- Illustrator
Emma McKinney
- Rochester, United States
- 4 projects
I am a Creative Illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. I specialize in children's book illustration, character design, visual storytelling, and environment design.
About
I am a Creative Illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. I specialize in children’s book illustration, character design, visual storytelling, and environment design. I love crafting inclusive artwork that promotes kindness and representation, and I enjoy turning ideas into vibrant visuals that educate and delight audiences.
I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, and I thrive in collaborative, educational settings where art can inspire empathy and curiosity.
- Joined December 2025
Industry experience
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Software & Internet
- Professional Services
- Non-Profit Organization
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Projects · 4
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Work experience· 10 roles
Program Assistant · NTID Summer Vestibule ProgramAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos
Supervised and supported students in educational and recreational activities; fostered an inclusive and welcoming environment; planned weekly activities schedules for assigned groups and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrivals.
Social Media Specialist · NTID Student Life TeamAug 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos
Social Media Specialist · NTID / Student Life TeamAug 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos
Created engaging visual content and social media campaigns for the Deaf community using Adobe Creative Suite. Designed graphics, photos, and video content with Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Wrote captions and developed content that increased audience engagement. Managed multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
Gallery Attendant · NTID Arts CenterJul 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos
Gallery Attendant · Rochester Institute of Technology, Dyer Arts CenterNov 2022 – May 2023 · 7 mos
Gallery Attendant · NTID Dyer Arts CenterJul 2022 – Apr 2023 · 10 mos
Graphic Design Intern · Wonder Women TechJun 2022 – Feb 2023 · 9 mos
Graphic Design Intern · Wonder Women Tech FoundationJun 2022 – Mar 2023 · 10 mos
Education
Bachelor of Illustration · Rochester Institute of Technology2023 – 2026
AAS in Design and Imaging Technology · National Technical Institute for the Deaf2020 – 2023
BFA, Illustration · Rochester Institute of Technology2030 – 2026
AAS, Graphic Design · Rochester Institute of Technology | NTID2030 – 2023
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