Resume
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Innovative and results-driven Art Director and Creative Professional with 10+ years of experience spanning graphic design, costume, and production design. Skilled in developing compelling visual content and marketing campaigns that strengthen brand presence, and support impactful storytelling. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Shopify, and visual design processes, with a strong passion for leadership and exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of delivering innovative design solutions while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - COSTUME & PRODUCTION
Dave’s Friends Productions, New York, NY
Art Director (Costume & Production Designer), Producer (November 2023 – Present)
Collaborated with the Director to define and establish the visual identity of the production.
Created and conceptualized the overall visual style and design elements for film, ensuring alignment with the project’s vision
Managed budgeting for design department expenses, efficiently allocating resources.
Consulted with vendors and other film crew members to coordinate design elements.
Self Employed, New York, NY
Production Designer (January 2021 - Present)
Costume Designer (May 2013 - Present)
Construct and source costumes and set elements for projects, building overall creative vision and character development.
Collaborate with directors and stakeholders to develop cohesive visual storytelling aligned with project goals.
Create innovative designs, sketches, and illustrations for client presentations, amplifying the approval rate for new project concepts.
Alter 500+ costumes based on actor preferences, script changes, and other production needs.
Monitor costume and set dressing use during performances and swiftly address any emergencies on stage and film shoots.
Manage client communications, budgets, schedules, and logistics for multiple projects simultaneously.
Maintain organized records of materials, expenses, and timelines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - UI & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Dave’s Friends Productions, New York, NY
Art Director (November 2023 - Present)
Create wireframes, flowcharts, and prototypes for websites using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, streamlining the design process.
Design marketing materials in partnership with the Social Media Manager for web and email campaigns, heightening audience engagement by 20%.
Design and execute promotional assets (posters, branding, digital content), elevating brand identity and boosting engagement by 30%.
Update and optimize website content, enhancing user engagement and increasing page visits by 15%.
Led a successful fundraising campaign for the short film Exhibition, overseeing art direction and designing promotional materials that generated over $12,000.
Parity Productions, New York, NY
Graphics, Media, and Retail Manager (June 2019 – October 2022)
Led cross-functional teams to build marketing materials and assets for 15 theatrical productions and events, managing project milestones for playwrights and clients.
Spearheaded a comprehensive website overhaul (Squarespace), focusing on user experience optimization, creating streamlined operations and resulting in reduced bounce rates by over 20%.
Collaborated with external contractors to restructure and modernize a database of over 500 members.
Mentored interns, fostering skill development that led to enhanced task completion rates on projects.
Graphics, Media, and The Parity Store (June 2017 - June 2019)
Formulated multi-channel marketing campaigns (print, web, and email) that increased newsletter click-through rates and grew subscribers by 30%.
Constructed and managed an e-commerce retail store (Shopify), writing product descriptions and improving customer experience to drive sales.
Reviewed designs and artwork developed by the Assistant Graphic Designer.
Graphics and Media (July 2016 - June 2017)
Captured product and event photography for website, social media, and print assets.
Improved website content, boosting keyword relevancy and to achieve search engine optimization.
Managed and grew social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), engaging an audience of over 10,000 followers.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications: Figma - Essentials (Bring Your Own Laptop Online Course)
Languages: Native English, Fluent Japanese
Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, Figma, Project Management Tools (Asana, Notion, AirTable), Content Management Systems (Wordpress, Shopify, Wix)
Skills: Digital/Web Design, Marketing & Branding, Print Design, UI/UX Design, Typography, Drawing, Fittings & Alterations, Hand & Machine Sewing, Critical Thinking, Project Coordination, Multitasking
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Fibers, Concentrations in Experimental Fashion and Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)