Top Talent like Kayla are on Pangea

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Kayla Thomas

Creative & Brand Strategist
Chicago, IL, US
Creative Direction
Video Editing
Directing
Music Videos
Videography
Video Production
Media Production
Promo Videos
Reels
Content Creation
Content Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Producer & Visual Strategist | Music, Media & Brand Storytelling | Founder, Aniah Experience | MA in Music Business
Hi, I'm Kayla Aniah, Founder of Aniah Experience. I'm a Creative & Performance Director specializing in music, live entertainment, and artist development with a strong foundation in business strategy, digital marketing, and visual storytelling. I hold a Master’s degree in Music Business from Berklee College of Music, where I developed a deep understanding of the industry ecosystem, long-term artist growth, and the business decisions that support sustainable creative careers. My work spans live performance direction, music videos, brand visuals, and content strategy, helping artists clarify their image, elevate their stage presence, and build cohesive visual identities across digital platforms. I approach creative direction with both artistry and structure, ensuring ideas are not only compelling but executable and aligned with audience growth. I’m currently open to creative direction, performance direction, and production opportunities within music, entertainment, and creative teams. Always open to meaningful collaborations and conversations around building impactful artist brands.

Projects

The Love Ballad by Paige Ellis | Visualizer

I creatively directed the visualizer for “The Love Ballad.” This project focused on capturing the song’s emotional core while keeping the visuals intentional and timeless.See More

The Removal Prayer | Visual Poetry

A visually expressive poetry film exploring themes of release, healing, and spiritual transformation through performance-led storytelling and cinematic restraint. Served as Lead Creative Director, guiding the overall vision, emotional tone, and visual narrative to ensure the piece honored the intimacy and power of the written word. Written By / Lead Actress: Bailey B Lead Creative Director: Kayla Aniah Editor / Videographer / Creative Director: Deandra Stokes Actor: Jermaine Production Assistant: Torrence TaylorSee More

Crash Out by Paige Ellis | Music Video

Role: Creative Director & Editor A narrative-driven music video translating raw emotion into cinematic storytelling through performance, pacing, and visual tone. Lead Actress / Performer: Paige Ellis Videographer: For Your Good – TJ Franklin Cast: SEE SOULFULLEE, Christian Moore This project focused on intentional visual direction, emotional continuity, and performance-led storytelling to bring the song’s message to life.See More

Work History

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Creative Director

Aniah ExperienceAs Founder & Creative Director, I lead creative vision and execution for music artists and brands, guiding projects from concept through final delivery. My role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and production, ensuring every creative decision supports brand clarity, audience connection, and visual impact. Key Contributions: •Directed creative concepts for music videos, live performances, brand visuals, and artist campaigns •Developed visual narratives through treatments, mood boards, and creative direction decks •Led and coordinated multidisciplinary creative teams (videographers, editors, stylists, designers, performers) •Partnered closely with artists to shape visual identity, stage presence, and long-term creative direction •Oversaw full production workflows, timelines, and quality control across pre-production, production, and post-production •Edited and refined visual content to ensure alignment with brand identity and storytelling goals •Consulted artists on audience engagement, positioning, and creative growth strategies Focused on building cohesive creative worlds that translate vision into experience and elevate artists across stage and digital platforms.
J

Multimedia Assistant

Justerica Angelic Creative StudioAug 2023 - Jul 2025 • 2 yrsSupported creative production across visual, digital, and multimedia projects, contributing to content execution, brand visuals, and day-to-day studio operations. Worked closely with the creative lead to bring concepts to life efficiently while maintaining visual consistency and production quality. Key Contributions: •Assisted in producing video and digital content for personal brands and professional businesses •Supported on-set production, including filming, lighting, setup, and behind-the-scenes coordination •Edited, organized, and prepared multimedia assets for social media, web, and client delivery •Executed creative concepts and visual layouts under direction for websites and digital platforms •Managed content preparation, file organization, and basic post-production workflows This role strengthened my technical production skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate within a fast-paced studio environment.
B

Social Media Manager

Boss Nation AthletesJul 2023 - Jul 2025 • 2 yrs 1 moManaged and executed social media strategy to increase brand visibility, engagement, and community connection for a competitive cheer organization. Focused on delivering high-energy, on-brand content that reflected team culture, performance excellence, and youth empowerment. Key Contributions: •Planned, created, and scheduled social media content across platforms •Captured and edited photo and video content at practices, competitions, and live events •Developed content ideas aligned with brand voice, trends, and audience engagement •Managed day-to-day posting, captions, and community interaction •Promoted events, competitions, achievements, and team highlights •Maintained visual consistency and brand identity across all platforms •Reviewed performance insights to refine content strategy and improve engagement This role strengthened my ability to blend storytelling, strategy, and real-time content creation in a high-energy, youth-focused environment.
S

Multimedia Intern

Saint Xavier UniversityFeb 2023 - May 2023 • 4 mos
K

Retail Sales Associate

Khol’sSep 2019 - Jan 2020 • 5 mos

Education

B

Berklee College of Music

Master's degree, Music Business2023 - 2024
S

Saint Xavier University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management and Digital Marketing2019 - 2023

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Creative Producer & Visual Strategist | Music, Media & Brand Storytelling | Founder, Aniah Experience | MA in Music Business
Hi, I'm Kayla Aniah, Founder of Aniah Experience. I'm a Creative & Performance Director specializing in music, live entertainment, and artist development with a strong foundation in business strategy, digital marketing, and visual storytelling. I hold a Master’s degree in Music Business from Berklee College of Music, where I developed a deep understanding of the industry ecosystem, long-term artist growth, and the business decisions that support sustainable creative careers. My work spans live performance direction, music videos, brand visuals, and content strategy, helping artists clarify their image, elevate their stage presence, and build cohesive visual identities across digital platforms. I approach creative direction with both artistry and structure, ensuring ideas are not only compelling but executable and aligned with audience growth. I’m currently open to creative direction, performance direction, and production opportunities within music, entertainment, and creative teams. Always open to meaningful collaborations and conversations around building impactful artist brands.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Similar Pangeans

Tatum Abbott

Creative Director/Creative Producer specializing in the music video + commercial space, with a focus on crafting distinctive artist/brand identities.
Copywriting • Graphic Design • Creative & Brand Strategy • 4 years of exp. • Los Angeles, CA, US

Jordan Abrantes

Creative Video Producer & Content Strategist
Video & Animation Design • Content Marketing • Copywriting • 20 years of exp. • Monterey Park, CA, US

Emily Harris

Visual creative building ideas from the ground up. Specializing in brand, music, and event branding.
Video & Animation Design • 3 years of exp. • Los Angeles, CA, US

Haley Weininger

I love graphics design, photography, editing and pretty much creating whatever comes to mind.
Social Media Marketing • Graphic Design • 6 years of exp. • Clayton, NC, US

Top Talent like Kayla are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Kayla Thomas

Creative & Brand Strategist
Chicago, IL, US
Creative Direction
Video Editing
Directing
Music Videos
Videography
Video Production
Media Production
Promo Videos
Reels
Content Creation
Content Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

The Love Ballad by Paige Ellis | Visualizer

I creatively directed the visualizer for “The Love Ballad.” This project focused on capturing the song’s emotional core while keeping the visuals intentional and timeless.

The Removal Prayer | Visual Poetry

A visually expressive poetry film exploring themes of release, healing, and spiritual transformation through performance-led storytelling and cinematic restraint. Served as Lead Creative Director, guiding the overall vision, emotional tone, and visual narrative to ensure the piece honored the intimacy and power of the written word. Written By / Lead Actress: Bailey B Lead Creative Director: Kayla Aniah Editor / Videographer / Creative Director: Deandra Stokes Actor: Jermaine Production Assistant: Torrence Taylor

Crash Out by Paige Ellis | Music Video

Role: Creative Director & Editor A narrative-driven music video translating raw emotion into cinematic storytelling through performance, pacing, and visual tone. Lead Actress / Performer: Paige Ellis Videographer: For Your Good – TJ Franklin Cast: SEE SOULFULLEE, Christian Moore This project focused on intentional visual direction, emotional continuity, and performance-led storytelling to bring the song’s message to life.

Work History

A

Creative Director

Aniah ExperienceAs Founder & Creative Director, I lead creative vision and execution for music artists and brands, guiding projects from concept through final delivery. My role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and production, ensuring every creative decision supports brand clarity, audience connection, and visual impact. Key Contributions: •Directed creative concepts for music videos, live performances, brand visuals, and artist campaigns •Developed visual narratives through treatments, mood boards, and creative direction decks •Led and coordinated multidisciplinary creative teams (videographers, editors, stylists, designers, performers) •Partnered closely with artists to shape visual identity, stage presence, and long-term creative direction •Oversaw full production workflows, timelines, and quality control across pre-production, production, and post-production •Edited and refined visual content to ensure alignment with brand identity and storytelling goals •Consulted artists on audience engagement, positioning, and creative growth strategies Focused on building cohesive creative worlds that translate vision into experience and elevate artists across stage and digital platforms.
J

Multimedia Assistant

Justerica Angelic Creative StudioAug 2023 - Jul 2025 • 2 yrsSupported creative production across visual, digital, and multimedia projects, contributing to content execution, brand visuals, and day-to-day studio operations. Worked closely with the creative lead to bring concepts to life efficiently while maintaining visual consistency and production quality. Key Contributions: •Assisted in producing video and digital content for personal brands and professional businesses •Supported on-set production, including filming, lighting, setup, and behind-the-scenes coordination •Edited, organized, and prepared multimedia assets for social media, web, and client delivery •Executed creative concepts and visual layouts under direction for websites and digital platforms •Managed content preparation, file organization, and basic post-production workflows This role strengthened my technical production skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate within a fast-paced studio environment.
B

Social Media Manager

Boss Nation AthletesJul 2023 - Jul 2025 • 2 yrs 1 moManaged and executed social media strategy to increase brand visibility, engagement, and community connection for a competitive cheer organization. Focused on delivering high-energy, on-brand content that reflected team culture, performance excellence, and youth empowerment. Key Contributions: •Planned, created, and scheduled social media content across platforms •Captured and edited photo and video content at practices, competitions, and live events •Developed content ideas aligned with brand voice, trends, and audience engagement •Managed day-to-day posting, captions, and community interaction •Promoted events, competitions, achievements, and team highlights •Maintained visual consistency and brand identity across all platforms •Reviewed performance insights to refine content strategy and improve engagement This role strengthened my ability to blend storytelling, strategy, and real-time content creation in a high-energy, youth-focused environment.
S

Multimedia Intern

Saint Xavier UniversityFeb 2023 - May 2023 • 4 mos
K

Retail Sales Associate

Khol’sSep 2019 - Jan 2020 • 5 mos

Education

B

Berklee College of Music

Master's degree, Music Business2023 - 2024
S

Saint Xavier University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management and Digital Marketing2019 - 2023

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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