LATOYA FLOWERS
Chicago
Summary
Latoya Flowers is a multimedia creative, filmmaker, and creative leader specializing in exhibition storytelling and immersive visitor experiences. She develops narrative-driven media that transforms complex scientific, historical, and cultural content into engaging, accessible experiences for diverse audiences. As Senior Multimedia Creative at the Field Museum, Latoya leads the creative development of media experiences for traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibitions. She collaborates with curators, scientists, exhibit designers, developers, illustrators, animators, composers, and media integration teams to translate research into cohesive visitor journeys through cinematic storytelling, interactive media, and environmental design. Recognized internationally for her contributions to immersive experiences, Latoya was named to the Blooloop 50 Immersive Influencer list in 2024. Prior to joining the Field Museum, she was a Media Producer at the Adler Planetarium, where she contributed to exhibition projects that combined science communication, immersive storytelling, and public engagement. Throughout her career, Latoya has focused on audience-centered storytelling, mentoring emerging creatives, and collaborating across disciplines to create meaningful experiences that connect people with science, history, and culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Multimedia Creative
The Field Museum
Chicago
09.2021 - Current
- Lead the creative development of cinematic, interactive, and immersive media experiences for traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibitions, translating curatorial vision into engaging visitor experiences.
- Collaborate with curators, scientists, exhibit designers, exhibit developers, illustrators, lighting designers, animators, composers, and media integration teams to transform complex scientific and cultural research into accessible, narrative-driven exhibition media.
- Guide projects from concept through installation, shaping storylines, visual language, and media experiences that support exhibition goals while balancing creative vision, technical execution, budgets, and production schedules.
- Direct the production of films, motion graphics, immersive environments, interactive experiences, and soundscapes that spark curiosity, deepen visitor engagement, and support audience-centered learning.
- Present creative concepts and media strategies to internal project teams, museum leadership, and external stakeholders, building alignment throughout the exhibition development process.
- Mentor media interns and junior designers by providing creative guidance, constructive feedback, and support throughout concept development, production, and exhibition implementation.
- Ensure multimedia experiences enhance exhibition storytelling while supporting the Field Museum's mission to connect people with nature and culture.
Exhibition Media Producer
The Field Museum
Chicago
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Collaborate with curators, scientists, exhibit designers, exhibit developers, illustrators, lighting designers, animators, composers, and media integration teams to develop immersive media experiences for traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibitions.
- Produced cinematic, interactive, and immersive media installations from concept through installation, translating scientific and cultural research into engaging visitor experiences.
- Led projection mapping design and production for SUE: The T. rex Experience and Wild Color, integrating media with exhibition architecture to create immersive storytelling environments.
- Presented creative concepts and media strategies to internal project teams, museum leadership, and external stakeholders, building alignment throughout the exhibition development process.
- Represented the Field Museum as a guest speaker for virtual career programs, Field Ambassadors events, behind-the-scenes exhibition tours, and Women's History Month programming.
- Mentored media interns by providing creative guidance, portfolio feedback, networking opportunities, and career development support.
Media Producer and Photographer
Adler Planetarium
Chicago
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Produced multimedia experiences for temporary and permanent exhibitions, supporting the communication of astronomy and space science through engaging visual storytelling.
- Collaborated with scientists, educators, designers, and marketing teams to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging media experiences for diverse audiences.
- Filmed, produced, and edited short-form videos for the Adler Planetarium's website, marketing campaigns, and public engagement initiatives.
- Served as Production Assistant for Planet Nine, contributing to the development and production of the immersive sky show experience.
- Photographed exhibitions, public programs, and signature events—including Adler After Dark, Sun Salutations, Celestial Ball, and Summer Camps—creating visual content that supported marketing, community engagement, and institutional storytelling.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Social Documentary Film
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY06.2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital Film And Video Production
The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2008
Accomplishments
- PitchBLACK Immersive Forum – Juror | Black Public Media, 2026
Selected juror evaluating immersive media projects from emerging creative technologists.
Blooloop 50 Immersive Influencer | 2024
Recognized internationally for contributions to immersive storytelling and exhibition media.
Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellow | 2023–2024
Selected for an 18-month fellowship supporting development of Still Searching through funding and mentorship.
TEDx Quincy Speaker | 2022
Spoke on the crisis of missing Black women and girls in Chicago and the role of documentary storytelling.
Hulu / Kartemquin Films Accelerator Fellow | 2021
Selected for competitive documentary fellowship supporting development of Still Searching.
Half Rez – Keynote Speaker | 2019
Spoke on projection mapping and immersive storytelling for museum exhibitions, including work on SUE: The T. rex Experience.
Timeline
Senior Multimedia Creative
The Field Museum
09.2021 - Current
Exhibition Media Producer
The Field Museum
07.2017 - 09.2021
Media Producer and Photographer
Adler Planetarium
01.2013 - 06.2017
Master of Fine Arts - Social Documentary Film
School of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital Film And Video Production
The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago