Brand, Marketing & Storyboard Designer at Flimp Communications
July, 2022–Present
- Lead the development of branded illustration systems used across marketing, product communications, and internal initiatives, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with brand strategy.
- Translate complex benefit education topics into engaging visual narratives by designing illustrated storyboards and creative direction for animated explainer videos.
- Develop marketing and educational materials including benefits guides, digital assets, and campaign graphics that support customer engagement and brand storytelling.
- Partner with marketing and product teams to deliver cohesive visual content across multiple channels including web, video, and print.
- Contribute to evolving the company’s visual identity through illustration, storytelling frameworks, and scalable design systems.
Founder, Marketing & Brand Designer at LISARISA Studio
September, 2019–Present
- Collaborate with various clients (local and international) to develop cohesive brand identities, including logos, brand systems, illustration assets, and CPG packaging, label design, and illustrated stationery products, ensuring strong shelf presence and alignment with brand strategy.
- Lead creative direction and execution across print and digital media, including consumer packaging, product labels, illustrated goods, marketing collateral, web and social graphics, and production-ready files for print and manufacturing.
- Design CPG packaging and product labels with a focus on shelf presence, brand differentiation, and production-ready artwork for manufacturing.
- Integrate AI-assisted concept development and visual exploration to accelerate ideation and expand creative possibilities in branding and packaging design.
- Produce product and packaging photography for e-commerce, marketing campaigns, and promotional materials.
Business & Communications Specialist at Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)
July, 2018–July, 2019
- Led the planning and creative execution of major marketing initiatives and community events, including the large-scale OKINAPA Wine Festival, overseeing event branding, promotional collateral, merchandise design, and on-site visual experience.
- Developed cohesive branding and marketing materials for multiple restaurants and retail concepts, ensuring consistent brand representation across print, digital, and environmental design.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to design menus, signage, and promotional campaigns tailored to diverse dining and retail experiences.
- Managed the production of marketing and advertising materials for events and promotions while ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.
- Created digital marketing assets, including website graphics and social media content, to support promotional campaigns and increase audience engagement.
Graphic Designer at Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)
June, 2012–July 2018
- Art directed the 250-page Okinawa Guide annual publication for three consecutive years, managing a team of five in-house artists while coordinating photography, layout production, and print vendor collaboration.
- Designed editorial layouts and advertising for Okinawa Living, a 76-page monthly lifestyle print and digital publication, combining illustration, typography, and photography to produce engaging editorial content.
- Developed marketing materials for large-scale festivals and concerts with audiences exceeding 10,000 attendees, including event branding, promotional graphics, signage, and merchandise.
- Produced promotional campaigns and branded collateral supporting restaurants, retail concepts, and entertainment events across Okinawa installations.