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My name is Hikaru Nishikawa, and I have recently completed a Bachelor of Communication Design at Auckland University of Technology. I am a junior-to-intermediate designer with experience in freelance design projects. Throughout my professional and student experience, I have been conscious of the impact design can have on both the community and the environment. In my past project, I have worked on sustainable FMCG packaging, brand identity, and publication works. I am also capable of working with Figma and animations. I've attached my portfolio below, please have a look! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…My name is Hikaru Nishikawa, and I have recently completed a Bachelor of Communication Design at Auckland University of Technology. I am a junior-to-intermediate designer with experience in freelance design projects. Throughout my professional and student experience, I have been conscious of the impact design can have on both the community and the environment. In my past project, I have worked on sustainable FMCG packaging, brand identity, and publication works. I am also capable of working with Figma and animations. I've attached my portfolio below, please have a look! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

HIKARU NISHIKAWA

Graphic Designer, Designer, Illustrator, +2

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My name is Hikaru Nishikawa, and I have recently completed a Bachelor of Communication Design at Auckland University of Technology. I am a junior-to-intermediate designer with experience in freelance design projects. Throughout my professional and student experience, I have been conscious of the impact design can have on both the community and the environment. In my past project, I have worked on sustainable FMCG packaging, brand identity, and publication works. I am also capable of working with Figma and animations. I've attached my portfolio below, please have a look! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…My name is Hikaru Nishikawa, and I have recently completed a Bachelor of Communication Design at Auckland University of Technology. I am a junior-to-intermediate designer with experience in freelance design projects. Throughout my professional and student experience, I have been conscious of the impact design can have on both the community and the environment. In my past project, I have worked on sustainable FMCG packaging, brand identity, and publication works. I am also capable of working with Figma and animations. I've attached my portfolio below, please have a look! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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My name is Hikaru Nishikawa, and I have recently completed a Bachelor of Communication Design at Auckland University of Technology. I am a junior-to-intermediate designer with experience in freelance design projects.

Throughout my professional and student experience, I have been conscious of the impact design can have on both the community and the environment. In my past project, I have worked on sustainable FMCG packaging, brand identity, and publication works. I am also capable of working with Figma and animations.

I’ve attached my portfolio below, please have a look!
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Japanese

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

In-house Designer at Kāhui St David’s

October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

In-house designer on a short contract, creating digital ads (EDMs, social media, EventFinda tiles) and print materials (programmes, inserts, certificates) for a Christmas music event.

Support Worker at Self-employed / Personal

April 1, 2024 - Present

Support to a teenager with ASD to promote independence by engaging in activities such as walking in the neighbourhood and participating in community activities such as concerts.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance

April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Designed visual identity for Auckland Piano Club (including Logo, poster and concert programs) ensuring branding consistency in collaboration with the Music department at Auckland University.

Waiter at Ken Yakitori Bar

February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

Greeted and seated guests, delivered food and drinks, assisted with setup and cleanup, and provided information on ingredients and preparation times.

Casual Worker / Gardener at Outside Gardening

January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022

Learning through outside gardening how to manage work routines, communicate with fellow workers, and organize work schedules.