Emi Tolibas
About Emi Tolibas
Emi Tolibas is a Visual Designer based in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience in various design roles, including positions at Dscout and The Onion. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design from Columbia College Chicago and has developed a creative process to enhance collaboration among stakeholders in her current role.
Current Role at Dscout
Emi Tolibas currently serves as a Visual Designer at Dscout, a position held since 2019. In this role, she manages and provides art direction to creative contractors, ensuring that projects align with the company's vision. Emi has developed a creative process that streamlines projects involving multiple stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. Her contributions are integral to defining brand and style standards for Dscout and its company blog, People Nerds.
Previous Experience at The Onion
Emi Tolibas worked as an Art Department Fellow at The Onion from 2017 to 2018. This role took place in Chicago, Illinois, and lasted for one year. During her time at The Onion, she gained valuable experience in visual design within a fast-paced media environment, contributing to the publication's unique aesthetic and creative output.
Education and Design Studies
Emi Tolibas studied Design at Columbia College Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from 2015 to 2016. She also attended Harrington College of Design and the University of Illinois at Chicago, furthering her education in design principles and practices. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in visual design, which she applies in her professional roles.
Early Career and Internships
Emi Tolibas began her career with various internships and positions that laid the groundwork for her design expertise. She worked as a Design Intern at Gowhere Hip Hop for two months in 2012 and held multiple roles at Maya Romanoff, including Product Designer and Product Development Coordinator, from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she gained retail experience as a Visual and Sales Associate at Pottery Barn from 2011 to 2013.
Additional Work Experience
Emi Tolibas has a diverse work history that includes roles outside of design. She served as an Office Assistant at Resurrection Health Care from 2005 to 2008, providing administrative support. She also worked as a Key-holder at Paper Source from 2014 to 2015, where she developed skills in customer service and retail management.