I'm Emi, a Pittsburgh, PA based artist specializing in Visual Design and Illustration. My work is driven by my love for cute things and avian creatures.
After earning my Bachelors of Science in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh I've made strides to establish myself as a visual designer. I've been able to establish a network base of amazing artists spanning several professional entertainment industries and gained knowledge of how they work and persevere.
With their example and guidance I've since then been polishing my skills and branching out into the world of game design. Specifically UI and character designs.
With their example and guidance I've since then been polishing my skills and branching out into the world of game design. Specifically UI and character designs.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Digital Design & Illustration
Time Management
Problem Solving
Project Management
Teamwork
Branding and Identity
Adaptability
Organization
Marketing
Digital Design & Illustration
Time Management
Problem Solving
Project Management
Teamwork
Branding and Identity
Adaptability
Organization
Marketing
Education
Bachelors of Science, Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Recognition
2015 TurfWar Zine
Curator Selected Artist
Curator Selected Artist
2012 Brillo
2nd Place Book Cover Design Contest
2nd Place Book Cover Design Contest
2010 The Art Institutes Poster Competition
First Place Regional Winner, Second Place
National Winner
First Place Regional Winner, Second Place
National Winner
Experience
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
Sep 2013 - Present
Developing creative pieces for clients of various backgrounds including a comic book cover for BOOM! Studios, product design for Glass Bottom Games, and presentation graphics for Real Good Touring.
Graphic Design Coordinator,
Pittsburgh Knights
Pittsburgh Knights
Oct 2019 - Jan 2021
Creating many types of on-brand graphics including additional branding elements, print collateral, video thumbnails, social media graphics, and more.
Art Director & Production Artist,
Bridgepoint Solutions Group
Bridgepoint Solutions Group
Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
Designing weekly grocery circulars for local and outsourced retailers while also collaborating with and directing freelance designers.
Pre-Press Technician,
Imagine This! Wholesale Printing
Imagine This! Wholesale Printing
Mar - Oct 2014
Preparing client files for large format printing along with designing artwork for print products.