Hi, I’m Andrea Nakamoto, a passionate graphic illustrator and designer based in Vista, California. I love bringing ideas to life through creative visuals, whether it's designing logos, creating children’s book illustrations, or developing full brand palettes. With years of experience working with diverse clients, from Montessori schools to small business truck restorations, I enjoy crafting meaningful and engaging artwork tailored to my clients’ needs. I take pride in delivering polished, print-ready designs and illustrations and thrive in collaborative environments where I can learn and grow. Whether it’s hand-drawn sketches or digital finalizations, I’m always eager to contribute my artistic skills and help brands and stories stand out with eye-catching visuals.

ANDREA NAKAMOTO

Hi, I’m Andrea Nakamoto, a passionate graphic illustrator and designer based in Vista, California. I love bringing ideas to life through creative visuals, whether it's designing logos, creating children’s book illustrations, or developing full brand palettes. With years of experience working with diverse clients, from Montessori schools to small business truck restorations, I enjoy crafting meaningful and engaging artwork tailored to my clients’ needs. I take pride in delivering polished, print-ready designs and illustrations and thrive in collaborative environments where I can learn and grow. Whether it’s hand-drawn sketches or digital finalizations, I’m always eager to contribute my artistic skills and help brands and stories stand out with eye-catching visuals.

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Hi, I’m Andrea Nakamoto, a passionate graphic illustrator and designer based in Vista, California. I love bringing ideas to life through creative visuals, whether it’s designing logos, creating children’s book illustrations, or developing full brand palettes. With years of experience working with diverse clients, from Montessori schools to small business truck restorations, I enjoy crafting meaningful and engaging artwork tailored to my clients’ needs.

I take pride in delivering polished, print-ready designs and illustrations and thrive in collaborative environments where I can learn and grow. Whether it’s hand-drawn sketches or digital finalizations, I’m always eager to contribute my artistic skills and help brands and stories stand out with eye-catching visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Illustrator/Designer at The Play Room Nanny Agency
December 31, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Produced initial concept designs and planned visual strategies for the agency. Created and finalized the brand's logo and full color palette. Developed 9 full illustrations to be used across multiple platforms and print media to enhance the brand presence.
Graphic Designer at Nakamoto Garage
December 31, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Managed initial design concepts and planning for branding. Created the logo and executed T-shirt designs for printing, including front and back layouts, to support small business marketing efforts.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at BEYOND BOUNDARIES
December 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Compiled illustrations for educational 3 point learning cards. Formatted worksheets and instructional pages for print, designed multiple categories of work illustrations under client guidance to support Montessori education activities.
Illustrator/Graphic Design at SUZY LOU ST CLAIRE BOOK
December 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Planned and created all initial sketches and finalized designs in Adobe for a children's book. Managed page layouts for the entire book cover and inside pages, preparing files print-ready for future publication.
Illustrator at Life of Lemons commission
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Conceptualized and created a lemon-themed illustration by hand. Digitally prepared the artwork as a backup copy for the client, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Illustrator at Sigtuna Kafferosteri (collaboration with stokedspruce)
December 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Supported main graphic design efforts with illustration execution. Developed multiple sketch ideas for client presentations and finalized designs in Adobe software.
GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR/DESIGNER at The Play Room Nanny Agency
December 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Responsible for initial concept designs and planning, creating and finalizing the logo, developing a full brand color palette, and producing 9 full illustrations to be used across all platforms and print media.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Nakamoto Garage
December 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Handled initial concept designs and planning, logo creation and execution, and t-shirt designs (front and back) prepared for print.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ ILLUSTRATOR at BEYOND BOUNDARIES
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Compiled illustrations for 3 point learning cards, formatted worksheets for print, created instructional pages for activities, and designed categories of work illustrations under client guidance.
ILLUSTRATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGN at SUZY LOU ST CLAIRE BOOK
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Planned and created all initial sketches, executed designs and finalized them in Adobe software, laid out the entire book cover and pages, and prepared print-ready files for future printing.
ILLUSTRATOR at ‘LIFE OF LEMONS’ commission
December 31, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Compiled concepts and created layout of an illustration concerning lemons, created the illustration by hand, and prepped a digital backup copy for the client.
ILLUSTRATOR at Sigtuna Kafferosteri (working alongside stokedspruce)
December 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Assisted the main graphic designer with illustration execution, proposed multiple sketch ideas to present to the client, and finalized designs in Adobe.

Education

Diploma of Graphic Design at CATC Design School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Certificate III Business Administration at Suncoast Christian School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Diploma of Graphic Design at CATC Design School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Certificate III Business Administration at Suncoast Christian School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Other