Noe K.

Noe K. has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries. Starting in 1993, they worked as a Graphic Designer at SD Room, a small design studio, where they designed layouts for a men's fashion magazine and performed administrative tasks. From 1997 to 1998, they worked as a Graphic Designer at YSP AD Agency, designing advertisements, print media, and brochures for local media and companies.

In 1998, Noe K. joined RAM Research and Media, Design studio as an Art Director. In this role, they designed advertisements, display materials, CI, print media, brochures, magazines, and book layouts for industries such as fashion, beauty, retail, commercial facilities, travel, and financial services. They also managed projects and organized external team members for various photo shoots.

From 2001 to 2003, Noe K. worked as a Graphic Designer at HACHETT FUJIN GAHO (ELLE), an in-house graphic designer for ELLE Japan. They selected photos, laid out the monthly magazine, and designed sales promotion materials for the ELLE brand. They collaborated with internal staff, editors, and external staff such as writers, photographers, illustrators, and stylists, handling high-end fashion and luxury products.

From 2003 to 2012, Noe K. worked as a Web and Graphic Designer in a Freelance/Self-employed capacity. They provided graphic design and art working services for magazines and websites. Additionally, they coordinated for Japanese magazines, facilitated Japanese fashion buyer visits in Europe, and wrote monthly reports on art, design, and cultural trends in the UK for a Japanese creative recruitment agent's website.

Starting in 2012, Noe K. worked at SUNNY HEALTH as a Web Designer/Digital Marketer. They were responsible for web design, banner creation, web and social media channel updates, and utilizing tools such as Google Adwords, Google Analytics, paid search, keywords, and PPC. They collaborated with a digital advertising agency to increase online traffic and sales for health food and wellness products.

From 2014, Noe K. became self-employed once again, specializing in project and social media management, market research, coordination, business development, event and project management, and cross-cultural consulting. Their market research focused on European and Japanese industries including food, retail, lifestyle, pop culture, and tourism. They promoted a Japanese pop culture magazine in Europe, created digital content, managed marketing and publicity, and organized events. They also wrote trend reports for Japanese companies based on UK market research.

Most recently, in 2021, Noe K. joined The Pokémon Company International. They work in the London Business Operations Art approval role, reviewing character art assets and ensuring the accurate representation of the Pokémon brand. They collaborate with various internal teams to support European business and globally coordinated projects.

Noe K. pursued higher education starting in 1991 at Joshibi University of Art and Design, where they earned an Associate of Arts degree in Graphic Design in 1993. Following this, Noe K. continued their education at Ravensbourne University London from 2003 to 2005, obtaining a Master of Arts degree in Interactive Digital Media.