Profile
My name is Makoto Saito, 29. I am a Japanese-Brazilian Graphic Designer with experience in developing projects focused on branding and visual communication. I create logotypes, visual identities, packaging, and editorial design projects.
For 8 years, I have been designing for national and international clients in design studios and brand consultant agencies in São Paulo, Brazil.
Currently, I am pursuing a master’s degree in Integrated Design at Anhalt University in Dessau, Germany, and working as a Freelance Graphic Designer.
For 8 years, I have been designing for national and international clients in design studios and brand consultant agencies in São Paulo, Brazil.
Currently, I am pursuing a master’s degree in Integrated Design at Anhalt University in Dessau, Germany, and working as a Freelance Graphic Designer.
I am passionate by design, CS:GO, and specialty coffee.
Professional experiences
Graphic Designer
May/2018 - March/2020
May/2018 - March/2020
As a graphic designer, I worked in projects focused on branding, developing brand identities, packaging, websites, social medias and editorial materials. I have worked with clients like Nestlé, Santander, Banco do Brasil, Oi, Grupo Boticário, Localiza, Grupo Petrópolis (Itaipava and Petra), COTY (Monange, Bozzano), Grupo Jacto, etc.
Graphic Designer
May/2017
May/2017
As a graphic designer, I worked in projects focused on branding, developing As a graphic designer, I worked in projects focused on retail design in order to improve consumers' shopping experience. I have worked with clients like BASF, ABInBev and BRF.
Trainee
August/2016 - September/2016
August/2016 - September/2016
In 2016, I participated in Yamagata Prefectural Overseas Technical Trainees Aid Program in Japan. On this program, I had the opportunity to study at Tohoku University of Art and Design (TUAD) and work at FLOT design studio.
Graphic Designer
March/2015 - March/2016
March/2015 - March/2016
As a graphic designer, I worked in projects focused on retail design and shopper experience.
Assistant Designer and Intern
Jan/2014 - March/2015
Jan/2014 - March/2015
As an intern and assistant graphic designer, I worked in branding projects helping the brand design team with adjustments and creation of printed materials, stationary, packaging, and editorial design projects. I have worked with clients like Mistral, Vinci, Elo, Cielo and Alelo.
Intern
04/2011 - 02/2013
04/2011 - 02/2013
As an intern, I worked in branding projects helping the design team with adjustments and creation of printed materials, stationary, and creation of licensed products for Disney, Pixar, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, etc.
Education
Masters of Arts in Integrated Design
2020 - present
2020 - present
Currently I’m pursuing a master’s degree in Integrated Design at Anhalt University in Dessau, Germany.
Trainee in Graphic Design
2016 - 2017
2016 - 2017
In 2016, I participated in Yamagata Prefectural Overseas Technical Trainees Aid Program in Japan. On this program, I had the opportunity to study at Tohoku University of Art and Design (TUAD) and work at FLOT design studio.
(Fine Arts College of São Paulo)
BA in Graphic Design
2010 - 2013
BA in Graphic Design
2010 - 2013
I concluded my bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, in 2013, at Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo (São Paulo’s Fine Arts College).