Alexander Graham

Branding designer with over a decade of experience in branding identity, visual identity, art direction and experienced translating brand strategy into consistent systems across packaging, web, and social. Bilingual (English/Japanese), based in Japan.

Freelance Branding Designer at The Branding Graham (2014-12 – Present)

• Built full identity systems for independent product launches covering naming logic, logotype construction, packaging, and art directed product photography.
• Developed brand guideline documents (type scale, color systems, logo lockups, usage rules) to keep each identity consistent across packaging, web, and social.
• Ran client communication end-to-end via Slack, Notion, and email, presenting concepts, explaining design rationale, and managing revisions against timeline and budget.
• Directed product photography and produced final production-ready art files for print and packaging vendors, ensuring color, material, and die-line accuracy.

Graphic Design Volunteer at Creative Tokyo (2023-01 – Present)

• Produce marketing communications, key visuals, and web/social graphics against internal briefs, timelines, and budgets.
• Direct and edit event video content using professional camera and audio equipment, expanding output beyond static imagery.

Freelance Graphic Design at Tsunoda Stylings (2022-06 – 2025-12)

• Translated research and social insights into visual assets; built reusable templates for email, Instagram, and LinkedIn to streamline content production.
• Communicated directly with clients in Japan and overseas, adapting tone and process to cross cultural teams.

Multimedia Design Instructor at Montefiore Mosholu (2014-07 – 2019-08)

• Taught design fundamentals and Adobe Suite (print, video, advertising, photography) to proficiency; ran weekly project briefs across poster, video, packaging, and brand design.
• Mentored students on independent projects used as portfolio pieces for internship and college applications.

BFA in Multimedia Design – CUNY — City College (2018-01 – 2019-12)

AS in Graphic Design – CUNY — Bronx Community College (2014-01 – 2017-12)