Toshiko Okumura
Brand Services Partner at The Pokémon Company International- Claim this Profile
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Becca Rocconi
I had the pleasure of working with Toshi at Big Fish Games, both as her Creative Team’s project manager, and as an internal marketing client who relied on Toshi’s artistic and organizational skills to support creative marketing efforts for titles such as
Michael Gochoco
Toshiko and I worked together at Big Fish Games where she was the most prolific and knowledgeable graphic designer on the Product Marketing team. Whereas many designers can look at a design and tell you if it works or does not, Toshiko could tell you why. As a fellow artist, I knew I could always reach out to her for design help and advice. Not only is she an incredible artist, she is a delightful person to work with! Toshiko is a tremendous graphic designer and it is my pleasure to recommend her to any organization.
Becca Rocconi
I had the pleasure of working with Toshi at Big Fish Games, both as her Creative Team’s project manager, and as an internal marketing client who relied on Toshi’s artistic and organizational skills to support creative marketing efforts for titles such as
Michael Gochoco
Toshiko and I worked together at Big Fish Games where she was the most prolific and knowledgeable graphic designer on the Product Marketing team. Whereas many designers can look at a design and tell you if it works or does not, Toshiko could tell you why. As a fellow artist, I knew I could always reach out to her for design help and advice. Not only is she an incredible artist, she is a delightful person to work with! Toshiko is a tremendous graphic designer and it is my pleasure to recommend her to any organization.
Becca Rocconi
I had the pleasure of working with Toshi at Big Fish Games, both as her Creative Team’s project manager, and as an internal marketing client who relied on Toshi’s artistic and organizational skills to support creative marketing efforts for titles such as
Michael Gochoco
Toshiko and I worked together at Big Fish Games where she was the most prolific and knowledgeable graphic designer on the Product Marketing team. Whereas many designers can look at a design and tell you if it works or does not, Toshiko could tell you why. As a fellow artist, I knew I could always reach out to her for design help and advice. Not only is she an incredible artist, she is a delightful person to work with! Toshiko is a tremendous graphic designer and it is my pleasure to recommend her to any organization.
Becca Rocconi
I had the pleasure of working with Toshi at Big Fish Games, both as her Creative Team’s project manager, and as an internal marketing client who relied on Toshi’s artistic and organizational skills to support creative marketing efforts for titles such as
Michael Gochoco
Toshiko and I worked together at Big Fish Games where she was the most prolific and knowledgeable graphic designer on the Product Marketing team. Whereas many designers can look at a design and tell you if it works or does not, Toshiko could tell you why. As a fellow artist, I knew I could always reach out to her for design help and advice. Not only is she an incredible artist, she is a delightful person to work with! Toshiko is a tremendous graphic designer and it is my pleasure to recommend her to any organization.
Experience
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The Pokémon Company International
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Services Partner
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Allytics
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Graphic Designer
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Oct 2020 - Sep 2021
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Big Fish Games
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United States
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Computer Games
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300 - 400 Employee
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Graphic Designer II / Product Marketing
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2020
• Was responsible for creating marketing campaign assets for mobile game brands. • Developed concepts to finished designs with iterations and direction/feedback from Art Directors. Execute and manage conceptual and visually compelling design work in line with high standards. • Managed, presented, and communicated status of multiple projects to key stakeholders to ensure creative was on brand and exceeds expectations. • Led an initiative working with localization team for multicultural and international markets to improve player experience. Show less
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Play Works Studio
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E-learning
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Art Director
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Dec 2015 - Aug 2017
• Was Responsible for creating a consistent brand look and feel across all media. • Developed and executed creative concepts to meet project goals of lead team. • Collaborated with teams designing a new brand for an internal application. • Provided visual design and style guide standards for web sites, mobile content, and marketing collateral. • Worked with business owners to understand and translate key requirements. • Provided design direction on all projects, including photo shooting. • Led production work for all projects as needed. • Ensured all projects consistently use components and design standards and created new components, as needed, along with detailed specifications. • Participated in all UX design review checkpoints with management. • Closely worked with prototyping and development to ensure all standards and styles are met. Show less
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Wizards of the Coast
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Web Producer
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Feb 2012 - Nov 2015
• Managed internal and external resources including partners, vendors and licensee relationships in order to publish web initiatives for one of the Wizards of the Coast core brands, while effectively delivering releases on time and on budget. • Helped set the direction for development of assigned brands and created plans for brand's online activities. • Worked with applicable key contacts in Brand, Design, Development and Marketing to ensure the web objectives, strategies and tactics were carried out in accordance with the brand and marketing plans. • Managed one or more projects on a daily basis. • Coordinated and managed special projects (e.g., demos, tutorials, etc.) as assigned. • Worked with and advised the cross-functional team responsible for scripting and delivering the optimal user experience. • Controlled costs/resources under my responsibility. Show less
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Sr. Visual Designer
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Jul 1999 - Jan 2012
• Was responsible for designing web-based brand image for external and internal communication. • Designed prototypes, visual interfaces and interaction of web-based applications • Designed and evaluated visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles. • Assisted the product development team in the development and implementation of content on websites. • Worked with UX/UI designer and IT team to implement user-centered interface design. • Presented design concepts to in-house clients and described each strategic direction. Show less
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HOTLINE Co, LTD., Tokyo
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Tokyo, Japan
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Art Director
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1988 - 1996
• Coordinated meetings for discussing marketing and promotional objectives, requirements and budget with clients. • Gathered information on products and services provided by the clients. • Designed prototypes, advertisements, flyers, posters, brochures, product catalogues, company profiles, and packaging. • Provided design specifications to vendors for printing of variety of media. • Proofread and edited content provided by copywriters. • Ensured smooth running of projects and resolved any issues arising in the process. • Documented project details and presented to the project manager. • Provided training to junior designers. Show less
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WELL PLANNING CO, LTD., Tokyo
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Tokyo, Japan
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Graphic Designer
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1984 - 1988
Designed editorial and book cover as well as collateral. Designed editorial and book cover as well as collateral.
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Education
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1997 - 1999
The Art Institutes
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1982 - 1984
University of North Texas
Advertising Design
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