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I am a versatile Art Director and Senior Brand Designer with over a decade of experience delivering high-impact, international 360 campaigns for luxury and consumer brands. I specialize in brand identity, digital marketing, and multi-channel customer engagement, with a proven track record of launching new products, elevating brand perception, and driving measurable results.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead cross-functional teams, and translate marketing objectives into scalable design systems. My work blends strategic thinking with creative storytelling to deliver visually compelling experiences across digital and live channels.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner
Work Experience
Museum Education Apprentice at Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
January 1, 2004 - PresentDuring my tenure with MOCA’s Education Department, I played a key role in developing weekly family events themed around the museum’s exhibitions. The most significant project I worked on was the design, planning, and promotion of the annual teen event at the Geffen Contemporary in Downtown Los Angeles, which my team marketed as “Synergy: An Exploration of Synesthesia” in 2004.
Designer at The Program (Fender Guitars)
November 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Creative lead for Fender account; translating marketing objectives and brand guidelines into scalable design systems and assets. Collaborated with copywriters and senior leadership to pitch, refine, and present ideas aligned with brand tone and strategic goals; proactively identified opportunities to elevate creative quality, workflows, and processes.
Senior Digital Designer, International at Tatcha
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Creative lead for in-house development of international 360 campaigns with emphasis on product launches, brand identity, and digital marketing across all brand touch points; strategy and implementation. Created engaging social media graphics, boosting engagement rates by 20%; produced still-life for beauty campaigns with festive and interactive Japanese-inspired concepts.
Senior Digital Designer, DTC Campaigns at Tatcha
February 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Creative lead for in-house development of direct-to-client campaigns and promotions with emphasis on customer engagement, retention, and acquisition; partnered with cross-functional teams including merchandisers, producers, photographers, stylists, strategists, designers, and project managers.
Senior Brand Designer at Rodan + Fields
February 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020Creative lead for in-house development of field and brand campaigns across multiple channels; redesigned loyalty rewards programs; designed promotional materials for the consultant enrollment program, increasing enrollment by 30% within 3 months through digital-first strategy.
Interactive/Senior Designer at NEXGEN PACKAGING
October 1, 2011 - February 1, 2017Headed internal multi-disciplinary design initiatives spanning digital, video, retail, and packaging; delivered pixel-perfect retail packaging for Levi's, Dockers, GAP, Charlotte Russe, and Chico's FAS; owned design for in-house web/app solutions, video content, tradeshow materials; conducted field trend studies and audience analysis.
Museum Apprentice, Education Department at The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Apprenticeship in education department supporting program activities and learning initiatives.
Senior Designer + Art Director at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021Delivered freelance design and web development solutions across digital, email, paid media, and print; translated brand and marketing objectives into intuitive assets and functional web experiences; managed multiple client projects from concept to final production.
Education
BFA Illustration at California College of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Ryman Arts Program at University of Southern California
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005CSSSA at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Fiat Lux Photography Program at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Museum Apprentice, Education Department at The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004CSSSA - InnerSpark at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Fiat Lux Photography Program at Fiat Lux Photography Program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Ryman Arts Program at USC Ryman Arts Program
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005BFA Illustration & Design at California College of the Arts (CCA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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