Emily Yau
About Emily Yau
Emily Yau is a Creative Project Manager at Credit Karma, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in creative production, including roles as an art director and stop-motion artist, and has freelanced in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2013.
Work at Credit Karma
Emily Yau has been serving as a Creative Project Manager at Credit Karma since 2020. In this role, she manages creative resourcing and delivery for various projects, including the launch of Credit Karma Money in Q4 2020. Her responsibilities include overseeing marketing assets across multiple channels and collaborating with agencies and production partners to produce video content. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Video Producer at Credit Karma from 2018 to 2020.
Freelance Experience
Since 2013, Emily Yau has been self-employed as a Freelance Art Director and Stop Motion Artist in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role allows her to leverage her extensive experience in creative production, including her work as an art director and stop-motion artist. Her freelance work complements her full-time positions, showcasing her versatility in the creative industry.
Background in Creative Production
Emily Yau has a diverse background in creative roles, having worked in various capacities such as art director, stop-motion artist, and video producer. Her experience spans both agency and in-house settings, allowing her to develop a comprehensive skill set in creative production. Notable past positions include her role as a DIY Video Producer at Brit + Co and as a Creative Producer at Butterbar.
Education and Expertise
Emily Yau studied at Scripps College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Humanities with a focus on Asian Studies from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she studied East Asian Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, during a semester in 2012. This educational background supports her expertise in creative production and fintech marketing.
Previous Work Experience
Throughout her career, Emily Yau has held various roles that contribute to her extensive experience in the creative field. She worked as a Teaching Assistant at Stanford University, an Operations Intern at Addepar, and held multiple positions at SoulCycle, including Front Desk Key Holder and Assistant Manager of Operations. These roles have provided her with a well-rounded foundation in both creative and operational aspects of business.