A creative professional with strong skills in web development, graphic design, and multimedia production. With project leadership experience from leading a BI refresh, I create effective marketing materials and digital assets. I produce a wide range of high-quality visuals, including graphics, presentations, and multimedia content for social media, while always maintaining brand consistency. As a design instructor and mentor, I have expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite and experience managing multiple students in a fully remote setting. This background has given me the strong execution, communication, and collaboration skills needed for successful remote work. My web development skills cover the entire process, from responsive site design using HTML / CSS to full WordPress implementation. With my diverse skill set, I deliver high-quality digital solutions that solve business challenges and maximize brand value for my clients.…

Hiroyuki Tahara

A creative professional with strong skills in web development, graphic design, and multimedia production. With project leadership experience from leading a BI refresh, I create effective marketing materials and digital assets. I produce a wide range of high-quality visuals, including graphics, presentations, and multimedia content for social media, while always maintaining brand consistency. As a design instructor and mentor, I have expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite and experience managing multiple students in a fully remote setting. This background has given me the strong execution, communication, and collaboration skills needed for successful remote work. My web development skills cover the entire process, from responsive site design using HTML / CSS to full WordPress implementation. With my diverse skill set, I deliver high-quality digital solutions that solve business challenges and maximize brand value for my clients.…

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A creative professional with strong skills in web development, graphic design, and multimedia production. With project leadership experience from leading a BI refresh, I create effective marketing materials and digital assets. I produce a wide range of high-quality visuals, including graphics, presentations, and multimedia content for social media, while always maintaining brand consistency.
As a design instructor and mentor, I have expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite and experience managing multiple students in a fully remote setting. This background has given me the strong execution, communication, and collaboration skills needed for successful remote work.
My web development skills cover the entire process, from responsive site design using HTML / CSS to full WordPress implementation. With my diverse skill set, I deliver high-quality digital solutions that solve business challenges and maximize brand value for my clients.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Danish
Beginner

Work Experience

Design Mentor—Senior-level (Contract, Remote) at DMM.com Group
February 1, 2024 - Present
Provide 1-on-1 online mentoring for aspiring designers. Over a 16–32 week period, mentees develop core skills in web design — including Figma and Adobe tools, basic coding, server maintenance, and SEO fundamentals. Many have successfully transitioned into freelance work, new full-time roles, or applied their skills to current job tasks. Support is delivered through Slack and shared spreadsheets, with a strong focus on goal setting, personalized learning plans, and ongoing practical feedback. Trained next-generation creators in workflow optimization with generative AI and the use of modern design tools such as Canva and Adobe Express.
Web Designer / Coder—Manager-level (Full-time, Hybrid) at Interrock.inc
March 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Designed and developed 2–3 websites per month for small to mid-sized businesses. In addition to corporate sites, also built and redesigned e-commerce websites, implementing shopping cart and payment functionalities, and optimizing product pages to enhance the user shopping experience. Produced promotional materials such as logos, business cards, flyers, and banners, delivering a wide range of visual assets to support each brand. Handled both front-end and light back-end tasks, including CMS integration, dynamic features using JavaScript, and implementing forms and content submission functions with PHP. Helped clients grow their businesses by improving online visibility—some projects achieved top search rankings and media coverage despite starting with virtually no web presence. Improved CVR and UX through A/B testing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Tag Manager. Developed design templates using no-code tools (STUDIO, Webflow, Flamer, Wix) and proposed new plans and workflow optimizations. Played a central role in a 10-member production team, overseeing design execution, managing timelines and quality, and ensuring smooth collaboration across team members.
Design Instructor—Senior-level (Contract) at Tokyo Communication Arts College
April 1, 2020 - November 30, 2021
Taught classes of 15–20 students in both basic and advanced design programs. Delivered practical instruction using Adobe Creative Cloud tools—mainly Photoshop and Illustrator—tailored to different skill levels. Helped students build professional portfolios and prepare for job placement in the automotive and manufacturing industries. The advanced class achieved a job placement rate close to 100%, with graduates securing positions at major domestic and international manufacturers. Also collaborated with the curriculum team to align class content with industry expectations and real-world design practices.
Car Designer—Mid-level (Full-time) at Subaru Corporation
April 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Contributed to both production and concept car development, playing a central role in SUBARU’s next-generation design evolution. Designed the wheels for the 2020 Legacy, achieving aerodynamic performance that exceeded the target by over 1 point—delivering both visual appeal and functional innovation. Led the rear design of the VIZIV Performance Concept (Tokyo Motor Show 2017) and the front design of the VIZIV Tourer Concept (Geneva Motor Show 2018), which was shortlisted in the top 10 of the 2018 Car Design Award (Concept Car category). For the VIZIV Adrenaline Concept (Geneva 2019), contributed to component design and collaborated with a video production company to create a promotional animation video for the show. Conducted UX research in North America through field studies and group interviews. Extracted key user insights to propose a new design framework for future vehicle development, tailored to market demands. Filed several patents for next-generation advanced driver-assistance systems, designed to succeed the current EyeSight technology—reinforcing SUBARU’s innovation in safety and automation.

Education

DANISH COURSE at Studieskolen
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2026
ENGLISH COUSE at Studieskolen
August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
WEB DESIGN COURSE at INTERPLAN IT SCHOOL
March 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
CAR DESIGN COURSE at Tokyo Communication Arts College
April 2, 2012 - March 9, 2016
ENGLISH COURSE at The Campbell Institute Wellington
November 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
CAR DESIGN COURSE at Tokyo Communication Arts College
April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing
    HIROYUKI TAHARA - My Portfolio

    I am bringing what you are looking for:
    ☑Proficiency in Figma and Adobe software, both as a user and instructor
    ☑Product design experience from concept to prototype, built in the automotive industry
    ☑Deep expertise in UI/UX design and branding
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