Design from
both sides
of the table.
Hello, my name is Masa Ishizu.
A designer who has spent 17 years on the business side —
and now brings that perspective to every creative decision.
What I do.
I lean on a unique intersection of heavy business leadership and visual communication to solve complex strategic and design challenges.
My career began in logistics and marketing, where I spent over 17 years optimizing large-scale operations and leading high-stakes brand decisions—including serving as a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) in India. Throughout this journey, I naturally leveraged design thinking to bridge operational gaps, such as intuitive information architecture for supply chain workflows and cross-cultural branding that captured new markets.
To formalize this lifelong instinct, I transitioned to Los Angeles, mastering formal design methodologies at UCLA Extension and graduating with Distinction. Today, I combine my deep executive-level business acumen with rigorous visual design training to deliver high-impact brand identities, UI/UX systems, and product packaging that don’t just look exceptional, but measurably perform.
I am uniquely positioned to help global design firms and forward-thinking companies transform complex business problems into clear, beautifully executed human experiences.
Available For:
Brand strategy / Branding
Graphic Design / Typography
Web / UX design
Package design
Experience
2025 – Present
Freelance Graphic & Strategic Designer
MasaMeetsMasa (Cerritos, CA)
Delivering a unique hybrid approach to design, shaped by executive business experience. Translating complex strategic visions into high-impact branding, packaging, and digital solutions for diverse global clients.
2025 – 2026
In-House Creative Designer & Marketing Specialist
BYB INC. (Torrance, CA)
Led wide-ranging design and communication initiatives. Handled end-to-end corporate event strategies, website renewal projects, and high-performing advertising materials to measurably drive brand growth and user engagement.
2019 – 2022
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Motherson Group / SAMRX (Greater Delhi Area, India)
Co-founded a major international automotive logistics joint venture. Scaled operations from the ground up, doubling staff to 30 and fleet to 250 drivers. Secured high-value contracts with top-tier clients (Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, TATA Motors), generating $2.5 Million in revenue in three years.
2015 – 2019
Manager of Marketing & Solution Design
Hamakyorex Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Drove mergers, acquisitions, and new business developments. Championed the structural and spatial design of a massive 270,000 sqft logistics center for Welcia Holdings. Designed and implemented an innovative order-picking system that optimized workflows and slashed error rates.
2005 – 2015
Manager of Logistics Centers
Hamakyorex Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Over ten years, directed operations across 10 distinct logistics facilities, managing high-profile corporate clients including UNIQLO. Pioneered user-and-customer-centric design thinking on the warehouse floor to optimize human resources, supply chain efficiency, and operational quality.