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I’m Mizué Funakoshi, a Japanese-Australian creative entrepreneur behind Watermark Art & Design. I blend graphic design, web design, and branding with a practical sensibility for marketing and print production, helping clients tell their stories with clarity and personality.
Beyond design, I translate and transcreate English and Japanese content, lecture on Career Vision and philosophy, and write about life philosophy and wellbeing. My published book, Tengoku Yokochō no Takaramono, explores everyday wisdom and resilience, and I enjoy sharing insights on my YouTube channel and in seminars.
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Work Experience
Freelance Senior Creative / Translator at TBWA / SYDNEY
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreate static advertising designs and digital assets in English and Japanese. Provide English-to-Japanese translation and transcreation for static and video content, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
Business Owner at Watermark Art & Design Graphic and Web Design
January 1, 2012 - PresentManage the company. Oversee complete project processes, including customer care, design, planning, printing, and website development.
Director at Redzart Pty Ltd
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012Manage the company. Oversee complete project processes, including customer care, design, planning, printing, and website development.
Business Owner at m-i creative Graphic Design
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Graphic Design Business: Manage the company. Oversee complete project processes, including customer care, design, planning, printing.
Art Director at AAA Design Studio Pty Ltd
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2003Graphic Design Company: Manage complete projects, including customer care, design, planning, and printing.
Freelance Senior Creative / Translator at TBWA/SYDNEY Advertising Agency
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreate static advertising designs and digital assets in both English and Japanese. Provide English-to-Japanese translation and transcreation for static and video content, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
Business Owner at Watermark Art & Design
January 1, 2012 - PresentManage the company. Oversee complete project processes, including customer care, design, planning, printing, and website development. Career Vision Seminar: Deliver speeches at Japanese universities and high schools.
Business Owner at m-i creative
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Manage the company. Oversee complete project processes, including customer care, design, planning, printing.
Freelance Senior Creative / Translator at TBWA / SYDNEY Advertising Agency
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreate static advertising designs and digital assets in English and Japanese. Provide English-to-Japanese translation and transcreation for static and video content, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
Business Owner at Watermark Art & Design Graphic and Web Design Business
January 1, 2012 - PresentManage the company. Oversee complete project processes, including customer care, design, planning, printing, and website development. Career Vision Seminar: Deliver speeches at Japanese universities and high schools.
Director at Redzart Pty Ltd Graphic and Web Design Company
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012Manage the company. Oversee complete project processes, including customer care, design, planning, printing, and website development.
Business Owner at m-i creative Graphic Design Business
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006Manage the company. Oversee complete project processes, including customer care, design, planning, printing.
Art Director at AAA Design Studio Pty Ltd Graphic Design Company
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2003Manage complete projects, including customer care, design, planning, and printing.
Freelance Senior Creative / Translator at TBWA Sydney
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreate static advertising designs and digital assets in English and Japanese. Provide English-to-Japanese translation and transcreation for static and video content, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
Senior Creative / Translator at TBWA / SYDNEY
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Create static advertising designs and digital assets in both English and Japanese. Provide English-to-Japanese translation and transcreation for static and video content, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
Education
Diploma in Web Design at TAFE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Certificate III in Graphic Design and Advertising at Billy Blue School of Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Bachelor-equivalent in fashion accessories at Bunka Fashion College (Tokyo)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Attainment Art Therapy for Connection and Community at TAFE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022TAFE Training Package Mental Health at TAFE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022Mental Health at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Attainment Art Therapy for Connection and Community at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Diploma in Web Design at TAFE
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Certificate III in Graphic Design and Advertising at Billy Blue School of Graphic Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Bachelor-equivalent in fashion accessories at Bunka Fashion College (Tokyo)
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991Diploma in Web Design at TAFE
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Certificate III in Graphic Design and Advertising at Billy Blue School of Graphic Design
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Bachelor-equivalent in fashion accessories at Bunka Fashion College (Tokyo)
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Training Package Mental Health at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Attainment Art Therapy for Connection and Community at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Bachelor-equivalent in Fashion Accessories at Bunka Fashion College (Tokyo)
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991Certificate III in Graphic design and Advertising at Billy Blue School of Graphic Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Diploma in Web Design at TAFE
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Art Therapy Attainment at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Training Package Mental Health at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Mental Health Training Package at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - January 9, 2026Art Therapy for Connection and Community at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - January 9, 2026Diploma in Web Design at TAFE
January 1, 2011 - January 9, 2026Certificate III in Graphic Design and Advertising at Billy Blue School of Graphic Design
January 1, 1997 - January 9, 2026Bachelor-equivalent in Fashion Accessories at Bunka Fashion College (Tokyo)
January 1, 1991 - January 9, 2026Mental Health Training Package at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Attainment Art Therapy for Connection and Community at TAFE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Diploma in Web Design at TAFE
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Certificate III in Graphic Design and Advertising at Billy Blue School of Graphic Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Bachelor in Fashion Accessories at Bunka Fashion College (Tokyo)
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991Qualifications
Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Licensed Associate Teacher for Certified Vocational Schools (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet
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