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Online Community Manager (Volunteer) at Toronto Japanese Arts Community

Manage the Discord community: handle member onboarding, information sharing, and event/opportunity announcements for a bilingual arts network bridging Japan and Canada. Streamline the application process for community gatherings and manage new member lists.

Graphic Designer at Freelance

Developed brand identities and design systems, including research, user journey mapping, personas, brand guidelines, packaging, and in-store collateral (e.g., Onigiri Co.). Created Instagram content strategies (Reels/Stories), scripting and building repeatable content models using AI to analyze accounts and generate proposal documents. Planned LinkedIn content series including infographics and job-hunting tips. Conducted product design work for a job board platform, including feasibility scoping and information architecture. Took on UX/product practice focused on design systems and accessibility, including habit-tracking app concept work and UX audits and redesigns (e.g., theme spa village).

Developed brand identity for Onigiri Co., an onigiri shop in downtown Toronto. Led desk research, created user journey maps and user personas, and produced brand guidelines. Delivered packaging and in-store collateral aligned to the brand system.

Developed brand identity for Onigiri Co., an onigiri shop in downtown Toronto. Conducted desk research, created user journey maps and user personas, defined brand guidelines, and produced packaging and in-store collateral. Focused on clear, consistent brand communication from research through production.

Graphic Designer at Fleming

Freelance studio-based projects delivered remotely from Tokyo. Designed a recruiting landing page for Table Mark Co. in mobile and desktop formats. Developed recruiting corporate presentation decks for TMEIC with visual clarity and brand consistency. Created graphic assets for promotional video work for Daiwa House by translating information into engaging visuals.

Graphic Designer at Freelance at Fleming

Designed recruiting landing pages for Tabble Mark Co. across mobile and desktop. Produced recruiting presentation decks for TMEIC with visual clarity and brand consistency. Designed graphics for a promotional video for Daiwa House by translating information into engaging visuals.

Graphic Designer | Freelance at Fleming at Fleming

Designed a recruiting landing page for TableMark Co. in both mobile and desktop formats. Created corporate recruiting presentations for TMEIC with an emphasis on visual clarity and brand consistency. Produced promotional video graphics for Daiwa House, translating information into engaging visuals.

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Fleming

Delivered remote design work from Toronto for a Japan-based studio. Designed recruiting landing pages for TableMark Co. in both mobile and desktop formats. Produced corporate recruiting presentations for TMEIC and developed graphics for a Daiwa House promotional video by translating key information into engaging visual storytelling.

Creative Designer at Inovision Holdings Corporation

End-to-end art direction across multiple seasonal campaigns for Fan Ink, including model casting, photographer selection, styling, budgeting, shoot lists, and post-production for a licensed sports apparel brand. Built a new facewear line for Fan Ink (logo design, lookbook, and art direction for campaign photo shoot). Developed a comprehensive brand design system for Nobis including guidelines, lookbooks, and original pattern work, coordinating campaign production across seasonal releases. Integrated AI tools to generate campaign visuals, improving storytelling and cost efficiency. Designed marketing/sales assets such as press mailers, digital ads, event invitations, and internal sales tools; produced event/digital content (gift cards, banners, animations) for pop-ups and campaigns; and coordinated with creative directors and cross-functional teams to meet shifting deadlines.

Creative Designer at Innovision Holdings Corporation

Led end-to-end art direction for multiple seasonal campaigns for Fan Ink, including model casting, photographer/styling selection, budgeting, shoot lists, and post-production for a licensed sports apparel brand. Built a Facewear line within Fan Ink, creating logo design and lookbook materials and directing campaign shoot art. Developed a comprehensive Nobis brand design system (guidelines, lookbooks, and original pattern work) and art directed campaign production across seasonal releases. Used AI tools to generate campaign visuals to improve storytelling and cost efficiency. Designed press mailers, digital ads, event invitations, internal sales tools, and produced event/digital assets such as gift cards, banners, and animations. Collaborated with creative directors and cross-functional teams to coordinate deadlines and production quality.

Graphic Designer at Freelance (Lamron Inc.)

Managed freelance work from Lamron Inc. and supported global/local clients while relocating from Tokyo to Toronto as part of the permanent residency application process. Designed the typeface and title cards for the film The Worst Person in the World (2021). Produced annual books, icons, banners, and official documents for Hackergal. Created blog illustrations for Auth0 to make technical topics accessible to diverse audiences. Contributed to establishing brand identity for Elab, an eco-circular cafe in Tokyo.

Managed freelance work while relocating from Tokyo to Toronto and completing the Permanent Residency (PR) application process. Designed title cards and typography for the film The Worst Person in the World (2021). Produced annual books, icons, banners, and official documents for Hackergal. Created blog illustrations for Auth0 to make technical topics accessible. Contributed to brand identity development for Elab, an eco-circular cafe in Tokyo.

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Lamron Inc. / Freelance

Managed freelance assignments while relocating from Tokyo to Toronto and completing a Permanent Residency (PR) application. Designed title cards and typography for the film The Worst Person in the World (2021). Created annual book, icons, banners, and official documents for Hackergal. Produced blog illustrations for Auth0 to make technical topics accessible. Contributed to brand identity establishment for Elab, an eco-circular cafe in Tokyo.