I'm a Creative Director and Art Director based between Japan and California, with over 25 years of experience in branding, motion design, digital experiences, and visual storytelling.
Over the years, I've collaborated with companies including Neil Young, Apple, Adobe, Amazon, Disney, Warner Music, GoPro, and a range of startups, artists, and filmmakers. I enjoy finding simple visual solutions to complex ideas, whether through brand identity, motion design, or digital experiences.
Through Toshi Onuki Studio, I work across commercial and cultural projects, leading creative work from concept to final delivery. My practice is rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and a belief that thoughtful design can make ideas clearer and more meaningful.
Jan 2012 - present
Owner
Toshi Onuki Studio
Creative/Art direction, editorial, motion graphic, UI/UX design, branding, prints
2002 - present
Art Director
Neil Young/Shakey Pictures
Role: All aspect of visual production for Neil Young including
Web/App/BD/DVD, video production, motion graphics, editorial, prints & film restoration
Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
Freelance Art Director
Watchwith, Inc., San Francisco CA
Role: Art direction & motion graphic for in program Ads
Oct 2017
Onsite Graphic Designer
George P Johnson Company
Role: PPT designer, supervised teleprompter operation
Nissan press event at Tokyo Motor Show 2017
Apr 2014 - Oct 2015
Freelance Art Director
Vertigo Software, Inc., Point Richmond CA
Role: Art direction, UI/UX design, motion graphics, video Editing
Platform: Xbox One/360, Windows 8, Windows phone, Apple Watch, iOS, Android Wear,
Android, Web
Clients: Lucas Arts, GoPro, Disney/ABC, MLB, Golf Channel, Bill Gates Foundation, Red Bull
2014 - 2015
Guest Teaching
New Genre Department, San Francisco Art Institute
Role: Substitute teaching for “Introduction to New Genre” class
2013, 2014 & 2015
Backstage Producer
Kenwood Group, San Francisco CA
Role: On site management of backstage for Square Enix at E3, LA (2013, 2014 & 2015)
May 2012 - May 2013
Art Director
PONO Music, Inc. San Francisco CA
Role: Concept Design/Art Direction for web, UI/UX for Music Player, Desktop App & Branding
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Senior Art Director
MX Production, San Francisco CA
Role: Creative & art Direction for Blu-ray & Second Screen projects for Hollywood titles.
Clients: Disney, DreamWorks, Fox, Pixar, Dolby, Warner Music, Universal Music, Marvel
Projects: Beauty & The Beast, Bambi, Lion King, Toy Story 3, Dark Nights, Avengers, Hobbit
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
Creative Director
Total Media Group, South San Francisco CA
Role: Creative Direction, editorial, motion graphics
Tools: Autodesk Smoke, Avid Adrenaline MC, FCP, After Effects
Clients: Neil Young/Shakey Pictures, VISA, Oracle, KGO, Adobe Systems, nVidia,
Sun Microsystems, Gap, William Sonoma, ESPN, Intel, Nintendo, Union Bank, Visa
Jul 1996 - Jan 1998
Freelance On-line Editor
Bay Area Video Coalition
Role: Online editing and creative consultation for artists, NPO & independent filmmakers
Projects: Matthew Barney's Cremaster 5, Pacific film Archives
Mar - Apr 1995
Avid Editor
Silicon Graphics, Mountain view CA
Role: Bilingual Avid editor for interactive TV program in Tokyo, Japan.
Jan 1994 - Dec 2008
Senior Editor
Total Media Group, South San Francisco CA
Role: Editorial, compositing & motion graphics
Tools: Quantel EditBox, CMX
Jul 1993 - Dec 1993
Freelance On-line Editor
Mita Video Center, Tokyo Japan
Role: Online Editing for broadcast programs
Jan 1989 - Dec 1993
On-line Editor
TOVIC(Toei Chemical Akasaka Video Center), Tokyo Japan
Role: Online editing for music video, corporate, broadcast & commercial,
Japanese subtitling, movie trailers