Hello I’m Lili, a Design Director living in NYC. I specialize in building brands on strategic foundations, developing design systems, and crafting 360-campaigns that deliver impactful brand experiences.
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As a designer I have staff experience in both in-house and studio/agency environments. This allows me to create brand systems and identities with a greater understanding of internal teams.
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A large part of my role has always been mentoring junior animators and designers. I believe in creating an environment where questions are welcomed and collaborations are celebrated. As an alumni of Pratt Institute I participate in events with Center for Career & Professional Development department.- Virtual Speaker 2020
- Guest Judge for Junior Survey 2015
- Accepted Students Day 2014 -
For the past 8 years I have been an active volunteer, focusing on projects that are centered around art education, community revitalization, and hunger programs.Poetry Project
Volunteer
Fall 2024 - PresentFarming in Brooklyn
New York Cares Team Leader
Summer 2021-2022
.movtogether
Designer
2020-2021Coalition for the Homeless
Volunteer
Summer 2020
Brooklyn Public Library
New York Cares Team Leader
Winter 2019
United States of Women
Campaign Designer
April 2019
Art Explorers
New York Cares Team Leader
2017-2018 -
2018 Webby People’s Voice @VICELANDCreativity International Gold Award, MTV VMAs 2014 - Integrated Campaign
Creativity International Silver Award, MTV On-Air Promos Eye Candy - Broadcast
Check out some of my latest insights ⤵
The AMP
Play Review
Interrogating the Foreignness of Language in “English”
Trollbäck
Thought Leadership
Reframing authenticity to build the SketchUp Brand Identity
Trollbäck
Interview
AI vs the Creative Industry:
Will robots steal all the fun jobs?
Shots
Interview
On My Radar: Lili Emtiaz