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Available for freelance creative direction and commercial production.

Emily Thorsen helps brands bring ideas to life, from concept through execution. As a freelance creative director, producer, and assistant director, she partners with growing in-house marketing teams, agencies, and production companies to lead creative initiatives, build brands, and produce campaigns.

Emily lives in Hobe Sound, Florida, with her daughter, Norwegian husband, and energetic Catahoula Leopard Dog.

She grew up around commercial productions with her father, a photographer, earning pocket money holding reflectors, carrying gear, and assisting on shoots. After studying graphic design at Flagler College, she began her career in creative roles and expanded into production, building a skill set that bridges brand strategy, creative development, and execution.

Her perspective comes from understanding both how ideas are developed and how they are brought to life. Emily brings strategic thinking, practical problem-solving, and calm leadership to every stage of the process.

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Brands

  • Target

  • Vineyard Vines

  • Bushnell Golf

  • Consumer Cellular

  • Briggs & Stratton

  • Husqvarna

  • Home Depot

  • MJM Yachts

  • Grand Banks Yachts

About Creative Work

Combining brand strategy, design, and commercial production experience, I shape how a product is positioned, presented, and brought to market—from the first creative direction through launch.

About Production Work

Based in South Florida, I handle the details behind each shoot—from schedules to local crew and locations, from pre-production through wrap.