Resumé

Yuta Hyakusoku

Footwear/ Graphic Designer

ABOUT ME
5 things about me
1. Most items I have created have been purchased and sold internationally.
2. Well versed in the current fashion trends and able to create new and unique designs.
3. Able to adjust to new environments and new people quickly and efficiently.
4. Extremely hard-working and never give up when faced with a difficult challenge.
5. Trustworthy and responsible in terms of leadership and teamwork.

WORK DESCRIPTION

PENSOLE Design Studio/ Footwear Designer
D'wayne Edward is a former Jordan Brand's director and opened his design studio in October 2011. (He designed shoes for NBA stars Michael Jordan and Carmelo Anthony.) I am responsible for designing shoes, techpack, researches, and etc in the studio.


ISIS BY DESIGN/multeepurpose is currently designing a message apparel brand. My job includes all graphic design tasks such as collection, look books, flyers, catalogue, POP, deck, retail space, the photo-shoot, print samples. Also, I am responsible for and proficient in meeting with clients, and contacting with Japanese distributers.


DESIGN TABLE AUX is based on projects that include clients such as Burton, Quicksilver, and etc. I am responsible for creative and wide sketch exploration ranging from concept to uppers and outsoles to details, with 3 dimensional thinking and excellent free hand sketching.


EXPERIENCE

October 2011-Present
Pensole Design Studio (Consultancy Footwear Design Studio)
ANTA (http://ir.anta.com/en/home.php)
x 2012 FW Skate Shoes
x 2013 SS Skate Shoes
x 2013 FW Skate Shoes
KEEN http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/
x 2013 FW Kids Boots
x 2013 FW Girl's Boots
xNine 1 One (https://www.nine1onegear.com/)
Lifestyle T-shirts Collection

December 2011-Present
Compound Gallery ,Freelance Graphic Designer
x Sticker, T-shirts, Foodie Design
(http://www.compoundgallery.com/)

June 2012- Present
Capture by Hollywoodmade, Freelance Designer
x T-shirts Graphic, flyers, and etc
http://www.capturebyhollywoodmade.com/

September 2011-Present
Javan Science,Freelance Designer
x Running shoes Projects

October 2011-Present
ISIS BY DESIGN (multeepurpose), Freelance Graphic Designer
http://www.isisla.com/


August 2008-Ocober 2011
ISIS BY DESIGN (multeepurpose)
Senior Graphic Designer
http://www.isisla.com/


Collaboration Project (listed only major boutiques, Japanese fashion brands, magazines and etc.)
x American Rag Cie (http://www.amrag.com)
x Barneys New York (http://www.barneys.com)
x United Arrows (http://www.united-arrows.co.jp)
x Beauty and Youth (http://www.beautyandyouth.jp)
x nano·universe (http://www.nanouniverse.jp)
x Kitson Japan (http://shopkitson.jp/)
x FRAMeWORK (http://www.frame-works.co.jp)
x Journal Standard (http://journal-standard.jp)
x Stephan Schneider (http://www.stephanschneider.be/#/init/)
x OKIRAKU (http://okiraku.dg.shopserve.jp)
x Men's Melrose http://www.melrose.co.jp/mensmelrose)
x ZOZO town (http://zozo.jp/)
x Men's Club (http://www.mensclub.jp)
x Azul by Moussy (http://azul-m.com/pc/)
x Cuqueto, ikka, Vence (http://www.ciqueto.com)
x STRADA EST (http://www.strada-est.com)
x RIVE DROITE (http://www.rivedroite.jp)
x leilian (http://www.leilian.co.jp)
x DESIGNWORKS (http://www.abahouse.co.jp/women/designworks)
x OPAQUE (http://www.world.co.jp/opaque/)
x Frameworks (http://www.frame-wx.com)
x Kitty, Snoopy, and Sesame Street

...etc


November 2010
TABLEAUX, Freelance Designer
http://www.designtableaux.com/
Demon Brain Teaser Beanie
http://www.demonsnow.com/

October 2010
TABLEAUX, Freelance Designer
http://www.designtableaux.com/
Demon Shield Protective Vest
http://www.demonsnow.com/

January 2010
TABLEAUX, Freelance Designer
http://www.designtableaux.com/
RONIX Ladies’ Wakeboard Boots
http://www.ronixwake.com/

November 2009
TABLEAUX, Freelance Designer
http://www.designtableaux.com/
RONIX Men's Wakeboard Boots
http://www.ronixwake.com/

April 2008
Samsung Sponsored Project
Design Concept wearable products

May 2007- August 2007
Design Lab (Summer Internship)
Graphic Design
Torrance, California

EDUCATION

April 29-May 13
PENSOLE Footwear Program in Portland
(This is for a 2week shoe design workshop, PENSOLE, led by two design directors from NIKE.)
Portland, Oregon USA
http://pensole.com/

January 2011-April 2011
Art Center College of Design at Night
Shoe Design Class
Instructed by the Urshuz’s CEO, former director of VANS skate shoes.
Pasadena, California USA
http://www.artcenter.edu/atnight/

June 2002-May 2009
Bachelor Science of Industrial Design
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California USA
http://www.csulb.edu/

COMPUTER SKILLS

Solid Modeling:
Solid works

Surface Modeling:
Rhino
Alias

Rendering:
Bank Speed
3D Studio Max
Alias
Rhino

Image Editing:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Lightroom
Corel Painter
Alias Sketchbook

Multimedia:
Dreamweaver
3D cars

AWARDS

May 2011 PENSOLE Footwear Program in Portland (Full Scholarship)
May 2011 SCHOLARSHIP Art Center College of Design

MISCELLANEOUS

My design has been sold about 30,000 items last year in Japan.
98% of items sold in UNITED ARROWS in Japan. (Before sale)
Fluent in spoken and written English and Japanese, also some basic Chinese writing and reading.

Projects by Yuta Hyakusoku