Available to hire
Hi, I’m Miwa Waku, a graphic designer with a focus on print, textile, and apparel graphics. I bring over a decade of experience delivering branding materials, fashion graphics, packaging, signage, catalogs, and custom artwork. I have worked both in corporate settings and as a freelancer in Japan and Hawaii, collaborating with local and international teams.
I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, enjoy hand-drawn illustrations and textile pattern design, and I’m comfortable managing projects from concept to final production. I’m passionate about combining creativity with practical design solutions for fashion, branding, and promotional materials.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company (in Hawaii)
August 1, 2007 - January 31, 2009Designed various T-shirts including Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George, school uniforms, and event-related art. Created fabric art for aloha shirts and uniforms like Dukes Canoe Club. Designed business uniforms for Anheuser. Produced a wide variety of custom artwork including labels for coffee bags, signature designs for Education Works store, graphic representations of gift sets, clothing hang tags, neck labels and stickers.
Sewing Goods Planner, Designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
June 1, 2002 - April 30, 2004Planned and designed new sewing goods, arranged display, conducted research of new products, and worked as a receptionist at sewing good shows.
Image Process and Arrangement for Printing Products at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
May 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999Assisted graphic design for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
May 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010Designed T-shirts and original fabrics specifically for Hula Dance.
Graphic and Web Design Student at Graphic and Web Design School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Studied to develop graphic design skills and gain more knowledge, focusing on Mac OS with Illustrator and Photoshop.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
July 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012Edited onsite map images and performed updates as a temporary employee.
Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
May 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012Managed progress of printed materials and checked data integrity. Worked as a temporary employee assisting directors.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
October 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013Managed progress of package version creation projects and ensured timely completion.
Project Progress Manager at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel Material Manufacturer)
May 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013Responsible for planning design and creating draft data for apparel materials, coordinating project progress as a temporary employee.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
March 1, 2014 - June 16, 2024Planning and creating designs including business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signage, T-shirt designs (print), textile designs (print), and hand-drawn pictures.
Imageprocess and arrangement for printing products at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
May 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999Graphic design assistant for food packaging, supporting print production processes and image arrangement to meet packaging design needs.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
June 1, 2002 - April 30, 2004Planned and designed new sewing goods, arranged displays, researched new products, and served as receptionist at sewing goods shows.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company (in Hawaii)
August 1, 2007 - January 31, 2009Designed T-shirts for brands such as Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George, and school uniforms. Created fabric art (aloha shirts) for Dukes Canoe Club uniforms, business uniforms for Anheuser, and various custom artworks including labels, signatures, gift sets, clothing tags, and stickers.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
May 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010Designed T-shirts and original fabric for Hula Dance performances.
Map image processing operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
July 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012Edited onsite map images and updated them as part of the mapping team.
Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
May 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012Managed progress of printed materials and handled data checking to ensure quality and deadlines were met.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
October 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013Managed project progress related to package version creation, ensuring timelines and quality standards.
Project Progress Manager at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
May 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013Planned design and created draft data for apparel materials, overseeing project progress and coordination.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2014 - June 10, 2024Planned and created a variety of designs including business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menu designs, signage, T-shirt prints, textile prints, and hand-drawn pictures.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
August 1, 2007 - January 31, 2009Designed a variety of custom artwork including T-shirts for brands like Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, and Curious George, school and business uniforms, fabric art for aloha shirts, labels for coffee bags, gift sets, clothing hang tags, neck labels, and stickers.
Sewing Goods Planner, Designer at Kawaguchi Co. Ltd
June 1, 2002 - April 30, 2004Planned and designed new sewing goods, arranged displays, researched new products, and worked as a receptionist at sewing goods shows.
Image Process and Arrangement for Printing Products at Dainihon Insatsu Co. Ltd
May 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999Assisted in graphic design for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
May 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010Designed T-shirts and original fabric for Hula Dance performances.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co. Ltd
July 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012Edited in-site map images and updated content as a temporary employee.
Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co. Ltd
May 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012Managed progress of printed materials and performed data checking as a temporary employee.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
October 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013Managed project progress for package version creation.
Project Progress Manager / Designer at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
May 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013Planned design and created draft data for apparel materials while managing project progress as a temporary employee.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2014 - June 14, 2024Planning and creating various designs including business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signboards, T-shirt designs, textile designs, and hand drawing pictures.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company (in Hawaii)
January 31, 2009 - July 9, 2025Designed T-shirts featuring popular themes such as Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, and Curious George. Created fabric art for aloha shirts and uniforms for Dukes Canoe Club and Anheuser Business Uniforms. Produced custom artwork including labels for coffee bags, store signatures, clothing hang tags, neck labels, and stickers.
Sewing Goods Planner, Designer at Kawaguchi Co. Ltd
April 30, 2004 - July 9, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods, arranged displays, researched new products, and served as receptionist at sewing goods shows.
Image Process and Arrangement for Printing Products at Dainihon Insatu Co. Ltd
December 31, 1999 - July 9, 2025Assisted in graphic design for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - July 9, 2025Designed T-shirts and original fabric for Hula Dance performances.
Graphic and Web Design Student at Graphic and Web Design School
December 31, 2011 - July 9, 2025Developed graphic design skills and expanded knowledge with software such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co. Ltd
April 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025Edited onsite map images and performed updates as a temporary employee.
Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co. Ltd
September 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025Managed progress of printed materials and performed data checking as a temporary employee.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025Managed progress of package version creation projects.
Project Progress Manager at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel Material Manufacturer)
March 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025Planned designs and created draft data for apparel materials as a temporary employee.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanned design and created various designs including business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signage, T-shirts, textile prints, and hand-drawn pictures.
Imageprocess and arrangement for printing products at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 31, 1999 - July 9, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 30, 2004 - July 9, 2025Planning and designing new sewing goods, arranging displays, researching new products, and serving as receptionist at sewing goods show.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company (in Hawaii)
January 31, 2009 - July 9, 2025Designing for T-shirts featuring brands such as Harley Davidson and Hello Kitty, designing fabric art for aloha shirts, business uniforms, labels for coffee bags, gift sets, clothing tags, and stickers.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - July 9, 2025Designing T-shirts and original fabric for Hula Dance.
Map image processing operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025Editing onsite map images and updating them.
Assistant director at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking.
Project progress management at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025Managing progress of package version creation projects.
Project progress management at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
March 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025Planning design and creation of draft data for apparel materials, project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and creating designs for business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menu designs, sign boards, T-shirts, textile prints, and hand-drawing pictures.
Imageprocess and arrangement for printing products at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 31, 1999 - July 23, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 30, 2004 - July 23, 2025Planning and designing new sewing goods, arranging displays, researching new products, and reception duties at sewing goods shows.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company (in Hawaii)
January 31, 2009 - July 23, 2025Designing T-shirts for brands like Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, and Curious George; creating fabric art for aloha shirts; business uniforms; and a wide variety of custom artwork including labels, signatures, gift set graphics, clothing tags, and stickers.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025Designed T-shirts and original fabric designs for Hula Dance.
Map image processing operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 30, 2012 - July 23, 2025Editing onsite map images and updates.
Assistant director at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 30, 2012 - July 23, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking as a temporary employee.
Project progress management at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025Managed progress of package version creation projects.
Project progress management at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
March 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025Planned design and created draft data for apparel materials, functioning as a temporary employee.
Freelance Graphic Designer
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning design and creating designs including business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirts printing design, textile printing design, and hand drawing pictures.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company (in Hawaii)
January 31, 2009 - July 30, 2025Designed T-shirts for brands like Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George and school uniforms. Created fabric art for aloha shirts, business uniforms for Anheuser, and a wide variety of custom artwork including labels for coffee bags, store signatures, gift set graphics, clothing tags, neck labels, and stickers.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co. Ltd
April 30, 2004 - July 30, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods with display arrangements and product research. Acted as receptionist at sewing goods shows.
Graphic design assistant for food packaging at Dainihon Insatsu Co. Ltd
December 31, 1999 - July 30, 2025Assisted in image processing and arrangement for printing food packaging products.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025Designed T-shirts and original fabric specifically for Hula Dance.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co. Ltd
April 30, 2012 - July 30, 2025Edited onsite map images and provided updates as a temporary employee.
Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co. Ltd
September 30, 2012 - July 30, 2025Managed progress and checked data of printed materials as a temporary employee.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - July 30, 2025Managed project progress of package version creation.
Project Progress Manager at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
March 31, 2013 - July 30, 2025Planned designs and created draft data for apparel materials while managing project progress as a temporary employee.
Freelance Graphic Designer
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and designing a variety of graphics including business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signage, T-shirt designs, textile prints, and hand-drawn artwork.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed for T-shirts including Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George; created aloha shirt fabric art; developed uniforms for Dukes Canoe Club and Anheuser; produced labels for coffee bags, education Works store; created gift-set graphics, hang tags, neck labels, and stickers.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 30, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods; arranged displays; researched new products; receptionist at sewing goods show.
Graphic Design Assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 31, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designing for T-shirts; original fabric design for Hula Dance.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Editing onsite map images and updates; map image processing as a temporary employee.
Assistant Director / Progress Manager at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Progress management of printed materials; data checking; temporary employee.
Project Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Progress management of package version creation; project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and designing graphics (business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signboards); T-shirt designs (print); textile design (print); hand-drawn pictures.
Temporary Employee / Designer at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
March 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Planning design; creation of draft data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed graphics for T-shirts (Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George), school uniforms, event graphics, aloha shirts, and corporate materials including labels, hang tags, neck labels, stickers and packaging artwork for clients such as Dukes Canoe Club, Anheuser-Busch, Education Works, and coffee bags.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 30, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed sewing goods, arranged displays and researched new products; also served as receptionist at sewing goods show.
Graphic design assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 31, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design support for food packaging and related print projects.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirts and created original fabric designs for Hula Dance performances.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co., Ltd.
April 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Edited onsite map images and performed map image processing tasks as a temporary employee.
Temporary Assistant Director (Printed Materials Data) at Red Works Japan Co., Ltd.
September 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking; temporary employee assisting project direction.
Project/Package Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Progress management for package version creation and overall project progress.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2014 - PresentFreelance work including planning and designing: business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirt prints, textile designs, and hand-drawn artwork.
Temporary Designer/Project Support at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
March 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Planning design and creation of draft data for apparel materials; project progress management; temporary employee.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 1, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirt graphics for Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George; produced apparel artworks and event fabric art (aloha shirts); created labels, hangtags, neck labels, gift-set graphics, stickers, and various uniforms.
Sewing Goods Planner, Designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 1, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed sewing goods; arranged displays; researched and developed new products; performed receptionist duties at sewing goods show.
Graphic Design Assistant for Food Packaging at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 1, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design support for food packaging projects.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 1, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirts and original fabrics for Hula Dance.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025Edited site map images and performed map image processing tasks.
Assistant Director (Temporary) at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking; temporary position.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - September 13, 2025Progress management of package version creation; overall project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlan and design materials including business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirts, textile prints, and hand-drawn illustrations.
Temporary Graphic Designer at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
May 1, 2013 - PresentPlanning design; creation of draft data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 1, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed for T-shirts (Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George), school uniforms, and various event fabric art (aloha shirts). Created uniforms for Dukes Canoe Club and Anheuser, and produced a wide range of custom artwork including labels for coffee bags, gift sets, hang tags, neck labels, and stickers.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 1, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods; arranged displays and researched new products; served as receptionist at sewing goods shows.
Graphic Design Assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 1, 1999 - September 13, 2025Image processing and arrangement for printing products; graphic design for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 1, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirts and created original fabrics for Hula Dance costumes.
Map image processing operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025Edited onsite map images and updated map assets; performed map image processing tasks as a temporary employee.
Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking; temporary employee.
Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - September 13, 2025Progress management of package version creation; project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and creating designs (business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirt designs, textile prints, hand-drawn illustrations, etc.).
Temporary Employee - Designer at Sankei Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - September 13, 2025Planned design and created draft data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed graphics for T-shirts including Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George; developed fabric art for aloha shirts; created uniforms (Dukes Canoe Club, Anheuser); produced labels, hang tags, neck labels, stickers, and a wide range of custom artwork for gift sets and products.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 30, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods; arranged display and researched new products; served as receptionist at sewing goods shows.
Graphic design assistant at Dainihon Insatsu Co.Ltd
December 31, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirts and original fabric designs for Hula Dance.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Editing onsite map images and updates; temporary employee.
Temporary Employee / Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking; duties included assisting director.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Progress management of package version creation; project coordination.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and design for business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signage, T-shirts, textile designs, and hand-drawn illustrations.
Temporary Employee at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
May 1, 2013 - PresentPlanning design and creation of draft data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed apparel graphics for Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George; produced aloha shirts; created uniforms and labels; designed gift-set artwork, hang tags, neck labels, and stickers for varied clients.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co. Ltd
April 1, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed sewing goods; arranged display and researched new products.
Graphic design assistant at Dainihon Insatsu Co., Ltd
December 31, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging; prepared layouts and artwork for printing.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirts and original fabrics for Hula Dance presentations and costumes.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co., Ltd
April 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Edited site map images and performed map image processing tasks; temporary employee.
Temporary Assistant / Progress Manager at Red Works Japan Co., Ltd
September 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking; temporary employee; Assistant Director.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Progress management of package version creation; project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and designing: business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signs; T-shirt and textile design; hand-drawn illustrations.
Temporary Employee / Project Progress Manager at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel Material Manufacturer)
May 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Planning design and drafting data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirt graphics for Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George, and other brands; created school uniforms, event fabric art, and uniform artwork; produced labels, neck tags, packaging, stickers, and related graphic assets.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 1, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods; organized display arrangements and researched new products; performed receptionist duties at sewing goods shows.
Graphic Design Assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 31, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging; performed image processing and printing preparation.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed graphics for T-shirts and created original fabric for Hula Dance performances.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Edited map images and performed image processing updates; temporary position.
Assistant Director / Progress Manager at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Managed progress of printed materials and data checking; performed temporary duties as Assistant Director.
Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Oversees package version creation and overall project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and creating designs (business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirt designs, textile designs, and hand-drawn artwork).
Designer at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
May 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Planned design and created draft data for apparel materials; involved in project progress management as a temporary employee.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirt graphics for Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George, school uniforms, and event fabric art (aloha shirts). Created uniforms for Dukes Canoe Club and Anheuser; produced labels for coffee bags, gift sets, education store graphics, hang tags, neck labels, and various stickers for a wide range of products.
Sewing Goods Planner, Designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 30, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods; arranged displays and researched new products.
Image Process and Arrangement for Printing at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 31, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirts and created original fabric for Hula Dance.
Map Image Processing Operator (Temporary) at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Editing inside map images and updates; map image processing.
Temporary Assistant Director/Progress Manager at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 30, 2012 - September 13, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking; assistant director duties as temporary employee.
Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Progress management of package version creation; project progress oversight.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and creating designs (business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirts (print), textile design (print), hand-drawn illustrations).
Temporary Designer / Project Assistant at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
May 31, 2013 - September 13, 2025Planning design, creation of draft data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company (Hawaii)
January 1, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirts for Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George; created school uniforms; produced aloha shirt fabric art; designed uniforms for Dukes Canoe Club and Anheuser; produced labels, neck labels, hang tags, and stickers for various products.
Sewing Goods Planner/Designer at Kawaguchi Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed sewing goods; arranged displays and researched new products; receptionist at sewing goods show.
Graphic Design Assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co., Ltd.
December 1, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design support for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 1, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirts and original fabrics for Hula Dance performances.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co. Ltd
April 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025Edited site map images and performed map image processing tasks; temporary employee.
Assistant Director / Progress Manager at Red Works Japan Co., Ltd.
September 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025Managed progress of printed materials and data checking; served as temporary employee and assistant director.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - September 13, 2025Managed progress of package version creation; overall project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and designing designs for business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirt designs (print), textile designs (print), and hand-drawn artwork.
Temporary Employee - Planning Design at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel Material Manufacturer)
March 1, 2013 - September 13, 2025Planning design; creation of draft data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Designed T-shirt graphics for Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George; created aloha shirt fabric art; developed uniforms for Dukes Canoe Club and Anheuser; produced labels, hang tags, neck labels, stickers, and other packaging artwork.
Sewing Goods Planner/Designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 1, 2004 - September 13, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods; arranged product displays; researched new products; served as receptionist at sewing goods shows.
Graphic Design Assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 1, 1999 - September 13, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 1, 2010 - September 13, 2025Designed for T-shirts and created original fabric for Hula Dance.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025Editing in-site map images and updates; map image processing; temporary employee.
Assistant Director / Progress Manager at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking; temporary employee.
Project/Packaging Coordinator at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - September 13, 2025Progress management of package version creation; project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and designing (business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menu design, signage, T-shirt design, textile design, hand-drawn artwork).
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - September 18, 2025Designed for T-shirts for Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty and Curious George; created aloha shirt fabric art; designed school uniforms; prepared event fabrics, uniform graphics for Anheuser; produced labels for coffee bags, gift set graphics, education works store visuals, hang tags, neck labels and stickers.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co. Ltd
April 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods; arranged product displays; researched new products; also worked as receptionist at sewing goods show.
Graphic Design Assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co. Ltd
December 1, 1999 - September 18, 2025Image processing and arrangement for printing products; graphic design for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 1, 2010 - September 18, 2025Designed T-shirts and created original fabric for Hula Dance.
Map Image Processing Operator (Temporary) at Google Japan Co. Ltd
April 1, 2012 - September 18, 2025Edited site map images and performed map image processing and updates as a temporary employee.
Assistant/Progress Manager (Temporary) at Red Works Japan Co. Ltd
September 1, 2012 - September 18, 2025Managed progress of printed materials; data checking; supported directors as temporary staff.
Project Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - September 18, 2025Progress management of package version creation; overall project progress oversight.
Freelance Graphic Designer
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and designing designs (business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signage, T-shirts, textiles, and hand-drawn pictures) as a freelance graphic designer.
Temporary Employee - Design/Progress at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
May 1, 2013 - September 18, 2025Planning design; creation of draft data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025Designing for T-shirts (Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George, School Uniforms), fabric art for aloha shirts for Dukes Canoe Club uniforms, Anheuser: business uniforms; various custom artworks including labels for coffee bags, gift sets, hang tags, neck labels, and stickers.
Sewing goods planner, designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 1, 2004 - October 8, 2025Planned and designed new sewing goods; arranged display and researched new products.
Graphic Design Assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 1, 1999 - October 8, 2025Graphic design assistant for food packaging; image processing and arrangement for printing.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 1, 2010 - October 8, 2025Designing for T-shirts and original fabric for Hula Dance.
Map image processing operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025Editing inside map images and updates.
Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025Progress management of printed materials and data checking.
Project/Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025Progress management of package version creation.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2014 - PresentPlanning and designing designs (business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirts, textile design, hand drawing).
Designer at Sankei Ltd.
March 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025Planning design; creation of draft data for apparel materials; project progress management.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company
January 31, 2009 - January 31, 2009Designed T-shirts for Harley Davidson, Hello Kitty, Curious George; created school uniforms; produced aloha shirt fabric art; designed business uniforms for Anheuser; produced labels, neck tags, stickers, and other artwork; worked on a wide variety of custom graphics for multiple clients.
Sewing Goods Planner, Designer at Kawaguchi Co.Ltd
April 30, 2004 - April 30, 2004Planned and designed new sewing goods; arranged displays; researched new products.
Graphic Design Assistant at Dainihon Insatu Co.Ltd
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999Image processing and arrangement for printing products; graphic design for food packaging.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance)
March 31, 2010 - March 31, 2010Designed T-shirts and original fabric for Hula Dance.
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co.Ltd
April 30, 2012 - April 30, 2012Editing onsite map images and updates; temporary employee.
Assistant Director / Data Checker at Red Works Japan Co.Ltd
September 30, 2012 - September 30, 2012Progress management of printed materials and data checking; temporary employee.
Project/Packaging Progress Manager at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
March 31, 2013 - March 31, 2013Progress management of package version creation; project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2014 - November 5, 2025Planning and creating designs (business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, sign boards, T-shirts, textile print, hand drawing, etc.).
Temporary Designer / Project Progress Manager at Sankei Ltd. (Apparel material manufacturer)
March 31, 2013 - March 31, 2013Planning design, creation of draft data for apparel materials; temporary employee; project progress management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - PresentDesigned business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signage, and promotional materials; created original textile patterns and T-shirt graphics for apparel and event projects; produced custom hand-drawn illustrations and branding artwork; managed projects from concept development through final production.
Project Progress Management (Temporary Employee) at Hill's-Colgate Japan Ltd.
October 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013Managed progress and coordination for packaging version updates; supported project workflow and production scheduling.
Assistant Director (Temporary Employee) at Red Works Japan Co., Ltd.
May 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012Handled progress management and data checking for printed materials; supported production coordination and communication between teams.
Map Image Processing Operator (Temporary Employee) at Google Japan Co., Ltd.
July 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012Edited and updated map image data; performed quality checks and image processing tasks.
Graphic Designer at Dance Company (Hula Dance) Japan
May 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010Designed T-shirts and original fabric patterns for hula dance performances and events.
Graphic Designer at The Custom Company Hawaii, USA
August 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Designed custom T-shirt graphics for brands and clients including Harley-Davidson, Hello Kitty, and Curious George; created fabric artwork for aloha shirts and business uniforms; produced labels, packaging graphics, stickers, clothing tags, and promotional gift designs.
Sewing Goods Planner & Designer at Kawaguchi Co., Ltd.
June 1, 2002 - April 1, 2004Planned and designed new sewing-related products; conducted product research and arranged product displays; worked as a receptionist and product representative at trade shows.
Mechanical Creation at Dainihon Insatsu Co., Ltd
May 1, 1998 - December 1, 1999Supported graphic design production for food packaging projects and operations.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - PresentDesigned business cards, leaflets, posters, catalogs, menus, signage, and promotional materials; Created original textile patterns and T-shirt graphics for apparel and event projects; Produced custom hand-drawn illustrations and branding artwork; Managed projects from concept development through final production
Assistant Director at Red Works Japan Co., Ltd.
May 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012Handled progress management and data checking for printed materials; Supported production coordination and communication between teams
Map Image Processing Operator at Google Japan Co., Ltd.
July 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012Edited and updated map image data; Performed quality checks and image processing tasks
Education
Junior College Graduate at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997Junior College at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Junior College at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Junior College at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997Junior College Degree at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997Junior College Degree at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997Junior College Diploma at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Junior College Diploma at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld Colleage, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Graphic and Web Design School at Graphic and Web design school
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Junior College Diploma at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997English language course at UniWorld Colleage, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Junior College Diploma at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Junior College Diploma at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Graphic and Web Design Course at Graphic and Web design school
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Japanese Literature at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Diploma in Japanese Literature at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Graphic and Web Design Course at Graphic and Web Design School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Junior College Diploma at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997Certificate at UniWorld College, NSW Australia Full time intensive English language course
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Certificate at Graphic and Web design school
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Diploma in Japanese Literature at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997Intensive English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Diploma at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Junior College Diploma at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997Intensive English Language Course at UniWorld College
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Graphic and Web Design at Graphic and Web Design School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Japanese Literature at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Associate degree in Japanese Literature at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English language course at UniWorld Colleage, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Junior College Diploma, Japanese Literature at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1997English Language Course at UniWorld Colleage, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Japanese Literature at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 1997Intensive English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Japanese Literature - Associate Degree at Joshi Sei Gakuin Junior College
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 1997Intensive English Language Course at UniWorld College, NSW Australia
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Qualifications
Full time intensive English language course
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Full time intensive English language course
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Full time intensive English language course
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Graphic and Web design school
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Full time intensive English language course
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Graphic and Web design school
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Driver license
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025Junior College Diploma
April 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997English Language Certificate
October 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Driver license
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025Driver license
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet
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