Marisa Inahara

  • Graphic Designer & Art Director

I am a committed, hands on designer that enjoys creating an experience for the viewer/user. I am a graduate of Eastern Washington University's "Visual Communication Design" program. More recently, I've been spending my days as a full time team member at Treatment Creative as a Designer and Art Director.

Clients

Visit Spokane, Spokane Velocity, Providence - Holy Family (B.E.S.T. Program), Kalispel Tribe, Terrain Spokane, Locos, The Grain Shed, Feast World Kitchen, REAL NW Living Magazine (and advertisers), Coeur d'Alene Living Local Magazine (and advertisers), Sandpoint Living Local Magazine (and advertisers), Gig Harbor Living Local Magazine (and advertisers), Bonners Ferry Living Local Magazine (and advertisers)

Experience

Designer & Art Director at Treatment Creative

Dec. 2022 – Present Spokane, WA

Being the lead Designer & Art Director, I work with our Producers to refine scopes of work and lead the design process from research and concepting to execution. As the steward of all brands we touch, I work to maintain consistency and push evolution regardless of the type of project. As a mentor to the team, I strive to foster a collaborative environment where we can push eachother
to elevate our work & the resulting engagement.

Graphic Designer at Like Media

Sept. 2020 – Dec. 2021 Hayden, ID

As a member of the Design Team, I created high-end
editorial spreads, advertisements, and on occasion, developed logos and brands. Throughout each month, I managed the ad copy process for six monthly publications, communicating with clients to design unique ad layouts (print & digital) for various companies according to their respective brand guidelines. Further responsibilities included print and digital preparations, managing newsletters, and blog updates.

Adjunct Professor at Eastern Washington University

2019 – 2022 Cheney, WA

As an Adjunct Professor, I constructed and organized lesson plans to teach the foundations of digital design. Skills taught include Ai, Ps, Id, basic design principles, best practices, mindful & effective critique skills, and printing methods.

Graphic Designer at CW Wraps

Oct. 2019 – Oct. 2020 Post Falls, ID

As a Designer, I managed multiple projects with differing timelines to deliver effective and on brand print products. I coordinated with our Sales, Production, and Install teams to create, print, and implement graphics. Projects I lead involved large scale vinyl designs (vehicle wraps & flat surface decals), logo development, detailed/scaled template mock-up creation, print preparation, and printed collateral.

Freelance at Of H Design

2017 Coeur d’Alene, ID

In 2017, I started a small Graphic Design business. Working both independently and collaboratively with ArtCoLab, That’s Lofty, and CW Wraps designing for various mediums.

Intern at 14 four

June 2017 – August 2017 Spokane, WA

Selected for a summer internship, collaborating with team members to address diverse design requirements, including content management, web design, and UX/UI enhancements.

Intern at Knock Marketing and Design

June 2016 – August 2016 Coeur d’Alene, ID

Participated in a summer internship where my responsibilities included design of client logos, flyers, photo editing, and content management.

Patient Service Coordination at North Idaho Dermatology

2017 – 2019 Coeur d’Alene, ID

Interim team lead.
Communication with patients, clients, team members, and health care providers to register and schedule as needed. I took pride in efficiently solving problems as they come while providing excellent customer service.

Education

BA in Visual Communication Design at Eastern Washington University

Fall 2013 – Spring 2017 Cheney, WA

Awards

BRONZE | Elements of Advertising/ Visual Design/ Logo Design, American Advertisement Awards - ADDY Spokane

Brand development for USL Spokane's League One team, Spokane Velocity.

GOLD | Out-of-Home & Ambient Media, American Advertisement Awards - ADDY Spokane

Visit Spokane Office Wall Murals | Designed while at Treatment Creative Agency

Scholarship of High Demand Program, Eastern Washington University

The Scott Brajcich Art Award, Lewis and Clark High School

Exhibitions

Focused + Nimble Group

HDG/Propoganda Creative Spokane, WA

EWU’s Visual Communication Design portfolio showcase

Legacy in Art Education Group

Gallery of Art Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA

Ceramic statue