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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.…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.

Emma McKinney

Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +4

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Pencil Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Program Assistant at NTID Summer Vestibule Program

August 1, 2024 - Present

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 at NTID Student Life Team

August 24, 2023 - November 18, 2024

Social Media Specialist at NTID / Student Life Team

August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024

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 at NTID Arts Center

July 31, 2023 - October 31, 2024

Gallery Attendant at Rochester Institute of Technology, Dyer Arts Center

November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Managed opening and closing procedures, welcomed visitors, and supported exhibitions. Assisted with gallery events and educational programs.

Gallery Attendant at NTID Dyer Arts Center

July 31, 2022 - April 30, 2023

Graphic Design Intern at Wonder Women Tech

June 30, 2022 - February 28, 2023

Graphic Design Intern at Wonder Women Tech Foundation

June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023

Designed social media graphics and visual storytelling content; produced event flyers, logos, and promotional materials; collaborated with team to meet project deadlines.

Teaching Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology / NTID

December 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Demonstrated Web Design and Raster & Vector Graphics course work; edited instructional videos using Camtasia; tutored students in web design and digital media concepts.

Teaching Assistant (Art/ Graphics) at NTID

November 29, 2021 - May 30, 2022