I am a researcher at heart who loves to incorporate historical references from museums or an organization's history into a design as easter eggs. I love extremely difficult design challenges that spark a need for creative, innovative solutions that make people proud to be a part of the brands they represent. I am a creative problem-solver who strives to address the tiniest details. For me, design is like assembling a puzzle.…

Emelia Knarr

I am a researcher at heart who loves to incorporate historical references from museums or an organization's history into a design as easter eggs. I love extremely difficult design challenges that spark a need for creative, innovative solutions that make people proud to be a part of the brands they represent. I am a creative problem-solver who strives to address the tiniest details. For me, design is like assembling a puzzle.…

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I am a researcher at heart who loves to incorporate historical references from museums or an organization’s history into a design as easter eggs.

I love extremely difficult design challenges that spark a need for creative, innovative solutions that make people proud to be a part of the brands they represent. I am a creative problem-solver who strives to address the tiniest details. For me, design is like assembling a puzzle.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Independent Contract Part-Time Teacher at Columbia Art League
March 1, 2025 - Present
Instructed age groups 6-9 and 9-12, maximum class of 19 students, in the exploration of art and design through multiple mediums. Acted as an assistant when not teaching. Coordinated and designed curriculum for weekend classes as well as week-long courses.
Photographer at Walt Disney World (Disney Photo Imaging)
January 31, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Took an average of 797 photos a day for guests of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Trained in Sales and Service Center operations and character-specific photography. Received the title of 3rd Most-Downloaded photographer for Pre-Parades during the 2024 Halloween Season.
Cartooning Instructor at Woodhaven Learning Center, EnCircle Technologies
August 31, 2021 - September 14, 2025
Instructed a course, building effective lesson plans with a focus on how to stylize artwork and create cartoonified digital illustrations in Medibang Paint. Prioritized principles and elements of design. Instruction delivered via live, interactive demos over Zoom.
Club Officer at H.O.P.E. Club
June 30, 2019 - September 14, 2025
Coordinated volunteer opportunities for The Salvation Army, The Food Bank, The Children’s Grove, and The Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition. Orchestrated events; experience speaking with news organizations and media.
Volunteer Coordinator Intern at Saving Sight Glasses Recycling Program
August 31, 2017 - September 14, 2025
Managed volunteer room and instructed volunteers, directed outgoing mail. Maintained all equipment for cleaning, sorting, and cataloging glasses for recycling or redistribution.
Independent Contract Part-Time Teacher at Columbia Art League
March 1, 2025 - Present
Instructed age groups 6-9 and 9-12, maximum class size 19, in the exploration of art and design through multiple mediums. Assisted when not teaching. Coordinated and designed curriculum for weekend classes as well as week-long courses.
Photographer at Walt Disney World’s Disney Photo Imaging
January 1, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Took an average of 797 photos a day for guests at Magic Kingdom. Trained in Sales and Service Center operations and character-specific photography. Recognized as 3rd Most-Downloaded photographer for Pre-Parades during the 2024 Halloween Season.
Cartooning Instructor at Woodhaven Learning Center, EnCircle Technologies
August 31, 2021 - September 14, 2025
Instructed course with a focus on stylizing artwork and creating cartoonified digital illustrations in Medibang Paint. Prioritized principles and elements of design. Delivered via live demos over Zoom.
Club Officer at H.O.P.E. Club
June 30, 2019 - September 14, 2025
Coordinated volunteer opportunities for The Salvation Army, The Food Bank, The Children’s Grove, and The Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition. Orchestrated events; experience speaking with news organizations and media.
Volunteer Coordinator Intern (Summers) at Saving Sight Glasses Recycling Program
August 31, 2017 - September 14, 2025
Managed volunteer room and instructed volunteers, directed outgoing mail. Maintained all equipment for cleaning, sorting, and cataloging glasses for recycling or redistribution.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Media Design (M.F.A.) at Full Sail University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (B.F.A.) at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Master of Fine Arts in Media Design (M.F.A.) at Full Sail University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other

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