Founder & Managing Partner
Go-getter, catalyst, connector of people, manager of vendor relationships.
Yamilca connects creative directors to illustrators and designers to bring their commercials, films, and other creative projects to life through storyboards and design.
After learning the ropes at Hungry Man, a commercial production company, Yamilca teamed up with Joe James in 2002 to bring Saint James Studios to life.
As co-founder of SJS, Yamilca handles daily operations: sales, marketing, proposals, contracts, procurement, onboarding, hiring, billing, compliance, and legalities. Englewood-based, she brings over 15 years of working with top directors and producers on Super Bowl commercials and ad campaigns from Hyundai to Verizon.
With deep marketing and communications expertise and a BS in Communications from St. John’s University, Yamilca is a team-builder who leads cross-functional teams, uniting creatives from various disciplines to develop storyboards, illustrations, designs, websites, ad campaigns, and specialty comic books. She is resourceful, connected, and equipped to handle any and every situation with poise.
Want a seamless experience working with Saint James Studios? Yamilca excels at maximizing budgets, optimizing workflows, and doing everything in her power to give clients a top-notch experience. When you speak to Yamilca, you’ll realize that her energy and smile are contagious (and she has plenty of both to share).
Producers…Hire the right storyboard artist (or regret it later).
Directors…Which Style Storyboard Do You Prefer?