Emily Yang

Internationally awarded and exhibited photography artist and expert photo retoucher with more than 7 years of advanced digital manipulation, color management, and high-end print production workflows. Blends a prestigious background in commercial visual storytelling (including DVF and Alexander Wang). Natively understands lighting, composition, and material integrity, with deep expertise in non-destructive Photoshop techniques, CMYK conversions, and precision proofing for final print.

A collaborative creative professional adept at partnering with Art Directors and Final Art teams to translate high-level creative intent into flawless, publication-ready deliverables.

Associate Producer at Emerest Connect (2024-12 – 2025-05)

• Took charge of script development and editing Live Taping Program
• Took charge of talent recruitment and management
• Collaborated with the Technical Director to troubleshoot on-the-spot technical issues during live tapings

Associate Creative Manager at Allstar Communication (2021-01 – 2022-04)

• Produced film and photo content reaching over 100k views across social media platforms
• Enhanced brand awareness for Michelin-starred chefs through the creation of high-quality visual materials

Studio Coordinator at New York University, Visual Arts (2022-05 – 2023-05)

• Managed and tracked an annual program budget, achieving a 15% decrease in costs through optimized vendor management
• Maintained comprehensive inventories of studio equipment for photography, video, and printmaking departments
• Provided technical assistance and safety instructions to students and faculty on the operation of advanced studio equipment
• Coordinated logistics and outfitting for over 20 high-profile events, workshops, and exhibitions
• Coordinated with inter departments on the moving and outfitting needs of new spaces
• Managed student workers: recruitment, training, shift arrangement, task assignments, evaluation, and paycheck management

Retoucher / Freelance Video Colorist at Local Color (2019-02 – 2021-03)

• Executed professional retouching assignments including sizing, scaling, and complex object removal/extension for high-end fashion clients
• Managed video color matching projects to ensure visual consistency
• Served as Digital Tech assistant, supporting on-set photographers with equipment setup and file management
• Maintained strict quality control standards for all production outputs
• Clients included: DVF (Video), Alexander Wang, Outdoor Voices, Everlane, Alex and Ani, Biossance, The Real Real etc

Director Assistant at LP Films (2013-11 – 2015-07)

• Managed all aspects of pre-production for high-budget documentary and commercial projects, including research and planning
• Acted as the primary liaison between the Creative Director, clients, and internal departments to ensure project alignment
• Clients included: Phillips, L'Oreal, Apple, Lavazza, China Disney, etc.
• Documentary Project: The Six (2021), Project Poseidon (2013)

Master of Fine Arts in Photography – Massachusetts College of Art and Design (2018)

Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking and Broadcasting – Shanghai University (2014)