Emma Brooks

EMMA BROOKS

✽ art director, graphic designer and all-around visual problem solver.

My mission is to blend the worlds of art and design with emotion. I strive for all my work to be human-centered and full of life, creating experiences that resonate deeply. I am drawn to color and texture, and have a weakness for old things that are made well. I fully believe that creativity is what makes the world go ‘round — and I’m honored to be apart of it.

With a BFA in Graphic Design and 16+ years of experience, my passion currently lies at the intersection of design, fashion, and photography. This multidisciplinary background shows a proven capacity to craft compelling work that captures attention and builds connection.

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SEEKING FULL-TIME POSITION

I am currently seeking a full-time position (remote/hybrid) in Southern California. I’m looking for an Art Director / Senior Design role where I can bring a multidisciplinary perspective, lead with creativity, and contribute to innovative and meaningful work.

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Creative Showcase

Explore my full body of work, showcasing a diverse range of projects and creative expertise.

Pair Up

As the founder and creative force behind the womenswear brand Pair Up, I was responsible for all aspects of its development and execution. This encompassed establishing a brand ethos centered on transparency and sustainability through the exclusive use of reclaimed textiles and local production. My role included personally sourcing unique deadstock fabrics, designing and developing all garments with a focus on minimizing waste, managing relationships with ethical local manufacturers, and implementing circular practices. Furthermore, I oversaw all of the visuals, including photography, styling, and print/web design, to create a cohesive brand identity that reflected pair up's core values and unique aesthetic.

A sustainable fashion brand dedicated to reducing environmental waste through the use of deadstock fabric and responsible manufacturing...

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KEDS

Partnering with Keds on this special giveaway was a fun opportunity to create something truly unique and handcrafted. Recognizing my clothing brand and love of small batch goods, Keds invited me to design and produce a limited run of hand-dyed sneakers. The result was ten exclusive pairs of Keds, featuring a distinct color palette developed through close collaboration with their creative team. My involvement encompassed the entire creative process, from experimenting with dye techniques and selecting the perfect hues to the addition of custom shoelaces made from fabric remnants. This project showcased the beauty of handcrafted design within the context of a well-known brand.

Keds is an American footwear brand known for creating the original canvas sneaker in 1916. With its simple, timeless design and rubber soles, Keds became a cultural staple, worn by icons like Audrey Hepburn and Yoko Ono...

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Foret Beauty

Foret Beauty’s debut product, Solstice Lips, is a hand poured balm that evokes its own qualities, texture and scent reminiscent of their season and spirit...

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Hank's

Hank’s is a neighborhood restaurant, bar and café located in the Windsor neighborhood of Austin, Texas. The space itself is over 8,500 square feet, and was formerly a grocery store...

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Max Wanger

Max Wanger is a Los Angeles based photographer with a strong eye for negative space and simplicity.

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Camp Collection

Inspired by friendship, the smell of fresh cut grass, contraband and that cutie from Cabin 14, CAMP Collection is clothes you make memories in, regardless of where life’s adventures take you...

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Kinfolk is an independent lifestyle magazine that explores home, work, style, and culture through a minimalist and artful lens. Founded in 2011, it quickly became known for its clean aesthetic, slow-living philosophy, and thoughtful storytelling. With a global readership, Kinfolk continues to inspire a refined, intentional way of life.

Kinfolk Magazine Vol. 4

Kinfolk is an independent lifestyle magazine that explores home, work, style, and culture through a minimalist and artful lens. Founded in 2011, it quickly became known for its clean aesthetic, slow-living philosophy, and thoughtful storytelling...

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Hands On

A design template shop offering thoughtfully crafted, user-friendly templates for creatives and businesses. With a focus on clean aesthetics and practicality, Hands On helps streamline design workflows while maintaining a polished look...

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Pair Up x Anais Dax

A sustainable fashion brand pairs up with a Los Angeles based photographer and writer, in Southern California..

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Knitting by Design

Knitting by Design is a modern knitting guide that blends fashion-forward design with approachable techniques. Featuring stylish, wearable patterns and creative inspiration, the book encourages knitters to experiment with color, texture, and customization to make each piece their own.

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Other Brother

Other Brother is a family-run olive oil brand that brings a playful, design-forward approach to high-quality, California-grown oils. Rooted in sustainability and good taste, their small-batch oils are crafted for those who appreciate bold flavors and honest ingredients.

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Pair Up x Ali LaBelle

Pair Up collaborated with Creative Director and friend, Ali LaBelle, to bring you The Deck Chair Collection. Inspired by long summer days lounging in vintage deck chairs, nourishing picnics, cool kidney bean pools, and lots of mixed plaids.

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EMMA BROOKS✽ art director, graphic designer and all-around visual problem solver.

Creative Showcase

EMMA BROOKS

✽ art director, graphic designer and all-around visual problem solver.