Shiho Nakaza

Illustrator/Graphic Artist

Shiho offers creative solutions with elegant and evocative graphics to help deliver your message. Originally from Okinawa, Japan, Shiho currently lives in Santa Monica, California. In addition to illustration, Shiho also provides graphic design and print production services for companies in Los Angeles area. Her client list includes Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Disney Internet Group, and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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SHIHO NAKAZA ILLUSTRATION
Santa Monica, CA
1994-Present
Freelance Illustrator

Creates graphic elements for publications, consumer products, packaging, apparel, promotional materials, instruction manuals, greeting cards, and online content.

DISNEY STORE NORTH AMERICA
Pasadena, CA
2006-2008
Freelance Packaging Designer

MATTEL, INC.
El Segundo, CA
2001-2006
Senior Graphic Artist

BELKIN CORPORATION
Compton, CA
1998-2001
Graphic Designer

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration, California State University, Long Beach

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Second Vice President, Programming Chair
Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Japanese

PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Specialties

  • Illustration
  • Packaging
  • Print

Experience

10+ years

Affiliations

Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles - 2nd Vice President, Program Chair