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Hi, I’m Ikuko Nishikawa, a performance-focused graphic designer who blends creativity with data-informed thinking to craft digital and social content. I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that convey clarity, emotion, and empowerment. I’m passionate about conceptual and human-centered design, transforming concepts into visuals that align with brand goals. I’m dedicated to blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights to deliver visuals that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement across platforms.…Hi, I’m Ikuko Nishikawa, a performance-focused graphic designer who blends creativity with data-informed thinking to craft digital and social content. I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that convey clarity, emotion, and empowerment. I’m passionate about conceptual and human-centered design, transforming concepts into visuals that align with brand goals. I’m dedicated to blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights to deliver visuals that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement across platforms.

Ikuko Nishikawa

Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Brand Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Ikuko Nishikawa, a performance-focused graphic designer who blends creativity with data-informed thinking to craft digital and social content. I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that convey clarity, emotion, and empowerment. I’m passionate about conceptual and human-centered design, transforming concepts into visuals that align with brand goals. I’m dedicated to blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights to deliver visuals that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement across platforms.…Hi, I’m Ikuko Nishikawa, a performance-focused graphic designer who blends creativity with data-informed thinking to craft digital and social content. I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that convey clarity, emotion, and empowerment. I’m passionate about conceptual and human-centered design, transforming concepts into visuals that align with brand goals. I’m dedicated to blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights to deliver visuals that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement across platforms.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Ikuko Nishikawa, a performance-focused graphic designer who blends creativity with data-informed thinking to craft digital and social content. I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that convey clarity, emotion, and empowerment. I’m passionate about conceptual and human-centered design, transforming concepts into visuals that align with brand goals.

I’m dedicated to blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights to deliver visuals that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful engagement across platforms.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Japanese

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Knit Co. / HelpYou

September 1, 2020 - Present

Contract Graphic Designer; Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan content calendars and maintain cohesive visual identity. Refined design assets using Figma and Adobe tools based on feedback and user interaction insights. Designed visuals highlighting themes of empathy, empowerment, and storytelling for diverse audiences.

Shop Staff at Hattendo

July 1, 2024 - Present

Managed customer interactions and maintained high visual merchandising standards in a boutique bakery environment. Organized product displays and optimized layout for better flow and customer experience.

Baker at The Tempered Room

December 1, 2017 - October 23, 2025

Led daily croissant production and trained staff to maintain consistency and quality in a fast-paced bakery.

Teacher at The Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai Inc.

December 1, 2018 - October 23, 2025

Fostered cultural appreciation through Japanese language curriculum; developed classroom visuals and activity handouts.

Domestic Sales and International Trade Management at B&S Corporation Co.

December 1, 2011 - October 23, 2025

Managed export logistics and client communication across Asia and Russia.

Graphic Designer at Knit Co. / HelpYou (Freelance Graphic Designer)

September 1, 2020 - Present

Freelance graphic designer contracted via Knit Co. / HelpYou. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan content calendars and maintain cohesive visual identity. Refined design assets using Figma and Adobe tools based on feedback and user interaction insights. Designed visuals highlighting empathy, empowerment, and storytelling for diverse audiences.

Shop Staff at HATTENDO

July 1, 2024 - Present

Baker at The Tempered Room

December 1, 2017 - October 23, 2025

Led daily croissant production and trained staff to maintain consistency and quality in a fast-paced bakery.

Teacher at The Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai Inc.

December 1, 2018 - October 23, 2025

Fostered cultural appreciation through Japanese language curriculum; developed classroom visuals and activity handouts.

Domestic Sales and International Trade Management at B&S Corporation Co.

December 1, 2011 - October 23, 2025

Managed export logistics and client communication across Asia and Russia.