaylyn’s work is rooted in purpose and powered by a belief in the transformative power of storytelling.
KJH blends strategic insight with creative intuition to shape authentic, impact-centered projects that move both minds and hearts. Whether she’s behind the lens, building brands, or guiding conversations, Kaylyn’s work is rooted in purpose and powered by a belief in the transformative power of storytelling.
Services
Campaign Ideation
Brand Positioning
Cross-Functional Leadership
Creative Direction & Strategy
Integrated Marketing Strategy
End-to-end creative vision, concept development, and strategic leadership for campaigns, events, and brand activations. I shape stories that resonate deeply, inspire action, and build cultural relevance.
Virtual Reality & Web3 Concepts
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Video Direction & Executive Production
On-Set Photography
Documentary & Event Coverage
Testimonial & Interview Production
Visual Storytelling & Media Production
Art Direction
I produce visuals that speak — from photography to film. I lead production with a culturally conscious lens to deliver media that reflects authenticity and community.
Editing & Delivery
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Podcast Visuals
From digital assets to event branding, I design with purpose. Every graphic tells a story — from community flyers to major corporate decks.
Social Media Visuals
Graphic Design & Content Creation
Cultural Event Branding
Keynote & Deck Design
Graphic Design for Events & Digital Campaigns
Brand Collateral
Worked With
The Current Event Nonprofit
Project
Kaylyn's Roles
Project Result
The Overview
Role: Creative Director and Board Member for The Current Event
Deliverable: Interactive nonprofit website launching August 2024
Deliverable: Interactive nonprofit website launching August 2024
Kaylyn leads the creative vision and brand development for this innovative non-profit organization. The role focuses on creating an inclusive platform that transforms traditional fundraising through culturally relevant experiences and meaningful community engagement.
Brand identity system and guidelines
Marketing and communication assets
Marketing and communication assets
Designing compelling pitch decks
Creating sponsor engagement materials
Developing presentation templates
Creating sponsor engagement materials
Developing presentation templates
The creative strategy aims to:
Transform traditional fundraising models
Create comfortable engagement opportunities
Build meaningful corporate partnerships
Drive community-centered impact
Transform traditional fundraising models
Create comfortable engagement opportunities
Build meaningful corporate partnerships
Drive community-centered impact
Core Responsibilities:
Impact Focus:
Design Approach:
The creative direction emphasizes:
Accessible and inclusive design
Light-hearted yet conscious tone
Culturally relevant visual language
Innovative event storytelling
Accessible and inclusive design
Light-hearted yet conscious tone
Culturally relevant visual language
Innovative event storytelling
Strategic Vision:
Reimagining nonprofit engagement through creative event experiences
Building bridges between corporate sponsors and community impact
Establishing a distinctive brand voice that balances purposeful mission with accessible tone
Building bridges between corporate sponsors and community impact
Establishing a distinctive brand voice that balances purposeful mission with accessible tone
The Current Event Non Profit Brand + Style Guide
Social Media Post
Sponsorship Materials:
Digital Presence:
Leading website design and user experience
Creating dynamic content strategy
Overseeing digital asset development
Creating dynamic content strategy
Overseeing digital asset development
Brand Development:
Creating comprehensive brand identity system
Establishing design guidelines and visual language
Developing tone of voice and messaging strategy
Establishing design guidelines and visual language
Developing tone of voice and messaging strategy
Logotype
GovTech Con 2024
Project
Project Result
The Overview
Role: Graphic Designer
Deliverable: Sponsorship Deck
Budget: $1,500
Deliverable: Sponsorship Deck
Budget: $1,500
As a result of the strategic visual approach:
The sponsorship deck set a new standard for future conference materials, serving as a template for continued growth and outreach.
The design work led by Kaylyn directly contributed to the strong visual cohesion and professional presentation of GovTechCon 2024, helping to secure sponsorships from major industry leaders including AWS, Deloitte, Markon, and Yellow Tail Tech. The sponsorship deck not only elevated the brand perception of the event but also served as a key tool in communicating impact, reach, and ROI to potential partners.
The event saw record-breaking attendance with over 2,500 government tech professionals participating.
As the graphic designer for GovTechCon 2024, Kaylyn led the development of a cohesive visual identity for the conference, aligning design elements with the event’s core mission of empowering the next generation of government technology professionals. A standout contribution was the design of the official sponsorship deck, which played a key role in securing high-profile sponsors such as AWS, Deloitte, Markon, and Yellow Tail Tech.
The sponsorship deck was crafted to reflect the event’s forward-thinking theme, “Welcome to the Future of GovTech,” while highlighting compelling metrics — over 2,500 attendees, 50+ speakers, and 40+ sessions. Through a visually impactful and strategically structured presentation, the deck clearly communicated the value of partnership, directly contributing to the event’s successful sponsorship outcomes.
The sponsorship deck was crafted to reflect the event’s forward-thinking theme, “Welcome to the Future of GovTech,” while highlighting compelling metrics — over 2,500 attendees, 50+ speakers, and 40+ sessions. Through a visually impactful and strategically structured presentation, the deck clearly communicated the value of partnership, directly contributing to the event’s successful sponsorship outcomes.
GovTechCon 2024 exceeded its sponsorship goals, attracting both returning and first-time partners.
The visual assets received praise from sponsors and stakeholders for their clarity, professionalism, and alignment with the event’s future-forward theme.
Quakertown, USA
Project
Project Result
The Overview
Role: On-Set Photographer
As the on-set photographer, Kaylyn captured behind-the-scenes moments throughout the filming of Quakertown, USA. Her photography helped document the production process, highlighted the creative energy on set, and contributed to the film’s visual archive. The images were later used for promotional materials, press coverage, and internal storytelling — bringing the film’s narrative to life beyond the screen.
Captured high-quality behind-the-scenes photography that documented the full scope of production, from staging and setup to emotional performance moments.
Collaborated closely with directors and producers to ensure visual consistency and narrative alignment.
Focused on storytelling through imagery — spotlighting the cultural significance of Quakertown, a historically Black community displaced in the 1920s.
Maintained discretion and professionalism on set while navigating tight shooting schedules and evolving production environments.
Edited and curated photo selections to reflect both the historical depth and present-day artistry of the project.
Collaborated closely with directors and producers to ensure visual consistency and narrative alignment.
Focused on storytelling through imagery — spotlighting the cultural significance of Quakertown, a historically Black community displaced in the 1920s.
Maintained discretion and professionalism on set while navigating tight shooting schedules and evolving production environments.
Edited and curated photo selections to reflect both the historical depth and present-day artistry of the project.
As part of her role as On-Set Photographer, Kaylyn aimed to achieve the following objectives:
re:Invent 2024
Project
Kaylyn's Roles
Project Result
The Overview
Budget: $230K
Deliverables:
Deliverables:
The initiative successfully captured and amplified IDE stories at AWS's largest annual event, creating lasting content assets that showcase Amazon's commitment to inclusive technology leadership while engaging global audiences across multiple platforms.
As Visual Design Lead / Art Director for IXT's media presence at re:Invent 2024, Kaylyn orchestrated comprehensive visual IDE storytelling for Amazon’s flagship technology conference, engaging over 65,000 global attendees. The initiative focused on amplifying Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) narratives through strategic content creation and distribution.
Coordinated with AWS Video Program team
Directed multiple video and photo crews
Managed post-production workflow
Orchestrated content distribution strategy
Directed multiple video and photo crews
Managed post-production workflow
Orchestrated content distribution strategy
Production Management
Scope of Direction
End-to-end management of IXT photography and videography
Vendor and internal partner coordination
Social media strategy and content creation
Documentary coverage of IDE presence and initiatives
Vendor and internal partner coordination
Social media strategy and content creation
Documentary coverage of IDE presence and initiatives
Video Production
Customer testimonial video for AWS YouTube channel
Three feature interviews with IDE leadership
Documentary coverage of community impact initiatives
Three feature interviews with IDE leadership
Documentary coverage of community impact initiatives
Amazon One Medical
Social Storytelling
Real-time content creation and distribution
Strategic narrative development
Community engagement content reaching 5000+ attendees
Strategic narrative development
Community engagement content reaching 5000+ attendees
Photography
Event documentation of IDE presence
Executive portraits and candid coverage
Community engagement photography
Social media optimized assets
Executive portraits and candid coverage
Community engagement photography
Social media optimized assets