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Hello! I’m Emily Hake, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in animation and character-driven visual storytelling. My passion is to entertain and enrich through stories that are beautiful, dangerous, and true. With freelance commissions and hands-on experience in retail and the office, I bring creativity, reliability, and a strong work ethic to every project. I enjoy blending traditional drawing with digital tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Krita, Photoshop, and OpenToonz to craft engaging characters and compelling narratives.…Hello! I’m Emily Hake, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in animation and character-driven visual storytelling. My passion is to entertain and enrich through stories that are beautiful, dangerous, and true. With freelance commissions and hands-on experience in retail and the office, I bring creativity, reliability, and a strong work ethic to every project. I enjoy blending traditional drawing with digital tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Krita, Photoshop, and OpenToonz to craft engaging characters and compelling narratives.

Emily Hake

Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, +2

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Hello! I’m Emily Hake, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in animation and character-driven visual storytelling. My passion is to entertain and enrich through stories that are beautiful, dangerous, and true. With freelance commissions and hands-on experience in retail and the office, I bring creativity, reliability, and a strong work ethic to every project. I enjoy blending traditional drawing with digital tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Krita, Photoshop, and OpenToonz to craft engaging characters and compelling narratives.…Hello! I’m Emily Hake, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in animation and character-driven visual storytelling. My passion is to entertain and enrich through stories that are beautiful, dangerous, and true. With freelance commissions and hands-on experience in retail and the office, I bring creativity, reliability, and a strong work ethic to every project. I enjoy blending traditional drawing with digital tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Krita, Photoshop, and OpenToonz to craft engaging characters and compelling narratives.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Emily Hake, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in animation and character-driven visual storytelling. My passion is to entertain and enrich through stories that are beautiful, dangerous, and true.

With freelance commissions and hands-on experience in retail and the office, I bring creativity, reliability, and a strong work ethic to every project. I enjoy blending traditional drawing with digital tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Krita, Photoshop, and OpenToonz to craft engaging characters and compelling narratives.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Design Coordinator at O'Reilly Auto Parts

February 1, 2026 - Present

Create and update online databases for file sharing across internal and external teams, ensuring accurate and current information is accessible and concise. Maintain project schedules and follow up to keep timelines on track. Order survey reports across multiple disciplines and process once received.

Commission Artist at Self-Employed

July 1, 2024 - Present

Cover illustration for short story All I Wanted Was a Cup of Tea by Gwendolyn Quill.

Commission Artist at Self-Employed

December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Character design and illustration for Season 1 of The Written and the Lost audio drama. Collaborated with the team at Atomic Broadcasting to create unique and compelling character designs for each cast member. Produced a full color portrait for each character to be used in marketing and merchandise.

Corporate Assistant III at O'Reilly Auto Parts

July 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026

Collaborated across multiple teams within the Real Estate department while adapting to their individual procedures. Received and responded to high volume email requests in a timely and professional manner. Processed and facilitated invoices for outside engineers, keeping vendors updated on status of their payments. Reinvented the invoicing process for the department when they went digital. Streamlined this process for maximum efficiency and took on additional tasks from other positions. Nominated for the 'You Rock' award three times for exceptional performance, in addition to receiving the Shamrock Award.

Cashier at Hobby Lobby

November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

Wired speed and accuracy throughout the checkout process while maintaining excellent customer service, ensuring customers leave with a lasting positive experience. Provided assistance in other areas of the store including training new hires and acting as Customer Service Manager when needed.

Assistant Story Writer at Student Project, The Keepers Animated Series

July 1, 2020 - Present

Lead Story Writer, Character Designer. Drafted an overview outline for a four-season animated series with episode-by-episode plot breakdowns. Wrote in-depth outlines for Episodes 1-7 of Season 1, checking for continuity in plot and theme while keeping content fresh and engaging. Created visual designs for a diverse cast of 25+ characters. Tested and applied these designs through use of pose drawings, expressions sheets, and alternate outfits. For main cast characters this included short 2D animated reels with turnarounds and/or takes.

Lodge Housekeeper at The Keeter Center

January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Worked in a team to meet schedule deadlines while offering consistent and excellent work maintaining clean and tidy guest rooms. Flexible and willing to take on unexpected tasks. Close follow and train and support others in following company sanitation procedures for guest and worker safety. Upheld the company’s beliefs and expectations by giving engaging, friendly service to all patrons of the lodge.

Fresh CAP 2 Associate at Walmart

June 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Communicated and strategized with team members to ensure all daily tasks were completed while closely following company processes. Managed perishable stock using FIFO procedures, ensured product quality, and processed returns and donations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Commission Artist at Meadow Rose Plushies

October 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022

Worked closely with customers to deliver a product that went above and beyond expectations by designing and sewing custom stuffed animal creations to match a written/image description. Managed online social media pages and customer interactions with prompt and friendly service.