Hi, I'm Sara Ito, an experienced artist, designer, and photographer based in The Hague, The Netherlands. With a passion for web and graphic design as well as photography, I enjoy creating visually compelling work that tells stories and connects with audiences. I have worked with diverse clients including Beats By Dre and have led international teams to craft user-friendly UI/UX designs. I studied Marketing at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo and am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Photography and Society at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Fluent in Japanese and English, I blend creative design skills with strong technical proficiency in front-end web development to deliver impactful digital and visual projects.…

Sara Ito

Hi, I'm Sara Ito, an experienced artist, designer, and photographer based in The Hague, The Netherlands. With a passion for web and graphic design as well as photography, I enjoy creating visually compelling work that tells stories and connects with audiences. I have worked with diverse clients including Beats By Dre and have led international teams to craft user-friendly UI/UX designs. I studied Marketing at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo and am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Photography and Society at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Fluent in Japanese and English, I blend creative design skills with strong technical proficiency in front-end web development to deliver impactful digital and visual projects.…

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Hi, I’m Sara Ito, an experienced artist, designer, and photographer based in The Hague, The Netherlands. With a passion for web and graphic design as well as photography, I enjoy creating visually compelling work that tells stories and connects with audiences. I have worked with diverse clients including Beats By Dre and have led international teams to craft user-friendly UI/UX designs.

I studied Marketing at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo and am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Photography and Society at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Fluent in Japanese and English, I blend creative design skills with strong technical proficiency in front-end web development to deliver impactful digital and visual projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer
August 1, 2024 - Present
Providing web and graphic design services for clients across The Netherlands, creating creative and effective visual solutions to meet client needs.
UI UX Designer, Manager at HENNGE KK, Tokyo
July 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Led an international team of 8 UI UX designers to deliver user-centered digital product designs focused on usability and aesthetic appeal.
Solution Designer at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Tokyo
April 30, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Designed and developed solutions to meet corporate digital needs and enhance business operations with innovative design approaches.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Conducting portraits, product still images, and event photography for clients including Beats By Dre, working across Tokyo and The Netherlands.
Staff at Seven Eleven, Tokyo
December 31, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Performed general store duties at Seven Eleven convenience store in Tokyo.
Kitchen Staff at Buffet Grand China, Tokyo
December 31, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Managed sushi stand operations including customer-facing tasks, made sushi on demand, assisted with dish preparation and washing, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Education

MA Photography and Society at Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing at Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo
April 1, 2015 - September 1, 2019
Certification in Art and Culture at Maastricht University, The Netherlands
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Qualifications

Certification in Art and Culture
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment