SHIHO SUGITA
Graphic Designer / Art Director

Hello! I am a dedicated and passionate Art Director / Graphic Designer with a keen eye for detail and a drive for storytelling visuals.
My expertise is layout organization, branding, art direction and translating ideas into compelling visuals. I love leveraging my strengths and collaborating with others to achieve more fabulous artwork.
I LOVE CATS.
Skills & Resume
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Adobe XD
- Figma
- Typography
- Illustration
- Layout Design
- Branding
- Prototyping
- Art Direction
- Ideation
- Creative Concept Development
- Visual Storytelling
- Creative Strategy
- Team Collaboration
- Market Research
- Trend Analysis
- Digital Marketing
- Project Management
Education
Humber College—Toronto
Diploma—Advertising and Graphic Design
January 2023–April 2024
Dean’s List 4 semesters
Toronto School of Management—Toronto
Diploma—Digital Marketing
July 2021–August 2022
Tama Art University—Tokyo, Japan
BA—Information Design
Work Experiences
Pusateri’s: Digital Marketing Intern—Toronto, Canada
February 2022–May 2022
- Strategized and executed yearly events schedules and weekly content plans, demonstrating strong organizational skills for managing project timelines
- Oversaw in-house photo and video shoots, maintaining brand standards to create engaging visual content and copy for social media platforms
- Drove a 5% increase in brand followers through targeted content creation and timely posting strategies
Genius Sonority Inc.: Graphic Designer—Tokyo, Japan
December 2007–September 2011
- Designed intricate 2D and 3D game materials, encompassing costumes, backgrounds, concept images, effects, and animations
- Collaborated with programmers to translate into captivating in-game visuals, emphasizing teamwork and communication skills
- Contributed to the immersive experience of gaming environments, demonstrating a commitment to quality and attention to detail
Digidelic Inc.: Graphic Designer—Tokyo, Japan
June 2006–June 2007
- Created viewer-friendly visual content for multiple TV programs
- Grasped the TV directors’ instructions accurately and completed multiple pieces of work quickly for on-air use on the same day
- • Implemented technical setups for virtual TV sets and camera integration, ensuring seamless broadcasting and optimal visual presentation
Academic Projects
Package Design
Crafted captivating can labels, carriers, and event invitations for a brewery, aligning design elements meticulously with the brand’s identity while conducting thorough market and industry research to establish brand positioning and ensure designs resonated with the target audience.
Editorial Design
Developed comprehensive brand concepts and magazine design guidelines, ensuring cohesion and visual appeal by integrating typography and layout design to enhance readability and legibility while maintaining high design standards.
Ads Direction and Design
Developed creative briefs and compelling visuals for multimedia campaigns, tailored messaging and design elements across different platforms to maximize campaign effectiveness.
Logo Design
Conceptualized and executed brand logos to capture brand essence, align with unique identity and values, and maintain cohesive branding across multiple touchpoints to establish a strong brand presence.
App/Website Prototype
Conducted research to inform the creation of user-friendly websites and apps, utilizing tools to develop engaging prototypes with smooth navigation.
Video Editing / Animation
Experienced in editing footage, adding visual effects, transitions, and background music to enhance storytelling and captivate audiences.