Rui Saito

Rui Saito is a product designer at Tradecraft since September 2019, specializing in preparing individuals for growth in startups through hands-on project work and mentorship. As a freelance Japanese calligrapher, Rui has exhibited artworks in renowned Japanese museums and received a prestigious calligraphy award. Previous experience includes roles as a marketing specialist at Swartwood Prep, where Rui led a successful seminar at UCLA, and as an associate producer at NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, focusing on research for news topics. Additionally, Rui contributed as a marketing analyst for J-wave, the second largest radio company in Japan, and held various marketing roles in different companies across Japan and China, developing strategies and managing key exhibitions. Rui holds a bachelor's degree in Chinese literature from Kokugakuin University and has studied at Shanghai International Studies University.