Sayako Minami
Senior Art Director, Designer

Hi hi!

I’m Sayako.

I love shark trivia, karaoke, and making miniatures.

I grew up moving from country to country, never staying more than a few years, perpetually the new kid. It was hard at the time, but the experience taught me how to be adaptable, open-minded, and a problem solver. I’m as passionate about telling stories from unexpected perspectives as I am about the importance of a good laugh, and I strive to find a combination of both in my work.

I’m an art director/designer with a (slightly obsessive) eye for detail, currently a Senior Art Director at SPCSHP. I’m skilled in conceptual thinking, print & digital design, packaging design, typography, iconography, and playing well with others.

 

Experience

Senior Art Director, SPCSHP
July 2021—Present
Brooklyn, NY
Clients: Chase Bank, Starbucks, SONY, MasterClass, Tia, BOTOX Cosmetic

Art Director, McCann New York
July 2019—July 2021
New York, NY
Clients: MGM Resorts, ADT Security, instax North America, Ulta Beauty, Lysol, Mucinex, Imvexxy, Annovera, Chick-fil-A

Art Director, TDA_Boulder
June 2016—May 2019
Boulder, CO
Clients: Justin’s, Revive Kombucha, Erin Hills, FirstBank, Ascent Protein, Daiya Foods, Chloe’s

Art Direction Apprentice, Moxie Sozo
January 2016—June 2016
Boulder, CO
Clients: TiVo, Mavic

Creative Intern, iCrossing
June 2014—August 2014
New York, NY
Clients: LG Electronics, PNC Bank

Recognition

2023 Gail Awards
Bronze, Healthcare
— Tia

2020 Webby Awards
Honoree
— Blue Canyon Technologies

The One Club 2019 Denver Awards
Bronze Pencil, Packaging
— Revive Kombucha Cans

Communication Arts
2019 Advertising Shortlist
— Birds of Erin Hills

Communication Arts
Photography Annual
2018 Award of Excellence
— Ascent Protein

2018 BevNET Awards
Best Packaging Design
— Revive Kombucha

 

 

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