Waka Okamoto has a diverse work experience in environmental graphic design, branding, and marketing. They started their career as a Freelance Graphic Designer in 2006, working on packaging and promotional materials for various companies including KIEHL'S and Bath & Body Works. From 2007 to 2015, Waka worked as a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer and Graphic Designer at FETE NY, where they oversaw the design and production of visual elements for the company's event designs. During this time, they also developed and maintained the visual branding of FETE's luxury lifestyle retail store, JUNG LEE NY. In 2017, Waka joined Giorgio Armani Cosmetics as an Environmental Graphic Designer, responsible for developing concepts and designing point-of-sale displays and sets. They also designed the GIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY Pop-Up store, ARMANI BOX, in Soho, NY. From 2018 to 2019, Waka worked as an Environmental Graphic Designer and Branding Consultant at Ted Moudis Associates. Currently, they hold the role of Environmental Graphic Designer and Art Director at FETE NY, where they develop and maintain the visual branding of the company's luxury lifestyle brand, JUNG LEE NY, and oversee all aspects of production.
Waka Okamoto attended WAO Creator College from 1998 to 1999, where they studied graphic design. Later, from 2005 to 2007, Waka enrolled at Pratt Institute to further their studies in graphic design. No specific degree is mentioned for either educational experience.
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FETE NY
Fête—a full-service event planning and design production firm based in New York City—creates extraordinary events for discriminating private and corporate clients throughout the US and across the globe. Under the direction of co-founder Jung Lee, Fête has become one of the world’s most celebrated and sought-after event companies. Fête events are highly customized and reflect the personality and essence of each client, whether an individual, product or company. Jung recognizes that incredible events need to go beyond just great design. She cultivates experiences that integrate incredible design with the finest in cocktails, dining experiences, music, entertainment and surprises. Through each element, Jung masterfully curates each detail, striking the right balance in all of these to create a tailor-made event with incredible energy from start to finish. Each custom experience is rich in meaningful detail and full of personality; guests never want to leave. Fête is one of the only companies that conceptualizes, designs, plans and oversees all key elements of an event in-house. This allows for unmatched quality control and ensures that the vision stays cohesive. Far more than just stunning visuals, a Fête event is painstakingly orchestrated from start to finish by Jung and the Fête team. The flow is seamless yet natural; energy elevates as the experience progresses. It is this ultra-high level of workmanship and detail that puts a Fête event in a category all its own.