Hi! I'm Emily Bankston, a passionate creative with extensive experience in art direction, graphic design, and production. My journey has allowed me to collaborate on numerous projects, from YouTube productions to music videos, and I thrive on creating visually compelling narratives. I love working with teams to bring ideas to life and ensure every detail aligns with the overall vision. I'm particularly skilled in managing production logistics and budgets, making sure projects run smoothly from concept to completion. I believe in the power of storytelling through diverse mediums and am always looking for new challenges to push my creative boundaries.…

EMILY BANKSTON

Hi! I'm Emily Bankston, a passionate creative with extensive experience in art direction, graphic design, and production. My journey has allowed me to collaborate on numerous projects, from YouTube productions to music videos, and I thrive on creating visually compelling narratives. I love working with teams to bring ideas to life and ensure every detail aligns with the overall vision. I'm particularly skilled in managing production logistics and budgets, making sure projects run smoothly from concept to completion. I believe in the power of storytelling through diverse mediums and am always looking for new challenges to push my creative boundaries.…

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Hi! I’m Emily Bankston, a passionate creative with extensive experience in art direction, graphic design, and production. My journey has allowed me to collaborate on numerous projects, from YouTube productions to music videos, and I thrive on creating visually compelling narratives. I love working with teams to bring ideas to life and ensure every detail aligns with the overall vision. I’m particularly skilled in managing production logistics and budgets, making sure projects run smoothly from concept to completion. I believe in the power of storytelling through diverse mediums and am always looking for new challenges to push my creative boundaries.

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Work Experience

Art Director, Production Designer at YZ PRODUCTIONS
August 1, 2024 - Present
Served as Creative Producer, Art Director, Wardrobe stylist and Production Designer for a YouTube creator with 20M+ subscribers, overseeing visual storytelling across weekly productions. Managed weekly budgets for crew, set builds, wardrobe, props, and operational needs while collaborating in creative meetings to shape narratives for each video.
Assistant Producer at IN THE RING PRODUCTIONS LLC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Supported production planning by managing calendars, tracking timelines and expenses, and assisting with budget allocation while conducting in-depth research on documentary subjects. Coordinated interview logistics and managed media collection and licensing agreements.
Graphic Designer at BASKET STUDIO
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created storyboards shot lists for several commercials including Amazon Alexa and produced business proposals while designing websites to promote and market a new company in a growth phase.
Freelance Production Designer at SPIN PR GROUP
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked with the president of Spin PR to design graphics for physical flyers and social media campaigns to drive business and promote events.

Education

Masters in Arts Administration at University of New Orleans
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts and Art History at University of Colorado at Boulder
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment