MASAKO TAKENOUCHI
Los Angeles
Summary
I am currently retired from teaching and divide my time between Los Angeles and Japan.
I have worked as an apparel designer for over 30 years, and have been involved in launching brands, training staff, and directing entire departments at apparel companies.
I am confident in working on computers and a wide range of other tasks, and am good at multitasking, such as prioritizing work and completing it smoothly.
I own and can use both Mac and Windows computers.
I am proficient at using Adobe software (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) because I taught at a design school.
I am also proficient in using Microsoft office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Tokyo Fashion College, Ikeda Gakuen Educational Co
02.2013 - 03.2022
- In charge of design-related classes
- Creating and implementing materials for classes
- Responding to and managing students in assigned classes
- Planning and implementing school events
- Collaborating with companies
- In charge of overseas study trips
- Supporting light music club activities
- Designing and creating data for school printed materials (brochures, posters, etc.)
Cultivated a Positive Work Environment That Pr
Self-employed
07.2009 - 02.2013
- Creating graphic designs for clothing in line with client requests
- Designing and creating print data for corporate brochures, posters, and other printed materials
- Brand Director
- Designing and creating stage costumes for celebrities and musicians
Baby & Kids Brand Director
Combi Corporation
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Creating image for baby and children's brands and building business strategies.
- Planning and design of clothes, miscellaneous goods, etc.
- Textile design.
- Store design direction.
- Media relations.
- Responsible for training new employees.
Public Relations and Planning Department Leader
Rifactory Co., Ltd.
05.2006 - 08.2008
- Brand advertising planning and production.
- External media usage strategy planning and implementation.
- Headquarters staff management.
- Product website creation.
Freelance Designer
Self-employed
01.1995 - 04.2006
- Designing and creating stage costumes for celebrities and musicians.
- Graphic design contract using Adobe software.
- Brand establishment direction.
Apparel Designer
Rifactory Co., Ltd.
02.1993 - 12.1994
- Planning and designing women's and men's clothing.
- Creating patterns for clothing samples and performing fittings.
- Responsible for distributing products to each store.
President's Secretary
C・C LesMains Co., Ltd.
03.1990 - 01.1993
- Accompanying the president on outings.
- Assisting the president with external communications, etc.
- Management of headquarters staff.
Apparel Designer
World Co., Ltd.
05.1986 - 03.1990
- Design of women's clothing and miscellaneous goods.
- Creating sample patterns and producing samples.
- Textile selection.
- Assistant to the chief designer.
Clothing Pattern Maker Assistant
ISSEY MIYAKE Design Studio
07.1984 - 05.1986
- Designer assistant duties.
- Pattern maker assistant.
- Creating patterns for fashion shows.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Faculty of Arts, Department of Education
Kyoto University of The Arts
Kyoto City, KYOTO09-2019
Certificate Graduate School of Apparel Design - Apparel Design Expert
KUWASAWA Design Art College
Tokyo, JAPAN03-1985
High School Diploma - General Course
Myojo Gakuen High School
Tokyo, JAPAN03-1982
Skills
- In charge of design-related classes
- Support for students in assigned classes
- Creating and administering tests
- Support for job hunting
- Collaborating with external companies
- Designing school print materials and creating print data
- Training new employees
- Presenting to new students and parents
Certification
Driver's license (Japan and the United States)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/18/64
- Gender: 女性
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Interests
- Graphic Design
- Cooking
- Fashion
- Acting and Theater
- Interior Design
- Drawing and Painting
- Fashion and Style
- Animal Care
- Reading
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- DIY and Home Improvement
Timeline
Teacher
Tokyo Fashion College, Ikeda Gakuen Educational Co
02.2013 - 03.2022
Cultivated a Positive Work Environment That Pr
Self-employed
07.2009 - 02.2013
Baby & Kids Brand Director
Combi Corporation
08.2008 - 07.2009
Public Relations and Planning Department Leader
Rifactory Co., Ltd.
05.2006 - 08.2008
Freelance Designer
Self-employed
01.1995 - 04.2006
Apparel Designer
Rifactory Co., Ltd.
02.1993 - 12.1994
President's Secretary
C・C LesMains Co., Ltd.
03.1990 - 01.1993
Apparel Designer
World Co., Ltd.
05.1986 - 03.1990
Clothing Pattern Maker Assistant
ISSEY MIYAKE Design Studio
07.1984 - 05.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Faculty of Arts, Department of Education
Kyoto University of The Arts
Certificate Graduate School of Apparel Design - Apparel Design Expert
KUWASAWA Design Art College
High School Diploma - General Course
Myojo Gakuen High School
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