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Hi, I am Deby. I am a Creative Director, Photographer, and Visual Storyteller based in Tokyo with 12+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary creative projects across photography, film, and branded content. I collaborate with global brands, agencies, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals that stay true to brand identity. Based in Tokyo, I focus on shaping creative direction, production management, and scalable visual systems. I excel at translating client briefs into strategic creative plans, coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and guiding teams to meet tight timeline, whether on location or remote, without sacrificing quality or voice.…Hi, I am Deby. I am a Creative Director, Photographer, and Visual Storyteller based in Tokyo with 12+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary creative projects across photography, film, and branded content. I collaborate with global brands, agencies, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals that stay true to brand identity. Based in Tokyo, I focus on shaping creative direction, production management, and scalable visual systems. I excel at translating client briefs into strategic creative plans, coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and guiding teams to meet tight timeline, whether on location or remote, without sacrificing quality or voice.

Deby Kartika Suchaeri

Creative Director, Photographer, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I am Deby. I am a Creative Director, Photographer, and Visual Storyteller based in Tokyo with 12+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary creative projects across photography, film, and branded content. I collaborate with global brands, agencies, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals that stay true to brand identity. Based in Tokyo, I focus on shaping creative direction, production management, and scalable visual systems. I excel at translating client briefs into strategic creative plans, coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and guiding teams to meet tight timeline, whether on location or remote, without sacrificing quality or voice.…Hi, I am Deby. I am a Creative Director, Photographer, and Visual Storyteller based in Tokyo with 12+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary creative projects across photography, film, and branded content. I collaborate with global brands, agencies, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals that stay true to brand identity. Based in Tokyo, I focus on shaping creative direction, production management, and scalable visual systems. I excel at translating client briefs into strategic creative plans, coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and guiding teams to meet tight timeline, whether on location or remote, without sacrificing quality or voice.

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Hi, I am Deby. I am a Creative Director, Photographer, and Visual Storyteller based in Tokyo with 12+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary creative projects across photography, film, and branded content. I collaborate with global brands, agencies, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals that stay true to brand identity.

Based in Tokyo, I focus on shaping creative direction, production management, and scalable visual systems. I excel at translating client briefs into strategic creative plans, coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and guiding teams to meet tight timeline, whether on location or remote, without sacrificing quality or voice.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Japanese

Intermediate

Indonesian

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Director / Photography Director at Freelance

January 1, 2019 - Present

Lead end-to-end creative direction across commercial, editorial, and branded content projects, from concept development to final delivery. Manage multidisciplinary teams (photographers, videographers, stylists, editors), ensuring alignment with creative vision and project objectives. Translate client briefs into structured creative strategies, providing clear direction, feedback, and quality control throughout production. Oversee production workflows including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects. Build and maintain relationships with agencies, brands, and production partners, ensuring efficient collaboration and consistent output quality. Direct both on-site and remote productions, adapting to fast-paced environments while maintaining creative and operational standards.

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed

January 1, 2015 - Present

Produce high-quality, brand-aligned visual assets for a diverse range of clients, including commercial brands, editorial platforms, and independent projects. Collaborate with marketing teams and creative stakeholders to develop visual content across digital campaigns, publications, and advertising. Operate independently across international environments, managing shoots from planning through execution and delivery. Maintain a consistent visual approach that balances storytelling with brand requirements.

Airbnb Contract Photographer at Airbnb

March 1, 2015 - Present

Deliver visual assets aligned with Airbnb’s global brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across listings and campaigns. Collaborate with marketing and production teams on campaigns, including TV commercial projects, contributing to cohesive brand storytelling. Manage full production cycles independently, including planning, shooting, editing, and delivery within tight timelines. Adapt visual outputs to diverse environments while maintaining brand consistency and quality standards.

In-House Photographer at Ide Baik Production House

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Executed commercial photography projects for brand clients, ensuring alignment with creative direction and campaign objectives. Collaborated with clients and internal teams to refine visual outputs through feedback and iterative development. Managed post-production workflows using Adobe Creative Suite.

Photographer Assistant at NPM Studio Jakarta

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Supported production through equipment management, set preparation, and shoot coordination. Assisted in post-production processes including retouching and file preparation. Handled scheduling and administrative coordination for shoots.