Hello! My name is Aya, a Graphic Designer.
Hello! My name is Aya from Los Angeles.
I am a passionate designer with 14+ years of professional experience specialized in branding.
I have worked with clients from large-scaled companies to small businesses in the US, Europe, and Japan for various industries from Fashion, Beauty, Food to Finance.
Thank you for looking! I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Accomplished Graphic Designer/ Art Director with expertise in branding, marketing strategies and translating concepts into deliverable features.
Innovative thinker with a strong client focus and the ability to work collaboratively to meet demanding deadlines and achieve ambitious business goals.
Branding / Brand Development / Art Direction / Graphic Design / Web Design / Logo Design / Typography / Staff Management / Budget/Project Management / Adobe Creative Suite / Google Suite / Keynote / iMovie / Dreamweaver / HTML & CSS / Bilingual English & Japanese
EXPERIENCE | ACHIEVEMENTS
FREELANCE | Los Angeles, CA | 2019 – Present
Graphic Designer
• Create presentations for Dentsu (Japan) and translate reports for Shiseido to market cosmetic product lines in the U.S.
• Redesign two labels for a hand-crafted sauce company, GRLCO; creating illustrations to elevate the brand and increase sales by over 100%
• Oversee branding including creating an African inspired logo, website, business cards, brochures and packaging for a Japanese fair-trade, skin care brand N yura konko, gaining recognition in Japan for working with women in Africa
AYA COLLECTIVES | Los Angeles, CA | 2019 – 2022
Owner & Designer
• Designed the branding, marketing materials and the company website to generate online sales and create a new customer base in the U.S. and Europe
• Attended the Brand Assembly Tradeshow, achieving a feature as an emerging creator in the Senken newspaper
• Created an Enjoying Home Time product line including face masks, cushion covers and aprons to align with COVID-19 global stay at home orders
ANA | Tokyo, Japan | 2016 – 2019
Owner & Designer
• Designed tote bags, pouches, hair turbans, planner and cushion covers; managed the production process and grew sales from $5k to $80k over three years
• Created the brand, and designed the identity, website, marketing materials and the products; tote bags, hair turbans and accessories
WGSN | New York, NY | 2009 – 2015
Senior Graphic Designer & Manager
• Designed localized, editorial trend reports for clients in 80+ countries including Nike, Adidas, Samsung, Coach, Zara, Starbucks, Chrysler and NBC
• Created online reports and images in English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Turkish to launch localized content
• Trained and managed four designers on foreign typography to expand content creation in new markets
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Web Direction Coordinator | Bridge Consulting | Tokyo, Japan | 2016 – 2018
Graphic Designer | Lutz & Patmos | New York, NY | 2008 – 2009
EDUCATION
Parsons School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Communication Design | New York, NY
Hayami Institute of Arts
Associate of Arts & Sciences | Photography & Makeup | Kamakura, Japan