Megumi Shimada

Freelance Graphic Designer | Design Room SHIMADA | Vancouver, BC

I’m a Vancouver-based freelance Graphic Designer specializing in branding, marketing communications, and visual design.

I develop clear and engaging visual solutions for brands, businesses, organizations, and marketing campaigns across print, digital, social media, advertising, and promotional channels.

My expertise includes brand development, visual identity, creative concept development, art direction, campaign design, editorial and print design, social media content, photography, and video production.

I have worked with global brands, hospitality and restaurant businesses, and public-sector organizations, creating visual communications for both Japanese and Canadian audiences.

I can support projects from concept and creative direction through design, production, and final delivery, with a focus on clear communication, practical solutions, and consistent visual quality.

Graphic Design / Branding / Marketing Communications / Advertising / Social Media / Photography / Video / Print / Digital

Provide graphic design, branding, and marketing communications services for businesses, organizations, and global brands.

• Develop brand identities, visual systems, marketing materials, advertising campaigns, and promotional communications across print and digital media.

• Lead projects from creative concept and art direction through design, production, quality control, and final delivery.

• Create marketing and social media content, including photography, video, promotional graphics, and digital communications.

• Develop integrated visual communications for restaurants, hospitality businesses, corporate clients, and public-sector organizations.

• Produce print materials including brochures, posters, menus, POP displays, signage, editorial materials, and promotional collateral.

• Create digital and web-based visual content, including social media graphics, website visuals, online promotions, and digital campaigns.

• Provide photography and video production/editing to support marketing, social media, PR, and promotional initiatives.

• Work directly with clients to understand objectives, develop creative solutions, manage project requirements, and maintain production schedules.

• Apply a cross-cultural perspective to visual communication for Japanese, Canadian, and international audiences.

British Columbia Institute of Technology

• New Media Design and Web Development 2017-2018

British Columbia Institute of Technology

• International Student Entry Program 2017-2017

Human Academy, Tokyo

• Japanese Language and Literature 2013-2014

Kuwasawa Design School

• Visual Design 1992-1994