I am a freelance graphic designer based in Naarm (Melbourne). I am creative and highly driven, with a focus on typography, editorial design, UI design, packaging, and tangibly driven graphic design. An extrovert and collaborator at heart, I am deeply involved in the details of a client’s vision, drawing from my hospitality background to deliver thoughtful, client‑focused outcomes.

Ren Fujii

I am a freelance graphic designer based in Naarm (Melbourne). I am creative and highly driven, with a focus on typography, editorial design, UI design, packaging, and tangibly driven graphic design. An extrovert and collaborator at heart, I am deeply involved in the details of a client’s vision, drawing from my hospitality background to deliver thoughtful, client‑focused outcomes.

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I am a freelance graphic designer based in Naarm (Melbourne). I am creative and highly driven, with a focus on typography, editorial design, UI design, packaging, and tangibly driven graphic design.

An extrovert and collaborator at heart, I am deeply involved in the details of a client’s vision, drawing from my hospitality background to deliver thoughtful, client‑focused outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Studio Assistant at Joel Gailer and Cozens St Studio
October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Packaged fine art with care and attention to detail for Artbox Art Club, a subscription-based contemporary art mail distribution service. Photographed Gailer’s works for online commerce, maintained listings and optimised web UI.
Creative Director, Editorial Designer at ST25 Japan
May 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created a brand identity suite for RMIT University’s 2025 Graphic Design study tour. Adapted the identity for use on a 250 PP hardcover, open bound publication commemorating the 10th annual study tour. Designed layouts, character and paragraph styles and design elements across text and image-based pages. Engaged with commercial printers and prepared finished art for print.
Graphic Designer at Scent Gallery Cafe Mikayama
June 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the brand identity for a boutique gallery and incense store. Incorporated stylised bilingual typographic elements in both Japanese and English. Prepared finished art for print.
FOH/Second In Command at Ima Asa Yoru
December 1, 2023 - Present
Promoted to second in command of the FOH team in Feb 2026 after maintaining an exceptional level of service and customer retention. Trained new staff members to a high standard. Delegated tasks and assigned roles to maximise output and service quality across the team.

Education

Associate Degree in Graphic Design at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Diploma of Graphic Design at RMIT
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
VCE at Thornbury High School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Best Capstone Project Concept - RMIT for ‘A.M.P. - Art. Music. People’
January 1, 2025 - May 7, 2026
Collie Print Trust Travel Scholarship - RMIT
January 1, 2025 - May 7, 2026
Visual Communications Design DUX Award - Thornbury High School
January 1, 2021 - May 7, 2026
Finalist (Merit) - The Young Ones ADC Annual Awards
January 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education