Reiko Hirata
Graphic & Motion Designer, Illustrator, Lettering Artist
Milan, ItalyA Japanese designer based in Milan, Italy with experiences in various design projects for video, digital, and print.
My services range from motion graphics (2d animation for opening titles, show packages, promos, and commercials) to logo design, print media, hand lettering, and illustration.
I have a great interest for letterforms, a keen eye for typography as well as strong sense of layout and composition. My hand lettering works have been published in eight books so far, and have been featured in various blogs. I would love to do more lettering related work, such as editorial illustration, packaging, branding.
I’m a proactive, versatile, conceptual, and detail-oriented designer, and passionate in helping clients realize a soulful project.
I have been freelancing remotely, and I got a proven record of time management and a strong communication skill.
If the right opportunity presents itself, I would be open to other work options, including a relocation.
I have a great interest for letterforms, a keen eye for typography as well as strong sense of layout and composition. My hand lettering works have been published in eight books so far, and have been featured in various blogs. I would love to do more lettering related work, such as editorial illustration, packaging, branding.
I’m a proactive, versatile, conceptual, and detail-oriented designer, and passionate in helping clients realize a soulful project.
I have been freelancing remotely, and I got a proven record of time management and a strong communication skill.
If the right opportunity presents itself, I would be open to other work options, including a relocation.
Work Experience
Self Employed
Freelance Designer / Remote
Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Hand Lettering, Illustration.
Clients include: Discovery Media, Haddad & Partners, PureRed, Little Big Brands, Sky Italia, Nivea, 20th Century Fox, Citroën, Wilkinson, Hawaiian Tropic, Sony Pictures, Chicco, Lindt.
Clients include: Discovery Media, Haddad & Partners, PureRed, Little Big Brands, Sky Italia, Nivea, 20th Century Fox, Citroën, Wilkinson, Hawaiian Tropic, Sony Pictures, Chicco, Lindt.
January 2007
- Present
Milan,
Sky Italia
Motion Graphic Designer
Sky Italy - Cielo DTT (www.cielotv.it)
On-Air and Promo Graphics, Branding management, Production/marketing support.
On-Air and Promo Graphics, Branding management, Production/marketing support.
October 2009
- August 2013
Milan, Italy
MADdoll S.r.l.
Art Director, Motion Graphic Designer
TV Show graphic packages and logos.
December 2012
- March 2013
Milan, Italy
SoundnVision S.r.l.
Graphic Designer
DVD Interface Design, Video Editing, Cover Design, Video quality check.
January 2007
- December 2008
Milan, Italy
Education
Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) - Milan
BA - Visual Arts, Graphic Design
September 2003
- June 2006
Italy
Languages
English (Fluent),
Italian (Fluent),
Japanese (Native),
Skills
2D Animation,
Adobe Aftereffects,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Branding,
Branding,
Business Card Design,
English,
Graphic Design,
Hand Lettering,
Hand Lettering,
Hand Lettering,
Illustration,
Italian,
Japanese,
Lettering,
Logo Design,
Motion Graphics ,
On Air Graphics,
Poster,
Promo,
Promo Graphics,
Show Packages,
Tv Spot,
Typography,
SKILLS OVERVIEW
• Conceptual and versatile thinker
• Keen eye for typography
• Strong sense of layout and composition
• Detail oriented
• Proactive and deadline respectful
• Self-motivated and organized
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Good communication skills
• Ability to accept and manage feedback/constructive criticism
• Niceness, humility, and a sense of humor
• Keen eye for typography
• Strong sense of layout and composition
• Detail oriented
• Proactive and deadline respectful
• Self-motivated and organized
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Good communication skills
• Ability to accept and manage feedback/constructive criticism
• Niceness, humility, and a sense of humor
PUBBLICATION
• Typism Book 7, March 2021
• Typism Book 6, April 2020
• Typism Book 5, April 2019
• Goodtype: The Art of Lettering, July 2018
• Typism Book 4, April 2018
• Scripted -- Custom Lettering in Graphic Design, Dec. 2017
• Typism Book 3, July 2016
• Goodtype the Book, Volume One, June 2016
• Typism Book 6, April 2020
• Typism Book 5, April 2019
• Goodtype: The Art of Lettering, July 2018
• Typism Book 4, April 2018
• Scripted -- Custom Lettering in Graphic Design, Dec. 2017
• Typism Book 3, July 2016
• Goodtype the Book, Volume One, June 2016