I’m a creative professional with 20+ years of experience in graphic design, branding, visual communications, and photography. My work blends authentic visual storytelling with strategic design and strong project management—from concept and mood boards to final delivery. As the owner of Kaori Devine Photography in San Diego, I specialize in business branding portraits, commercial and architectural photography, stock imagery, and family portraiture. I guide clients through every stage with a natural, clean, timeless style that reflects personality, brand, and story.…

Kaori Toda Devine

I’m a creative professional with 20+ years of experience in graphic design, branding, visual communications, and photography. My work blends authentic visual storytelling with strategic design and strong project management—from concept and mood boards to final delivery. As the owner of Kaori Devine Photography in San Diego, I specialize in business branding portraits, commercial and architectural photography, stock imagery, and family portraiture. I guide clients through every stage with a natural, clean, timeless style that reflects personality, brand, and story.…

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I’m a creative professional with 20+ years of experience in graphic design, branding, visual communications, and photography. My work blends authentic visual storytelling with strategic design and strong project management—from concept and mood boards to final delivery.

As the owner of Kaori Devine Photography in San Diego, I specialize in business branding portraits, commercial and architectural photography, stock imagery, and family portraiture. I guide clients through every stage with a natural, clean, timeless style that reflects personality, brand, and story.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2014 - Present
Designs logos, web advertisements, tour guides, corporate annual reports, and environmental signage such as street banners. Manages client relationships, leads project communication, and presents creative concepts and design solutions. Oversees projects from initial concept through final production by coordinating with vendors and printers to ensure quality control and brand consistency.
Freelance Graphic Designer
October 1, 2014 - Present
Designed logos, web advertisements, tour guides, corporate annual reports, and environmental signage such as street banners. Managed client relationships, led project communications, presented creative concepts to stakeholders, and coordinated with vendors and printers to ensure brand consistency and quality execution from concept through production.
Photographer at Kaori Devine Photography
November 1, 2013 - Present
San Diego-based professional photographer specializing in branding portraits, family and children’s photography, stock imagery, architectural work, and corporate commercial assignments. Manages projects from concept to final delivery, including consultations, creative planning, mood boards, wardrobe and location guidance, photography, retouching, client review, and final file delivery in collaboration with individuals, families, and businesses to meet creative and commercial goals.
Senior Graphic Designer at Sharp HealthCare
March 1, 2009 - September 1, 2018
Designed and managed creative projects from concept through production, including brochures, annual reports, logos, event branding, print advertisements, digital ads, corporate brand guidelines, and promotional materials. Led and mentored junior designers/production artists/freelancers, maintained brand consistency, managed vendors and printers with press checks for quality control, and art-directed photoshoots for brand campaigns to support marketing objectives.
Senior Graphic Designer at Blik
October 1, 2003 - March 1, 2009
Designed logos and comprehensive branding systems including print advertisements, brochures, interior and exterior signage programs, pictograms, product packaging, websites, and large-format environmental graphics such as street banners. Collaborated with and supervised interns, junior designers, and production artists, providing creative direction and mentorship. Managed client relationships and project communications, presenting concepts and design solutions. Coordinated with vendors and printers to ensure quality control and successful execution of brand projects, and reviewed portfolios to recruit and hire interns.

Education

BA, Political Science at California State University, Chico
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Graphic Design Certificate at San Diego City College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

BA (Political Science)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Graphic Design Certificate
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education
    Donor Appreciation Event Invitation Package for Sharp HealthCare Foundation

    The assignment was to design a themed donor appreciation event for Sharp Healthcare Foundation. This year’s theme was Back to the Beach. Responsible for designing the concept, presenting ideas to clients, client communications, revisions, and handling print quotes and quality checks on printing.