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Hi, I’m YOSHIDA AKIKO, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Brussels, Belgium. I specialize in logo design, branding, packaging, and editorial illustration for clients across publishing, fashion, and digital media. I enjoy turning ideas into visually engaging branding and marketing materials that help brands tell their story.
With experience spanning Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe, I’ve led design, translation, and social media content projects, coordinating across teams and languages to deliver consistent visuals and messaging.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
Japanese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Dutch
Beginner
Korean
Beginner
Work Experience
Hotel Receptionist at Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf
March 1, 2001 - October 7, 2025Managed front desk operations, guest check-in/check-out, reservations, and concierge tasks with a focus on guest satisfaction.
Graphic Designer at STP Plan Corporation
March 1, 2000 - October 7, 2025Created branding and marketing collateral, supported visual communications and client deliverables.
Web Designer, Graphic Designer at Magazine Mart Co., Japan
September 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Designs for websites and print media; involvement in branding and import/export business processes.
Freelance Digital Illustrator, Graphic Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2018 - PresentIndependent digital illustration and graphic design work for diverse clients; strong client interaction skills developed through hotel and school volunteering.
Freelance Digital Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
October 1, 2018 - PresentLogo, packaging design, and digital illustration for Japanese companies, sports teams, clinics, and other clients.
Web Designer, Graphic Designer at Magazine Mart Co., Japan
September 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Introducer and Import/Export Business
Hotel Receptionist at Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf
March 1, 2001 - October 7, 2025Graphic Designer at ST Plan Corporation
March 1, 2000 - October 7, 2025Graphic Design
Freelance Digital Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Self-employed
October 1, 2018 - PresentFreelance logo, packaging design and illustration for Japanese companies, sports teams, clinics, etc. Includes image processing and retouching.
Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Introducer and Import/Export at Magazine Mart Co., Japan
September 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Web design and graphic design; introduced and managed import/export activities; image processing and retouching using Photoshop.
Hotel Receptionist at Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf
March 1, 2001 - October 7, 2025Hotel front desk and guest services duties (hotel concierge responsibilities).
Graphic Designer at ST Plan Corporation, Tokyo
March 1, 2000 - October 7, 2025Created custom logos for companies using Illustrator; performed image processing and retouching with Photoshop.
Self-employed Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self-employed
October 1, 2014 - November 25, 2025Graphic designer and illustrator, providing design services to clients, including logos, branding, packaging, and illustrations.
Representative, Japan Brussels Branch at Present Magazine Mart Co., Ltd.
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014Representative; oversaw website operations: design, book reviews, translation, blogging, SNS content management; created and distributed digital marketing materials (DM, newsletters).
Editorial / Graphic Designer at HK Post Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2001Editorial and graphic design work for a Hong Kong-based company.
Concierge at Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf
April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2000Concierge role in Germany.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed, Brussels, Belgium
October 1, 2014 - November 25, 2025Graphic design, illustration, branding, and marketing materials; client relations, invoicing, and web content management. Based in Brussels with international clients.
Brussels Branch Representative at Magazine Co., Ltd.
September 30, 2014 - September 30, 2014Brussels-based representative; oversaw overseas website operations, design, book reviews, translations, blogging, SNS content management; created and distributed digital marketing materials (DM, newsletters).
Editorial / Graphic Designer at HK Post Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)
September 30, 2001 - September 30, 2001Editorial and graphic design for a Japanese community newspaper in Hong Kong.
Concierge at Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf
April 30, 2000 - April 30, 2000Guest services and front-of-house support.
Education
Course: Buddhism and Japanese Artistic Traditions (HUMAE-160) at Harvard Extension School
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts, Arts, Design Skills at Musashino Art University
April 1, 1994 - March 1, 1997Course at Harvard Extension School
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts, Arts and Design at Musashino Art University, Tokyo
April 1, 1994 - March 1, 1997Bachelor: Arts, Design at Musashino Art University, Tokyo
April 1, 1994 - March 1, 1997HUMAE-160 Buddhism and Japanese Artistic Traditions at Harvard Extension School, Cambridge
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013Bachelor of Design at Harvard Extension School, USA
March 19, 1997 - November 25, 2025Buddhism and Japanese Artistic Traditions at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3, France
July 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025Littérature Générale et Comparée at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3, France
September 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025Bachelor of Design at Harvard Extension School
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 1997Literature Générale et Comparee at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3
September 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025Qualifications
Course: Buddhism and Japanese Artistic Traditions (HUMAE-160)
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts, Arts, Design Skills
April 1, 1994 - March 1, 1997Bachelor of Design
March 19, 1997 - November 25, 2025Buddhism and Japanese Artistic Traditions
July 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025Littérature Générale et Comparée
September 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025Buddhism and Japanese Artistic Traditions
July 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Other
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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