Design Portfolio here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My mission is to blend the worlds of art and design with emotion. I strive for all my work to be human-centered and full of life, creating experiences that resonate deeply. I am drawn to color and texture, and have a weakness for old things that are made well. I fully believe that creativity is what makes the world go ‘round — and I’m honored to be apart of it. ‍ With a BFA in Graphic Design and 16+ years of experience, my passion currently lies at the intersection of design, fashion, and photography. This multidisciplinary background shows a proven capacity to craft compelling work that captures attention and builds connection. ‍ Beyond this, I possess a strong entrepreneurial drive. I am deeply excited by the process of taking an idea and nurturing it into a tangible reality. This experience in launching and building multiple businesses has honed my skills in strategic thinking, problem-solving, wearing multiple hats, and executing vision from the ground up. I currently reside in San Diego, California with my husband, daughter, and two cats. We live in a 1950s adobe brick home surrounded by orange trees.…

Emma Brooks

Design Portfolio here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My mission is to blend the worlds of art and design with emotion. I strive for all my work to be human-centered and full of life, creating experiences that resonate deeply. I am drawn to color and texture, and have a weakness for old things that are made well. I fully believe that creativity is what makes the world go ‘round — and I’m honored to be apart of it. ‍ With a BFA in Graphic Design and 16+ years of experience, my passion currently lies at the intersection of design, fashion, and photography. This multidisciplinary background shows a proven capacity to craft compelling work that captures attention and builds connection. ‍ Beyond this, I possess a strong entrepreneurial drive. I am deeply excited by the process of taking an idea and nurturing it into a tangible reality. This experience in launching and building multiple businesses has honed my skills in strategic thinking, problem-solving, wearing multiple hats, and executing vision from the ground up. I currently reside in San Diego, California with my husband, daughter, and two cats. We live in a 1950s adobe brick home surrounded by orange trees.…

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Design Portfolio here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

My mission is to blend the worlds of art and design with emotion. I strive for all my work to be human-centered and full of life, creating experiences that resonate deeply. I am drawn to color and texture, and have a weakness for old things that are made well. I fully believe that creativity is what makes the world go ‘round — and I’m honored to be apart of it.
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With a BFA in Graphic Design and 16+ years of experience, my passion currently lies at the intersection of design, fashion, and photography. This multidisciplinary background shows a proven capacity to craft compelling work that captures attention and builds connection.
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Beyond this, I possess a strong entrepreneurial drive. I am deeply excited by the process of taking an idea and nurturing it into a tangible reality. This experience in launching and building multiple businesses has honed my skills in strategic thinking, problem-solving, wearing multiple hats, and executing vision from the ground up.

I currently reside in San Diego, California with my husband, daughter, and two cats. We live in a 1950s adobe brick home surrounded by orange trees.

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English
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Founder, Art Director at Pair Up
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2024
A sustainable fashion brand dedicated to reducing environmental waste through the use of deadstock fabric and responsible manufacturing.
Freelance, Multidisciplinary at Emmadime
December 31, 2008 - Present
Operated a multidisciplinary creative studio, providing art direction, graphic design (digital & print), photography, styling, and branding services to a diverse range of clients across the premium brand landscape. Directed projects from conceptualization to completion, offering strategic insights and innovative solutions to elevate brand storytelling and deliver authentic experiences.
Design Director, Brand and Marketing at Curology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
As the second creative hire at this rapidly growing startup, I played a pivotal role in developing the brand's visual language and content strategy from the ground up. I oversaw and executed all aspects of content creation, spanning photography, video, marketing campaigns, email, website, and social media. Notably, I was solely responsible for shaping and managing their social media presence. A significant challenge was devising the packaging design solution for custom, individualized skincare bottles, ensuring each label accurately conveyed specific customer information while maintaining brand aesthetic.
Graphic Designer at Cuyana
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Supported Cuyana’s design needs across both print and digital platforms, creating a range of assets including advertisements, blog content, email newsletters, website designs, hang tags, clothing tags, catalogs, lookbooks, and more. Ensured all designs aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and storytelling, contributing to a cohesive and impactful customer experience.
Author, Knitwear Design at Chronicle Books
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Authored a knitwear book (Knitting by Design) focused on showing the entire design process, from ideation to execution. I designed and knitted 15 pieces, wrote the copy in collaboration with my editor, and art directed and styled photography.
Art Department Intern at Teen Vogue, Conde Nast
December 30, 2007 - May 30, 2008
I assisted the Art Department under the Creative Direction of Lina Kutsovskaya. Primarily helped with design and layout, as well as daily upkeep of department.
Co-Founder, Art Director at Hands-On
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
A digital design shop, co-founded with the talented Chelsea Fullerton Jones. We sold affordable, fully-customizable design templates that were immediately ready to open and use. They were accompanied by supporting materials that create a quick and seamless editing process. • Apart of Adobe Stock Template release in 2016 • AIGA featured Hands On in the article — “Do Templates Make Good Design Accessible to All or Diminish the Role of the Designer?” https://bit.ly/2K48X6N
Founder, Photo/Video Studio Manager at The Hannah House
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Created and ran a multi-use photo/video studio based in Oakland, California. Some of our clients included: Everlane, McDonalds, Jungmaven, Modern Citizen, Ashley Batz, Melanie Abrantes Designs, Mr. Holmes Bakehouse, Lauren Crew, Drifter Organics, Peek Kids, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Oklahoma State University
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009

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Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution

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