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Hi, I’m Emily Schoonover, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator based in Columbia, SC. I specialize in creating print and digital assets, branding, and custom designs that help clients bring their visions to life. With experience managing creative teams and collaborating across media, I love crafting projects that stand out and connect with audiences.
Over the years, I’ve worked on diverse projects from magazine design to augmented reality filters and sustainable product packaging. I’m always excited to take on creative challenges and deliver thoughtful solutions that elevate brands and make an impact.
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Language
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Work Experience
Creative Director at The Carolina Agency
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2024Manage team of six creatives and provide daily support. Assign projects based on individual skill and lead meetings. Organize multiple projects and deadlines at once. Communicate with account management and research teams to meet client needs and comply with brand standards.
Creative Director at The Carolina Agency
January 1, 2022 - June 21, 2025Manage team of six creatives and provide daily support. Assign projects based on individual skill and lead meetings. Organize multiple projects and deadlines at once. Communicate with account management and research teams to meet client needs and comply with brand standards.
Owner at Moonlit Press
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Design, illustrate, and manufacture original products including stickers and art prints. Develop brand identity and sustainable packaging. Manage, fulfill, and ship 700+ national and international orders.
Lead Designer at Creative Services at Garnet Media Group
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Create digital content including animated gifs, banner ads, email newsletters, social media graphics, and digital boards. Work closely with Art Director to manage design team, hold weekly meetings, provide project feedback, and delegate tasks. Design print deliverables and promotional materials including ads, posters, stickers, banners, maps, handbills, and calendars.
Owner at Moonlit Press
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Design, illustrate, and manufacture original products including stickers and art prints. Develop brand identity and sustainable packaging. Manage, fulfill, and ship 700+ national and international orders.
Graphic Designer at Able VFX
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Create design assets for motion graphics and visual effects for both broadcast and web. Collaborate with team and partner agencies on concept generation. Develop an augmented reality Instagram filter as campaign promotion.
Graphic Designer at Able VFX
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Create design assets for motion graphics and visual effects for both broadcast and web. Collaborate with team and partner agencies on concept generation. Develop an augmented reality Instagram filter as campaign promotion.
Graphic Designer at ByFarr Design House
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Collaborate with photographers and writers to design and produce quarterly issues of Fig magazine ranging from 84-100 pages. Oversee printing and proofing of Fig magazine. Work within existing brand standards to design social media posts, newsletters, print collateral, and animations for market partners. Coordinate with print and manufacturing vendors to produce custom-designed goods including matchboxes, wax seals, napkins, medals, and more.
Graphic Designer at ByFarr Design House
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Collaborate with photographers and writers to design and produce quarterly issues of Fig magazine ranging from 84-100 pages. Oversee printing and proofing of Fig magazine. Work within existing brand standards to design social media posts, newsletters, print collateral, and animations for market partners. Coordinate with print and manufacturing vendors to produce custom-designed goods including matchboxes, wax seals, napkins, medals, and more.
Lead Designer at Creative Services at Garnet Media Group
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Create digital content including animated gifs, banner ads, email newsletters, social media graphics, and digital boards. Work closely with Art Director to manage design team, hold weekly meetings, provide project feedback, and delegate tasks. Design print deliverables and promotional materials including ads, posters, stickers, banners, maps, handbills, and calendars.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Design print collateral, digital assets, branding, and more for a variety of clients throughout the southeast.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Design print collateral, digital assets, branding, and more for a variety of clients throughout the southeast.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of South Carolina
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Bachelor of Arts at University of South Carolina
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Qualifications
Student Best in Show ‘21 - American Advertising Awards
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Student Special Judges’ Award ‘22 - American Advertising Awards
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Gold - digital creative technology - American Advertising Awards
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Gold - out of home media - American Advertising Awards
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Silver - newspaper advertising - American Advertising Awards
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Silver - social media - American Advertising Awards
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Silver - animation or SFX - American Advertising Awards
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Silver - digital publication - American Advertising Awards
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 20221st - sales promotion materials - College Media Business & Advertising Managers
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 20252nd - display ad - College Media Business & Advertising Managers
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 20253rd - best designer - College Media Business & Advertising Managers
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 20251st - advertisement - South Carolina Press Association
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 20252nd - advertisement x2 - South Carolina Press Association
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 20253rd - advertisement - South Carolina Press Association
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025Student Best in Show ‘21
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Student Special Judges’ Award ‘22
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Gold - digital creative technology
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Gold - out of home media
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Silver - newspaper advertising
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Silver - social media
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Silver - animation or SFX
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Silver - digital publication
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 20221st - sales promotion materials
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 20212nd - display ad
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 20213rd - best designer
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 20211st - advertisement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 20212nd - advertisement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 20213rd - advertisement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education
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