KEN ITO
Novi
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented graphic designer specializing in branding, marketing collateral, and digital design. Passionate about crafting compelling visual narratives that enhance user engagement and brand impact. Adept at working under tight deadlines and collaborating with clients to produce high-quality designs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Printcitee
07.2025 - Current
- Designed visually compelling graphics for print and digital media projects.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Implemented design feedback from clients, resulting in improved satisfaction and streamlined revision processes.
Contract Graphic Designer
ParlayPlay Fantasy Sports
10.2024 - Current
- Designed engaging graphic visuals for marketing campaigns, social media, app, and website.
- Created user-friendly interfaces and brand-consistent assets to enhance user experience and digital presence.
- Developed vector illustrations to enhance the web and app user experience.
- Collaborated with the team to develop creative solutions that drive engagement and growth.
Graphic Design and Production Assistant
Wayne State University
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed engaging flyers, brochures, banners, and posters that enhanced event visibility, contributing to a 20% increase in participation.
- Ensured brand consistency across all marketing materials, collaborating with the marketing team to maintain a unified visual identity.
- Operated and maintained large-format and high-volume printing equipment, guaranteeing high-quality prints for event materials, posters, and campus signage.
- Cultivated client relationships by addressing design needs and meeting project deadlines.
Creative Director
AIGA Wayne State Chapter
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Led the creative strategy for a series of successful events, workshops, and campaigns, improving engagement and increasing outreach to a broader student base.
- Spearheaded multiple design initiatives, transforming concepts into impactful solutions that advanced chapter goals.
Graphic Design Intern
Collaborative Advantage Marketing
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Produced compelling email marketing assets, promotional emails, and digital advertisements for clients across various industries, resulting in improved client outreach.
- Collaborated with senior designers to develop functional and appealing packaging designs that adhered to client specifications and brand guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Wayne State University
12.2024
Skills
- Hard Skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe XD
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Figma
- Procreate
- Fiery Command Workstation
- Branding
- Typography
- Layout & Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Illustration
- Packaging
- Social Media Graphics
- Large Format Printing
- Photography
- Pre-Press Production
- Soft Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Client Relation
Websites
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Printcitee
07.2025 - Current
Contract Graphic Designer
ParlayPlay Fantasy Sports
10.2024 - Current
Creative Director
AIGA Wayne State Chapter
07.2024 - 12.2024
Graphic Design and Production Assistant
Wayne State University
08.2023 - 04.2025
Graphic Design Intern
Collaborative Advantage Marketing
08.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Wayne State University