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I’m a versatile Art Director and Production Artist with a passion for branding, packaging, and crafting engaging digital experiences. Over the years I’ve partnered with clients across industries to develop cohesive brand stories, oversee production from concept to final output, and drive efficient workflows that elevate creative results.
Based in the Houston area with experience in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, I enjoy mentoring teams, blending design with user-centered strategies, and bringing creative ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and pragmatic execution.
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Language
Japanese
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English
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Work Experience
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - PresentPioneered brand identities by developing comprehensive digital and printed designs. Collaborated with clients to refine brand strategies, resulting in cohesive brand messages. Oversaw the production lifecycle and ensured all files met technical specifications. Contributed to an automation initiative that increased operational efficiency.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Pursued freelance design projects for multiple clients, delivering cohesive brand identities and production-ready assets across digital and print.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025Continued freelance work, developing brand systems and production materials for various clients.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Spearheaded the design of integrated digital campaigns, including banners, takeovers, and e-blasts. Partnered with development teams to create user interface ads that improved user engagement. Maintained brand consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
January 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Spearheaded the design of integrated digital campaigns, including banners, takeovers, and e-blasts. Partnered with development teams to create user interface ads that improved user engagement. Maintained brand consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Operations Director at Avalon Accessory
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Managed all aspects of the e-commerce store, including inventory, processing, and updates. Designed and implemented new branding and packaging.
Sole Proprietor at Potato Popper Factory
January 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Operated and managed food stall at farmers markets. Created overall branding, packaging, and website.
Senior Art Director at Ocean Park Creative (formerly B. D. Fox & Friends, Inc. Advertising)
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025Mentored and managed junior designers and freelancers, fostering a collaborative environment. Led the creative direction for on-screen menus and digital media, enhancing user experiences. Drove the conceptualization and execution of entertainment promotional campaigns. Designed consumer packaging and brochures effectively increasing product visibility. Edited audio and video for multimedia projects.
Graphic Designer at Warner Home Video
January 1, 1999 - October 6, 2025Designed various packaging and promotional materials for the home entertainment industry. Produced print mechanicals for trade ads, brochures, and stickers.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Pen & Pixel Graphics, Inc.
January 1, 1997 - October 6, 2025Conceptualized artwork, packaging, and promotional materials for the music industry. Directed photo and video shoots.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Various Clients (Gala Design Studio; Canyon Design Group; 1K Studios; And Company)
December 31, 2015 - October 6, 2025Pioneered brand identities by developing comprehensive digital and printed designs. Collaborated with clients to refine brand strategies, resulting in more cohesive brand messages. Oversaw the entire production lifecycle, ensuring all files met technical specifications for output. Contributed to develop and implement a new automation process, increasing operational efficiency.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
December 31, 2017 - October 6, 2025Spearheaded the design of integrated digital campaigns, including banners, takeovers, and e-blasts. Partnered with development teams to create user interface ads that improved user engagement. Maintained brand consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Various Clients (Gala Design Studio; Canyon Design Group; 1K Studios; And Company)
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025Pioneered brand identities by developing comprehensive digital and printed designs. Collaborated with clients to refine brand strategies, resulting in more cohesive brand messages. Oversaw the entire production lifecycle, ensuring all files met technical specifications for output. Contributed to develop and implement a new automation process, increasing operational efficiency.
Sole Proprietor at Potato Popper Factory
December 31, 2019 - October 6, 2025Operated and managed food stall at farmers markets. Created overall branding, packaging, and website.
Operations Director at Avalon Accessory
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025Managed all aspects of the e-commerce store, including inventory, processing, and updates. Designed and implemented new branding and packaging.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
December 31, 2025 - October 6, 2025Spearheaded the design of integrated digital campaigns, including banners, takeovers, and e-blasts. Partnered with development teams to create user interface ads that improved user engagement. Maintained brand consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Graphic Designer at Warner Home Video
December 31, 1999 - October 6, 2025Designed various packaging and promotional materials for the home entertainment industry. Produced print mechanicals for trade ads, brochures, and stickers.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Pen & Pixel Graphics, Inc.
December 31, 1997 - October 6, 2025Conceptualized artwork, packaging, and promotional materials for the music industry. Directed photo and video shoots.
Senior Art Director at Ocean Park Creative (formerly B. D. Fox & Friends, Inc. Advertising)
December 31, 2013 - October 6, 2025Mentored and managed junior designers and freelancers, fostering a collaborative environment. Led the creative direction for on-screen menus and digital media, enhancing user experiences. Drove the conceptualization and execution of entertainment promotional campaigns. Designed consumer packaging and brochures effectively increasing product visibility. Edited audio and video for multimedia projects.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentPioneered brand identities by developing comprehensive digital and printed designs. Collaborated with clients to refine brand strategies, resulting in more cohesive brand messages. Oversaw the entire production lifecycle, ensuring all files met technical specifications for output. Contributed to develop and implement a new automation process, increasing operational efficiency. Clients include Gala Design Studio; Canyon Design Group; 1K Studios; And Company.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
December 31, 2025 - October 6, 2025Spearheaded the design of integrated digital campaigns, including banners, takeovers, and e-blasts. Partnered with development teams to create user interface ads that improved user engagement. Maintained brand consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
December 31, 2017 - October 6, 2025Spearheaded the design of integrated digital campaigns, including banners, takeovers, and e-blasts. Partnered with development teams to create user interface ads that improved user engagement. Maintained brand consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Operations Director at Avalon Accessory
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025Managed all aspects of the e-commerce store, including inventory, processing, and updates. Designed and implemented new branding and packaging.
Sole Proprietor at Potato Popper Factory
December 31, 2019 - October 6, 2025Operated and managed food stall at farmers markets. Created overall branding, packaging, and website.
Senior Art Director at Ocean Park Creative (formerly B. D. Fox & Friends, Inc. Advertising)
December 31, 2013 - October 6, 2025Mentored and managed junior designers and freelancers, fostering a collaborative environment. Led the creative direction for on-screen menus and digital media, enhancing user experiences. Drove the conceptualization and execution of entertainment promotional campaigns. Designed consumer packaging and brochures effectively increasing product visibility. Edited audio and video for multimedia projects.
Graphic Designer at Warner Home Video
December 31, 1999 - October 6, 2025Designed various packaging and promotional materials for the home entertainment industry. Produced print mechanicals for trade ads, brochures, and stickers.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Pen & Pixel Graphics, Inc.
December 31, 1997 - October 6, 2025Conceptualized artwork, packaging, and promotional materials for the music industry. Directed photo and video shoots.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Various Clients (Gala Design Studio; Canyon Design Group; 1K Studios; And Company)
January 1, 2025 - PresentPioneered brand identities by developing comprehensive digital and printed designs; oversaw the production lifecycle ensuring files met technical specifications; collaborated with clients to refine brand strategies; contributed to develop and implement a new automation process to increase operational efficiency.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Various Clients (Gala Design Studio; Canyon Design Group; 1K Studios; And Company)
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Pioneered brand identities by developing comprehensive digital and printed designs; oversaw the production lifecycle ensuring files met technical specifications; collaborated with clients to refine brand strategies; contributed to develop and implement a new automation process to increase operational efficiency.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Various Clients (Gala Design Studio; Canyon Design Group; 1K Studios; And Company)
January 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025Pioneered brand identities by developing comprehensive digital and printed designs; oversaw the production lifecycle ensuring files met technical specifications; collaborated with clients to refine brand strategies; contributed to develop and implement a new automation process to increase operational efficiency.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Spearheaded the design of integrated digital campaigns, including banners, takeovers, and e-blasts. Partnered with development teams to create user interface ads that improved user engagement. Maintained brand consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
January 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Led the creative direction for brand campaigns and digital experiences, ensuring cohesive messaging and high-quality execution across channels.
Operations Director at Avalon Accessory
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Managed all aspects of the e-commerce store, including inventory, processing, and updates. Designed and implemented new branding and packaging.
Sole Proprietor at Potato Popper Factory
January 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Operated and managed food stall at farmers markets. Created overall branding, packaging, and website.
Senior Art Director at Ocean Park Creative (formerly B. D. Fox & Friends, Inc. Advertising)
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025Mentored and managed junior designers and freelancers, fostering a collaborative environment. Led the creative direction for on-screen menus and digital media, enhancing user experiences. Drove the conceptualization and execution of entertainment promotional campaigns. Designed consumer packaging and brochures effectively increasing product visibility. Edited audio and video for multimedia projects.
Graphic Designer at Warner Home Video
January 1, 1999 - October 6, 2025Designed various packaging and promotional materials for the home entertainment industry. Produced print mechanicals for trade ads, brochures, and stickers.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Pen & Pixel Graphics, Inc.
January 1, 1997 - October 6, 2025Conceptualized artwork, packaging, and promotional materials for the music industry. Directed photo and video shoots.
Freelance Art Director / Production Artist at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - PresentPioneered brand identities by developing comprehensive digital and printed designs. Collaborated with clients to refine brand strategies, resulting in cohesive brand messages. Oversaw the entire production lifecycle, ensuring all files met technical specifications for output. Contributed to develop and implement a new automation process, increasing operational efficiency.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
January 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Spearheaded the design of integrated digital campaigns, including banners, takeovers, and e-blasts. Partnered with development teams to create user interface ads that improved user engagement. Maintained brand consistency across all digital platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Senior Art Director at Canyon Design Group
January 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Led the creative direction for on-screen menus and digital media, enhancing user experiences; drove the conceptualization and execution of entertainment promotional campaigns; designed consumer packaging and brochures; edited audio and video for multimedia projects.
Operations Director at Avalon Accessory
January 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Managed all aspects of the e-commerce store, including inventory, processing, and updates. Designed and implemented new branding and packaging.
Sole Proprietor at Potato Popper Factory
January 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Operated and managed food stall at farmers markets. Created overall branding, packaging, and website.
Senior Art Director at Ocean Park Creative (formerly B. D. Fox & Friends, Inc. Advertising)
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025Mentored and managed junior designers and freelancers, fostering a collaborative environment. Led the creative direction for on-screen menus and digital media, enhancing user experiences. Drove the conceptualization and execution of entertainment promotional campaigns. Designed consumer packaging and brochures, increasing product visibility. Edited audio and video for multimedia projects.
Graphic Designer at Warner Home Video
January 1, 1999 - October 6, 2025Designed packaging and promotional materials for the home entertainment industry. Produced print mechanicals for trade ads, brochures, and stickers.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Pen & Pixel Graphics, Inc.
January 1, 1997 - October 6, 2025Conceptualized artwork, packaging, and promotional materials for the music industry. Directed photo and video shoots.
Education
Layout and Production Art at The Art Institute of Houston
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994Bachelor of Arts in Art at The University of Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Layout and Production Art at The Art Institute of Houston
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994Bachelor of Arts in Art at The University of Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Layout and Production Art at The Art Institute of Houston
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994Bachelor of Arts in Art at The University of Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Layout and Production Art at The Art Institute of Houston
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994Bachelor of Arts in Art at The University of Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Layout and Production Art at The Art Institute of Houston
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994Bachelor of Arts in Art at The University of Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods
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