Blake Knight Email & Phone Number

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

As a Creative Tools Enablement Manager on the Creative Studio Tools team at Walmart, I help define, refine, and support the suite of tools that drive our creative operations. My focus is on equipping our designers, writers, art directors, and production teams with the right platforms and workflows—encompassing Adobe Workfront, Figma, Capture One.

Los Angeles, California, US

• As the creative force behind Cedar House Media's consultancy division, I orchestrate an innovative vertical that unites art and technology. My role encompasses managing a diverse team of UX/UI designers, content.
• Oversee the contracting and collaboration of UX/UI designers, content designers and producers, video producers, and more, enhancing the firm's creative capacity and service offerings
• Champion interdisciplinary projects, leading to significant optimization of creative processes and digital asset workflows, and foster a cohesive, interdisciplinary approach to branding and product experiences
• Lead automation initiatives with a robust programming toolkit (HTML, CSS, Java, Processing), which enhances Digital Content Creation (DCC) software and streamlined production pipelines
• Spearhead AR/VR initiatives using tools like 3DS Max and Figma to craft immersive user experiences
• Oversee development of a 3D asset pipeline, melding expertise in 3DS Max, Unreal Engine, Blender, Houdini, and Adobe Substance to produce cutting-edge visual content

Paris, FR

• Crafted educational and engaging narratives for the children’s podcast “Growin’ Up.”
• Authored scripts for “Growin’ Up” podcast re: various professions with Lingokids' learning objectives
• Enhanced narratives with interactive elements to meet client schedules and educational standards
• Integrated stories with digital media for a unified cross-platform user experience
• Perform A/B testing against control to identify engaged user demographics; review data analyses to discover and resolve hurdles, experience breaks, achieve educational targets, and boost engagement

Stockholm, Stockholm County, SE

• Hosted "A Gay in the Life," a live radio show on Spotify Live, spotlighting LGBTQ+ issues and culture.
• Curated and hosted weekly live discussions, engaging audiences with explorations of complex topics
• Conducted interviews with queer celebrities, politicians, and experts, enriching the program with a diverse range of perspectives
• Leveraged content marketing strategies to enhance show visibility and grow the listener base, utilizing SEO-optimized descriptions and robust social media content integration
• Analyzed listener engagement data to tailor content, ensuring the programming was impactful and aligned with audience interestsBorne from an informational YouTube series I created with my husband during the pandemic.

Los Angeles, US

• Key creative force behind the writing of the Emmy-nominated sitcom "This Just In!" and various other series.
• Utilized creative technology tools to advance script development and streamline the editing process
• Integrated SEO strategies within show content to enhance online discoverability and audience growth
• Led a team of writers, fostering a collaborative environment to produce high-quality content consistently within budgetary limitations and adhering to educational/informational guidelines set by networks
• Initiated and maintained a digital archive for scripts and project documents, promoting efficient content management and retrievalUnder contract with ATI, I was a screenwriter on the Emmy-nominated family sitcom and.

• I began my career as a freelance writer and copy editor following my time working in my university's writing center, where I assisted students on essays and capstone academic projects. However, I soon expanded my.
• content writing and ghostwriting;
• proofreading, copy editing, and extensive rewriting for manuscripts;
• ready-to-print layout design for publications;
• social media marketing and search engine optimization;
• creating infographics;

Pasadena, US

• As the Art Director for Weddinc Destination Publications, I led the creation of high-end promotional materials, seamlessly blending traditional design with digital innovation to showcase luxury hotels and venues. I.
• Managed and mentored a team comprising photographers, layout and ad designers, and publishing experts to execute high-quality projects that met luxury standards.
• Orchestrated extensive photoshoots, creating visually rich narratives for brands like Peninsula Beverly Hills and Fairmont San Jose, which enhanced the storytelling and appeal of their wedding and event offerings.
• Pioneered B2C content strategies on social media, achieving a 20% increase in consumer engagement.Collaborated with high-end clients to ensure each publication accurately mirrored their distinctive elegance and story.
• Skilled in Adobe InDesign, Adobe XD, Canva, and QuarkXPress, I crafted intricate layouts, typographic designs, and oversaw brochure production from concept through to final printing, including quality control at press.

• Revitalized the brand through strategic redesign and creative direction of marketing materials.
• Orchestrated the creative rebranding efforts, including website redesign and packaging to reposition the company in the market
• Directed the layout and design of a company-branded cookbook, showcasing products in innovative culinary presentations, using Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, and Basecamp
• Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging across all platforms
• Integrated user experience (UX) principles into the design of marketing materials, improving customer interaction and satisfactionI was initially hired by Amazing Taste to create a few online banner ads for the.
• creating advertising platforms and writing advertising/marketing copy;

• My first job as a copywriter was with company Embedded in LA, which produced creative adverts, music videos, and marketing content for dozens of businesses. It was a great place to get my feet wet in the professional.
• conceptualizing the design and layouts for weekly meetings regarding certain projects;
• editing stories based on differing reading levels for correctness from on-staff and freelance writers;
• coordinating and illustrating according to inlaid texts; and
• signing off on completed pages and corresponding illustrations prior to going to print.

• My internship at Global Study Magazine - a quarterly magazine that focused on study abroad experiences - had me sourcing advertisers, writing articles and copy, and proofreading content for to be ready for publication..
• writing stories on worldwide study abroad programs;
• seeking out collaborating student writers from schools around the globe;
• handling the supervision of writing, formatting, and layout tasks of the magazine;
• editing and compiling submitted articles; and
• researching and correspondence with possible international advertisers.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Creative Technology

Ba In Communications, Writing, Multimedia Design

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Screenwriting