Hi, I’m Emma Waller, an illustrator and designer based in Brooklyn, NY. With a passion for creating vibrant and engaging visuals, I have built a dynamic career through a variety of roles from Artist Manager to Print Production Manager at Funny Face Bakery. I love combining my skills in illustration and design to create compelling work for kids, books, and social media. I graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Communication Design: Illustration, and I’m constantly honing my craft through mentorships and freelance projects. Whether it’s designing logos, book covers, or social media content, I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life in a way that resonates with audiences.

Emma Waller

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Hi, I’m Emma Waller, an illustrator and designer based in Brooklyn, NY. With a passion for creating vibrant and engaging visuals, I have built a dynamic career through a variety of roles from Artist Manager to Print Production Manager at Funny Face Bakery. I love combining my skills in illustration and design to create compelling work for kids, books, and social media. I graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Communication Design: Illustration, and I’m constantly honing my craft through mentorships and freelance projects. Whether it’s designing logos, book covers, or social media content, I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life in a way that resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Emma Waller, an illustrator and designer based in Brooklyn, NY. With a passion for creating vibrant and engaging visuals, I have built a dynamic career through a variety of roles from Artist Manager to Print Production Manager at Funny Face Bakery. I love combining my skills in illustration and design to create compelling work for kids, books, and social media.

I graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Communication Design: Illustration, and I’m constantly honing my craft through mentorships and freelance projects. Whether it’s designing logos, book covers, or social media content, I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life in a way that resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Current Head Illustrator & Designer at Funny Face Bakery
July 1, 2021 - Present
Held five different positions within the company due to continued promotion, including Artist Manager and Print Production Manager. Responsible for leading illustration and design projects, managing artists, and overseeing print production workflows.
Printmaking Studio Monitor at Pratt Institute
December 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Monitored the printmaking studio, ensuring safe and effective use of equipment, providing support and guidance to students.
Studio Artist and Instructor at Pinot’s Palette
December 31, 2019 - August 3, 2025
Led art sessions and instructed groups in painting and art techniques for clients, fostering creativity and skill development.

Education

BFA Communication Design: Illustration at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
3.8 GPA. Minored in The Book.

Qualifications

ITSMe Learning Illustration Mentorship
November 13, 2023 - February 23, 2024
Received 1-on-1 guidance from an ITSME Illustration Agent through a personalized portfolio development plan.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods
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