Hi there!

I’m a Product Designer & Art Director crafting intuitive, user-centered digital experiences for brands across New York, Tokyo, and Seoul. I blend strategy, creativity, and system thinking to build scalable, high-impact solutions—whether it’s an AI-powered platform, a SaaS product, or an interactive experience.

When I’m not designing, I’m probably camping, tending to flowers, or getting lost in a good board game. I believe the best ideas come from stepping away from the screen—observing, experimenting, and staying curious. My approach to design is the same: thoughtful, exploratory, and always people-first.

I love
E.T.
Board Games
Flowers
Cats
Travel
Camping

EXPERIENCE

Product Designer & Consultant

PIDASAKU / Jan 2018 - Present

  • 15+ years in UI/UX, corporate branding, and digital strategy, leading end-to-end product design for global brands.
  • Led cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and business, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Mentored designers, fostering growth and design excellence.
  • Drove business impact, achieving:
    • 140%+ revenue growth in 2 years (Pocket Change, retail finance startup).
    • 40% increase in average order value (Aww, e-commerce site).
    • 300K+ units sold across 160+ facilities (Bunshi Mask, e-commerce site)
  • Scaled engagement & adoption, delivering:
    • 1,500+ businesses onboarded (Astream, Japan’s first SNS marketing tool).
    • 3x membership growth (point0 marunouchi, co-working space).
    • 80% adoption in luxury apartments (Will TAP, smart home app).

Senior Product Designer, Art Director

Goodpatch / Sep 2021 - Present

Lead UX/UI & Art Direction, delivering SaaS, B2B, and B2C solutions for major enterprises.

  • 63% sales growth from identity and values rebranding (Japan’s leading food delivery service).
  • Enhanced UX/UI by designing a scalable design system (top Japanese telecom provider).

Lead Product Designer

btwn / Jun 2020 - Dec 2024

  • Led product design & UX/UI for btwn, a referral-based marketing platform.
  • Drove 65% MAU growth & 5K+ downloads through strategic, user-centric design.
  • Designed an intuitive B2B dashboard & consumer app, improving adoption and retention.

Senior Product Designer, Consultant

Sotheby's / Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Optimized UX/UI at Sotheby's, improving engagement and keeping online sales above pre-pandemic levels.
  • Built a scalable design system, ensuring consistency and supporting future growth.
  • Enhanced platform usability, streamlining payments, accounts, and shipping.

Senior Product Designer

teamLab / Sep 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Led UX/UI for large-scale B2C digital experiences, collaborating with global enterprises across various industries.
  • Designed cross-industry digital solutions spanning aviation, entertainment, beauty, and art.
  • Immersed in teamLab’s innovative culture, developing a unique approach that blends art, technology, and user experience to create high-impact digital products.

Senior Web Designer

ORO / Apr 2010 - Aug 2015

  • Led web design and digital strategy for major Japanese brands, including Lion, Kirin, AEON, and Yakult.
  • Created engaging digital experiences, integrating branding, UX/UI, and marketing strategies.
  • Enhanced brand presence through optimized website development and graphic design.

Web Designer, Graphic Designer

omdr / Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Created luxury brand marketing designs for Franck Muller, Cartier, and Loewe at omdr.
  • Specialized in high-end visual communication with a focus on elegance and clarity.
  • Designed premium physical and digital assets that enhanced luxury branding.

SKILLS

Soft Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • User-Centered Problem Solving
  • Creative Direction & Branding
  • Mentorship & Team Growth
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Adaptability & Global Perspective
  • Multilingual Proficiency (Korean, Japanese, English)

Hands-On Skills

  • Figma, Framer, Adobe Creative Suite
  • UI/UX Design & Design Systems
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • User Research & Data Synthesis
  • Interaction Design & Motion
  • HTML, CSS

EDUCATION

Tama Art Univerity

Apr 2006 - Mar 2010 / Tokyo, Japan

Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design

ArtCenter College of Design

Sep 2008 - Mar 2009 / Pasadena, US

International Exchange Program "Pacific Rim"

Industrial and Product Design

Always Open to Collaboration!