Hi, I’m Aiko Ishibashi. I’m a sociable, cheerful designer and illustrator with five years’ experience in event production and marketing in Japan, and ongoing work in graphic design, tattoo art, and visual storytelling. I enjoy creating warm, approachable visuals through hand-drawn illustrations and graphic elements, and I bring strong project-management and collaboration skills to every brief. I’ve planned and staged high-profile events for Netflix Japan and Disney Japan, managed brand partnerships, and produced assets that helped increase engagement and memberships. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office, and I love turning ideas into polished visuals that resonate with audiences.

Aiko Ishibashi

Hi, I’m Aiko Ishibashi. I’m a sociable, cheerful designer and illustrator with five years’ experience in event production and marketing in Japan, and ongoing work in graphic design, tattoo art, and visual storytelling. I enjoy creating warm, approachable visuals through hand-drawn illustrations and graphic elements, and I bring strong project-management and collaboration skills to every brief. I’ve planned and staged high-profile events for Netflix Japan and Disney Japan, managed brand partnerships, and produced assets that helped increase engagement and memberships. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office, and I love turning ideas into polished visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Aiko Ishibashi. I’m a sociable, cheerful designer and illustrator with five years’ experience in event production and marketing in Japan, and ongoing work in graphic design, tattoo art, and visual storytelling. I enjoy creating warm, approachable visuals through hand-drawn illustrations and graphic elements, and I bring strong project-management and collaboration skills to every brief.

I’ve planned and staged high-profile events for Netflix Japan and Disney Japan, managed brand partnerships, and produced assets that helped increase engagement and memberships. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office, and I love turning ideas into polished visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Create hand-drawn illustrations and graphic elements; develop branding assets including posters, logos, and merch; produced guest waiting-room illustrations and artwork; delivered consistent visual concepts across projects.
Freelance Event Producer at Self-employed (Freelance)
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2023
Organized venue selection and day-of-event management for dramas and movie premieres and Netflix Japan events; designed stage greetings, press conferences, and premiere events; secured venues, planned logistics, and coordinated with brand partners to increase Netflix membership; developed partner materials and bundled marketing activities.
Tattoo Artist at RMIT University
July 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Flash design and custom tattoo design for clients; contributed to tattoo art illustration and design tasks; operated within a university setting.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Tattoo Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Sociable, cheerful professional with strong communication skills who creates warm and approachable designs using hand-drawn illustrations and graphic elements for clients. Manages branding, illustration, and tattoo art projects with a client-focused approach.
Freelance Event Producer at Freelance
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2023
In charge of planning, venue sourcing, and on-site facilitation for events in Japan; responsibilities included finding venues, coordinating logistics, and managing day-of-event operations for dramas and films.
Marketing Partnerships Creative at Netflix Japan
April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Managed marketing partnerships and creative assets; planned and executed greetings, press conferences, and Japan premiere events for dramas and movies; coordinated venue planning and materials for partners; contributed to increasing Netflix membership via bundled activities. Clients included Netflix Japan and Walt Disney Japan.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelancer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created hand-drawn illustrations and graphic elements for clients, including branding, posters, logos, and promotional materials; collaborated with clients to develop visual identities and deliver print-ready assets.
Freelance Event Producer at Netflix Japan / Netflix Events Inc
April 1, 2018 - July 31, 2023
In charge of staging greetings, press conferences, and premiere events for dramas and movies in Japan; planned and coordinated venues, managed day-of-event operations, and produced guest materials for on-site receptions. Partners included Netflix display devices and brand collaborations (Coca-Cola, Suntory).

Education

Bachelor of Sociology at Meiji Gakuin University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Diploma of Graphic Design at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Bachelor of Sociology at Meiji Gakuin University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Diploma of Graphic Design at RMIT University
July 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Bachelor of Sociology at Meiji Gakuin University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Tattoo Artist at RMIT University
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma of Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services