I’m Aaron Komae, a design director and graphic artist specializing in packaging design, merchandising displays, and prototyping, with a track record of leading creative teams and delivering print production oversight across organizations. I thrive on managing project timelines, developing talent, and collaborating with leadership, supply partners, Brand Management, and R&D to drive product innovation and successful launches. My work spans print and digital campaigns, brand storytelling, and immersive visual experiences for diverse channels. I believe stories are the foundation of communication design, and I’m passionate about using graphic design, copywriting, and marketing techniques to make stories seen, heard, and felt. I enjoy delivering creative assets for email promotions, e-commerce, trade shows, and large-scale retail environments, while keeping the process fun and collaborative.

Aaron Komae

I’m Aaron Komae, a design director and graphic artist specializing in packaging design, merchandising displays, and prototyping, with a track record of leading creative teams and delivering print production oversight across organizations. I thrive on managing project timelines, developing talent, and collaborating with leadership, supply partners, Brand Management, and R&D to drive product innovation and successful launches. My work spans print and digital campaigns, brand storytelling, and immersive visual experiences for diverse channels. I believe stories are the foundation of communication design, and I’m passionate about using graphic design, copywriting, and marketing techniques to make stories seen, heard, and felt. I enjoy delivering creative assets for email promotions, e-commerce, trade shows, and large-scale retail environments, while keeping the process fun and collaborative.

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I’m Aaron Komae, a design director and graphic artist specializing in packaging design, merchandising displays, and prototyping, with a track record of leading creative teams and delivering print production oversight across organizations. I thrive on managing project timelines, developing talent, and collaborating with leadership, supply partners, Brand Management, and R&D to drive product innovation and successful launches. My work spans print and digital campaigns, brand storytelling, and immersive visual experiences for diverse channels.

I believe stories are the foundation of communication design, and I’m passionate about using graphic design, copywriting, and marketing techniques to make stories seen, heard, and felt. I enjoy delivering creative assets for email promotions, e-commerce, trade shows, and large-scale retail environments, while keeping the process fun and collaborative.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Artist at SpotlightNews
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designing graphic assets and supporting freelance projects for SpotlightNews across promotional campaigns and client initiatives.
Freelance Graphic Artist at Matli Group
September 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012
Provided freelance design services for clients, including editorial design and marketing collateral.
Freelance Graphic Artist at Myriad Marketing
January 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Provided general graphic design support to internal departments and external partnerships; handled print and digital marketing, brand identity development, and environmental graphics.
Senior Design Director at Grupo BIMBO / BARCEL USA / POPCORNOPOLIS, LLC
April 1, 2012 - December 1, 2024
Managed creative team workflow and project timelines; trained and developed direct reports; oversaw all print production company-wide; partnered with Brand Management and R&D on product innovation and launches; supplied creative assets for email promotions, websites, and e-commerce; designed print-based assets for trade shows, stadiums, arenas, theaters, and Popcornopolis retail stores; directed page layouts and shoots for catalogs and information graphics.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors in Graphic Design at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art / Multimedia Art at The Evergreen State College
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods