I am a creative graphic designer with a passion for turning ideas into clear, visually engaging experiences. I hold a BA in Design Ergonomics and UI/UX Design from Kyoto Women’s University and an MA in Visual Communication and Iconic Research from FHNW in Switzerland. After working as an in-house graphic designer in the aviation industry focusing on branding, campaign visuals, and print/digital collateral, I now work as an independent Branding Strategist/Designer. I thrive in cross-functional teams, enjoy designing for events and campaigns, and love building brand guidelines and templates to streamline workflows. My work spans branding, illustration, video editing, and social media visuals, bridging people’s needs with compelling visuals.

Sakurako MAURISSEN

I am a creative graphic designer with a passion for turning ideas into clear, visually engaging experiences. I hold a BA in Design Ergonomics and UI/UX Design from Kyoto Women’s University and an MA in Visual Communication and Iconic Research from FHNW in Switzerland. After working as an in-house graphic designer in the aviation industry focusing on branding, campaign visuals, and print/digital collateral, I now work as an independent Branding Strategist/Designer. I thrive in cross-functional teams, enjoy designing for events and campaigns, and love building brand guidelines and templates to streamline workflows. My work spans branding, illustration, video editing, and social media visuals, bridging people’s needs with compelling visuals.

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I am a creative graphic designer with a passion for turning ideas into clear, visually engaging experiences. I hold a BA in Design Ergonomics and UI/UX Design from Kyoto Women’s University and an MA in Visual Communication and Iconic Research from FHNW in Switzerland. After working as an in-house graphic designer in the aviation industry focusing on branding, campaign visuals, and print/digital collateral, I now work as an independent Branding Strategist/Designer.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, enjoy designing for events and campaigns, and love building brand guidelines and templates to streamline workflows. My work spans branding, illustration, video editing, and social media visuals, bridging people’s needs with compelling visuals.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at AMAC Aerospace
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Designed print/digital marketing materials for an aviation company. Maintained and updated the corporate brand guideline. Created visuals for events, trade shows, and client presentations. Coordinated with vendors for print production and quality control. Developed templates to streamline team workflows. Produced photo edits, social media graphics, and website visuals.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Created branding, illustration, and marketing assets for small businesses and individual clients. Delivered custom illustrations for digital campaigns, packaging, and editorial use. Developed logo designs from concept to final delivery.
Editor at Agex Communications Inc.
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Editor for 'Sharing Kyoto' Tourism Platform; Communication Management (SNS, Digital Media).
Editor at Agex Communications Inc.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Editor for 'Sharing Kyoto' Tourism Platform; Responsible for communication management (SNS, digital media).
Video Editor at Linoa Co.Ltd.
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Video making/editing; project member; supporting graphic design tasks as needed.

Education

Master of Arts at University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts at Kyoto Women's University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
BA at Kyoto Women’s University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
MA at FHNW Northwestern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences and Arts
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Other, Software & Internet