Strategic Creative Producer & Experience Designer with 7+ years of expertise in Tokyo’s interactive design industry. I specialize in "Visualizing the Invisible," bridging the gap between visionary concepts and technical execution for high-impact interactive installations and immersive digital experiences. A collaborative leader proven in managing cross-functional teams and optimizing workflows to deliver complex projects—such as exhibitions attracting 2,000+ visitors—seamlessly from concept to completion.

Sakura Yamaoka

Strategic Creative Producer & Experience Designer with 7+ years of expertise in Tokyo’s interactive design industry. I specialize in "Visualizing the Invisible," bridging the gap between visionary concepts and technical execution for high-impact interactive installations and immersive digital experiences. A collaborative leader proven in managing cross-functional teams and optimizing workflows to deliver complex projects—such as exhibitions attracting 2,000+ visitors—seamlessly from concept to completion.

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Strategic Creative Producer & Experience Designer with 7+ years of expertise in Tokyo’s interactive design industry. I specialize in “Visualizing the Invisible,” bridging the gap between visionary concepts and technical execution for high-impact interactive installations and immersive digital experiences. A collaborative leader proven in managing cross-functional teams and optimizing workflows to deliver complex projects—such as exhibitions attracting 2,000+ visitors—seamlessly from concept to completion.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Japanese
Fluent

Work Experience

Immersive Producer & Marketing Manager at Maziar Inc.
October 1, 2025 - Present
Executive end-to-end creative support for immersive projects, ranging from logo design and branding to AI-assisted video content creation and social media production. Facilitated on-site testing and installation for multimedia exhibits, providing critical feedback on visual packaging and audience flow to refine UX. Directed project documentation and promotional storytelling through professional videography, capturing the interaction between audiences and digital installations to create high-impact marketing content.
Brand & Marketing Lead (Founder's Collaboration) at Okoshibumi
September 1, 2025 - Present
Spearheaded the Canadian market entry for Okoshibumi, managing end-to-end brand localization to multi-channel marketing strategy. Led the brand debut at Japan Festival Canada 2025, achieving revenue and unit sales; developed a comprehensive content strategy across Instagram, Facebook, and X using Adobe Premiere and After Effects to produce engaging videos.
Creative Producer & Multidisciplinary Designer at Prototype Inc.
November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Spearheaded the company’s in-house, self-produced exhibit as Lead Project Manager, attracting 2,000+ visitors. Directed end-to-end production for high-profile PR events and permanent museum installations, coordinating cross-functional teams of engineers and creators to ensure technical and artistic excellence. Designed interactive UI/UX interfaces and motion graphics for facility displays and educational games, enhancing user engagement and immersive storytelling. Acted as strategic liaison between executive leadership and production teams to enable decision-making and project scoping.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate, Marketing Management – Digital Media Program at George Brown College
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
University Pathway Program at International Language Academy of Canada
February 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Diploma (3-year), General Design Department / Industrial and Product Design at Kuwasawa Design School
April 1, 2014 - March 1, 2017

Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate, Marketing Management – Digital Media Program
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Diploma (3-year), General Design Department / Industrial and Product Design
April 1, 2014 - March 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education