Graphic Designer at Flimp Communications
July, 2022–Present
Design and edit illustrated storyboards for animated explainer videos, company benefits guides, and other creative projects.
- Creating and designing storyboards that depict the narrative and visuals of explainer video scripts. Digest written voiceover scripting and lay out accompanying visuals using Adobe Illustrator.
- Selecting stock footage/photography, and vector graphics for video projects
- Create characters and illustrations for specially customized videos
- Design creative layouts for benefits guides using illustrations, typography, and images
- Graphic design assistance for website, sales collateral, and marketing programs
Owner & Freelance Designer at LISARISA Studio
September, 2019–Present
Established a successful online shop offering original stationery items, accessories, and custom commission designs.
- Creating product designs, managing day-to-day operations of my online shop, developing monthly and annual marketing strategies and business plans
- Increased online sales by 300% in the past year
- Grew following on Instagram from 500 to over 3,800
- Create custom commission designs for local and international business owners
Business & Communications Specialist at Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)
July, 2018–July, 2019
Develop marketing strategies and maintain brand management for five restaurants and three recreational shops.
- Collaborating with the marketing and graphics department, advocating for excellent brand representation across all published media
- Developed and maintained graphics and content for website and social media to increase monthly traffic
Graphic Designer at Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)
June, 2012–July 2018
Collaborated with the marketing department to create impactful publication designs and advertising collateral.
- Drafted creative layouts for a 76-page print monthly magazine, Okinawa Living, using illustrations, typography, and images.
- Art directed a 250-page annual publication, Okinawa Guide, for 3 years. Managed 5 in-house artists, direct photography, and collaborated with offset printing vendors.
- Produce various marketing collateral such as signages, flyers, posters, and web graphics for large festivals and concerts with over 10,000 attendees
- Create promotional items and merchandise for special events