Creative Agencies

Fashion

Music

Tech

Health & Fitness

Creative professional with 15+ years of experience in graphic design, web design, print and digital production in beauty and others since 1999. A solid background of achievements in Global Branding, Corporate Identity & Marketing. Expertise includes graphic design, project management, and client relations while overseeing business processes and communications. Possesses successful track record of streamlining operational workflows while generating fierce loyalty within work environments. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to challenging projects. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed communication abilities. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Work well within strict time constraints. Successfully manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion.

- Websites and Printed Products: Concept, Initiation, and Launch
- Marketing Tool Creation
- Project Management
- Brand Creation and Strategy
- Social Media Graphic Creation
- Localized/Regional Marketing Materials

- Created graphic design (banners, flyers, packages, booth design, digital media) to promote company’s marketing and brand awareness 
- Supported Art Director and other designers with development of marketing materials to ensure completion according to project timelines and scope 
- Provided proposal layouts and designs promptly to accomplish multiple projects in a timely manner under extremely tight deadlines

Graphic Designer

- Created promotional materials for OPI Products, Inc. (Japan market) by analyzing P&L, branding, product development, and marketing 
- Developed and presented designs in accordance with client requirements and to finalize projects for five local Japanese companies 
- Established trusting relationships with other designers, programmers, vendors, and key clients

Freelance Graphic Designer

- Initiated distribution, marketing, product development, branding, and promotions (web and graphic design for Japan market)
- Developed corporate web and print advertisements, website skins, graphics, page layouts, catalogs, postcards, and posters
- Collaborated with Creative Directors, Project Managers, and Programmers in developing targeted web and graphic designs
- Liaised with vendors to develop online storefront from conception to completion; increased online sales and improved consumer engagement
- Improved website cohesiveness, functionality, and appearance of elements including navigation tools, page layouts, and images

Design Associate

- Managed localization of cosmetic products by adjusting descriptions, concepts, brand design, and copy to appeal to Japanese consumers 
- Assisted in launching three corporate web sites and Facebook pages; designed social media graphics to increase consumer engagement 
- Designed, developed, and launched corporate websites for consumers and as primary resource for use within the company, providing information on products 
- Negotiated terms and agreements with Japanese vendors to execute marketing and promotional events in a cost-effective manner

Assistant Graphic Designer

- Developed professional design work for 100+ digital products for Japanese companies across the United States
- Established multiple online e-commerce web design projects while interacting with clients to meet requirements under strict deadlines
- Created web design projects to provide business solutions for clients

Designer

Find out detailed information about Minako Ishikawa,  in Sherman Oaks, CA

Minako Ishikawa: in Sherman Oaks, CA

Minako Ishikawa

Fresno City College