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I'm a brand and graphic designer passionate about creating clear visual systems and effective communications. With experience spanning Tokyo and San Francisco, I strive to bring clarity and consistency to every project, whether it's a digital campaign or a print material, while embracing the unique culture and aesthetics of each market.…

Chiharu Tanaka

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Logo Designer, +7

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I'm a brand and graphic designer passionate about creating clear visual systems and effective communications. With experience spanning Tokyo and San Francisco, I strive to bring clarity and consistency to every project, whether it's a digital campaign or a print material, while embracing the unique culture and aesthetics of each market.…

Available to hire

I’m a brand and graphic designer passionate about creating clear visual systems and effective communications. With experience spanning Tokyo and San Francisco, I strive to bring clarity and consistency to every project, whether it’s a digital campaign or a print material, while embracing the unique culture and aesthetics of each market.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Advanced

Japanese

Fluent

Work Experience

Brand & Graphic Designer at Self-Employed

December 12, 2010 - January 1, 2026

Brand identity systems, logo design, multilingual and type-driven design, graphic design (digital & print), motion graphics, and marketing assets for clients including Art Blocks, DC Public Library, Rakuten USA, NTT, Great Mondays, and Mirai Capital Global.

Brand / Creative Lead / Type Designer at Morisawa USA Inc.

February 19, 2017 - December 31, 2025

Created multilingual brand systems and marketing assets for global campaigns. Developed type-driven visual identities across Latin and CJK, supporting product launches, events, and digital content. Strengthened Morisawa’s brand presence across U.S. and Asian markets.

Graphic / Type Designer at PSY/OPS Type Foundry

May 1, 2011 - January 31, 2017

Designed and developed custom and retail typefaces for global clients. Produced specimens, promotional assets, and website pages for typeface launches, supporting multilingual typography and production workflows.

Brand Designer at Landor Associates

March 22, 2010 - April 19, 2011

Supported brand identity and visual system development for global clients, contributing to layout, typography, and production-ready assets across digital and print.

Brand, Marketing & Type Designer at Morisawa Inc. Type Foundry

January 1, 2017 - Present

Designed and led multilingual design and messaging to strengthen Morisawa’s global brand presence, improving recognition and consistency across North American and Asian markets. Built type-driven visual systems for Latin and CJK markets and created scalable templates for consistent execution.

Brand & Graphic Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2010 - Present

Designed and executed brand identity systems and type-driven visual frameworks for various clients, enhancing marketing impact and product storytelling across digital, print, and motion assets.

Graphic / Type Designer at PSY/OPS Type Foundry

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022

Designed and developed retail and custom typefaces for international clients. Created promotional materials to support typeface launches and marketing campaigns.

Graphic Designer at John McNeil Studio (JMS)

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Supported the full rebrand of Juniper Networks for its NYSE launch campaign, including logo redesign and advertising materials.