Emily Kelley Kunin
Adaptable Creative Writer and Award-Winning Journalist
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
With nearly a decade of experience in the gaming industry and 20+ years as a writer, Emily Kelley Kunin is passionate about crafting meaningful narratives and immersive experiences. A Women in Games Ambassador and a multiple award-winning content creator and journalist, Emily has a diverse skill set and a unique perspective as a multicultural and multiethnic storyteller.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Witchy Wordsmith Design Co.
07.2024 - Current
- Web design + online experience company specializing in small businesses
Senior Narrative Designer & Writer
Liithos
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Lead the narrative on branded mobile game prototypes and demos using AI technology
Game Designer - Personalization
Hypixel Studios
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Hytale (In-Development, PC/Console)
Writer
Pixelberry Studios
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Choices: Stories You Play (iOS/Android, Ongoing Live Ops)
Lead Narrative Designer/Writer
Relativity Studios
08.2017 - 06.2018
- American Girl World (iOS/Android, February 2017)
Co-Founder/ EIC
Wrong Button Media
12.2012 - 06.2018
- Editor-in-Chief of for a Geekie Award-winning pop culture blog and YouTube channel
Game Designer/Writer
Vueality
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Crayola Fashion Superstar (iOS/Android, August 2016)
Lifestyle Writer
Bustle
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Pitch, write, and edit 3-5 stories weekly for the lifestyle vertical, read by 50+ million monthly users
Editorial and Operations Intern
Disney Interactive
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Assist with blogs and more for popular Disney websites
Multiple Editorships
The Roundup News
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Served as Reporter/News Assistant, Features Editor, Managing Editor, Online Editor and Design Editor during her time on the Roundup Newspaper. Responsible for writing print and web articles, page design and layout, and management of reporters and photographers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Iowa
Remote12.2024
Skills
- Narrative Design
- Game Design
- Writing
- Editing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Branding and identity
- Miro, Jira, Unity, Arcweave, Ink, Github
Timeline
Senior Narrative Designer & Writer
Liithos
01.2025 - 01.2026
Owner
Witchy Wordsmith Design Co.
07.2024 - Current
Game Designer - Personalization
Hypixel Studios
05.2022 - 05.2024
Writer
Pixelberry Studios
07.2018 - 04.2022
Lead Narrative Designer/Writer
Relativity Studios
08.2017 - 06.2018
Game Designer/Writer
Vueality
01.2017 - 08.2017
Lifestyle Writer
Bustle
11.2014 - 01.2016
Editorial and Operations Intern
Disney Interactive
10.2013 - 10.2014
Co-Founder/ EIC
Wrong Button Media
12.2012 - 06.2018
Multiple Editorships
The Roundup News
02.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Iowa