Yuri Ito

Graphic Designer I Art Director

Tokyo, Japan

About

Yuri is a Graphic Designer and Art Director specializing in branding, digital and web design, print, and motion graphics. Currently a Senior Graphic Designer at The Hoffman Agency (APAC Design Studio), she leads branding strategy, art direction, and graphic design initiatives for global IT, AI, and semiconductor clients across the Asia-Pacific region. She also plays a key role in guiding creative teams on cross-regional projects. Before joining The Hoffman Agency, she held full-time design roles at FleishmanHillard in Japan and across the APAC region, and at MullenLowe Tokyo. As a freelance consultant, she has advised major fashion houses including Cartier and Chrome Hearts, with a focus on brand localization for the Japanese market. Yuri is a graduate of Musashino Art University and the Copenhagen Institute of Design, graduated with top honors as a three-time Merit Scholarship recipient, and is fluent in both Japanese and English. Avid painter, professional swimmer, and proud dog mom. For inquiries or collaboration, please contact: [email protected]

Experience

  • Senior Graphic Designer at The Hoffman Agency
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Lead branding, social media design, and creative direction for global IT, AI and semiconductor clients across APAC, ensuring cohesive visual strategies and brand consistency.

  • Art Director at Freelance
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Design Consultant at ASICS
    Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 · 4 mos

    Art directed the visual identity for Kobe Marathon 2025, designing key assets including the main visuals, apparel, merchandise, and marketing materials for ASICS.

  • FleishmanHillard ()
    • Graphic Designer
      May 2024 - Jan 2025 · 9 mos

    • Junior Graphic Designer
      Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Managing teams as Project manager and Creative director for a wide array of Japanese and international clients in global fashion, F&B, healthcare, automotive, banking and the public sector. -Marketing Strategy : production of detailed market trends and consumer behavior reports. -Development of marketing campaigns and strategies online and offline. Producing performance metrics for optimal results. -Visual design : crafting logos, color schemes, typography, and brand imagery to convey clients brand narrative, establish connections with customers, and enhance brand visibility and recognition. -Intercultural facilitation and international account management. Working in English, Japanese, and Italian.

  • Graphic Design Consultant at Cartier
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

    Visual design commissioned for various projects including : - Designed global CEO's keynote presentation for Cartier Japan' s 50th anniversary Gala - Brochure design for Cartier leather products, watches, pens, jewelry and boxes - Internal communications strategy on Diversity & Inclusion policy at Cartier Japan