Shingo Shimizu

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I'm a seasoned illustrator known for creating impactful, cohesive visuals for global brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, and Air Canada.

About

I’m a seasoned illustrator known for creating impactful, cohesive visuals for global brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, and Air Canada. I’m skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a strong foundation in illustration, visual storytelling, and cross-platform design systems. I focus on brand identity, illustration, UI design, typography, motion graphics, and digital campaigns. I thrive when collaborating across teams to deliver cohesive visuals that resonate across print, digital, and social channels.

I’m passionate about storytelling through imagery and design, and I enjoy building scalable design systems, mentoring teammates, and pushing creative boundaries while staying aligned with client goals and brand guidelines.

  • Joined April 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • JapaneseFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

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Projects · 6

Stonemill Bakery

Illustrated the pattern for the bread wrapper, for the limited edition bread for Stonemill Bakery. graphicdesigner illustrator designer

  • Illustrator
  • Vector Illustrator
Novamind

Illustrated 16 images. Please have a look at my website portfolio to view more work. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer

  • Illustrator
  • Vector Illustrator
25 Year Anniversary Logo Design for EA Sports Staff

Logo design for Electronic Arts staff, employed for 25 years at the company. Please have a look at my website portfolio to view more work. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer

  • Illustrator
  • Vector Illustrator
Side FX Houdini Icons

Illustrated Icons for SideFX's Houdini UI. Please have a look at my website portfolio to view more work. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer

  • Illustrator
  • Vector Illustrator
Eastbound Brewing Company

Beer label Illustration. Please have a look at my website portfolio to view more work. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer

  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
CBC Radio 94.1 Illustration

Illustration for Morning Radio Show on CBC. Please have a look at my website portfolio to view more work. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer

  • Illustrator

Work experience· 7 roles

Illustrator · SideFXJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Collaborated with the UX team to create over 500 full-color icons for Houdini’s visual effects tools. Established a consistent UI visual language to enhance user experience.

Senior Designer · Victory Creative Group Inc.Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Designed branding and marketing materials for high-profile clients, including Nike and the NBA, adhering to strict brand guidelines. Created Nike employee seeding kits and youth basketball branding, earning client praise for innovation and quality. Designed the new logo and full brand identity for Vancouver Rise FC, a professional women’s soccer team.

UI Visual Experience Designer (FIFA 23/FC24) · Electronic ArtsJan 2023 – Jan 2023 · 1 mo

Worked within established interface design systems to update UI screens for FIFA 23’s Volta and FC24’s Clubs game modes. Illustrated custom icons and contributed to the UI system for the ‘Post Match Accolades’ feature. Delivered work praised by team leads, presented processes to stakeholders, and ensured consistency with EA’s brand identity.

Art Director · Exclaim! MediaJan 2022 – Jan 2022 · 1 mo
Senior Graphic Designer · Klick HealthJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo
Art Director · Saatchi & SaatchiJan 2014 – Jan 2014 · 1 mo
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator (Freelance) · FreelanceJan 2002 – Nov 2025 · 23 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Design · OCAD University1996 – 1999
AfterEffects Kickstart, Animation Bootcamp · School of Motion2021

Certifications and awards

Applied Arts 2022 Judge – Design Awards2022 – 2025
Applied Arts 2014 – Advertising & Portrait Illustration (Scion magazine)2014 – 2025
3x3 Professional Show No. 11 – Editorial Portraits x 2 (Scion magazine)2030 – 2025
ADCC Silver Award – Advertising Illustration (Virgin Mobile)2030 – 2025

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