About Aya
I design calm, reliable experiences and visual systems, especially where clarity and trust matter. My strength is combining editorial precision, inclusive design, and cross-cultural communication (EN/DE/JA).
Rates:
The ADR shown is a baseline for time-based UX/UI work. Visual/graphic projects are quoted based on scope and deliverables. Long-term engagements are flexible depending on the number of days.
Japanese
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Berger & BaumeisterGraphic DesignerJanuary 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)Built and rolled out a cohesive brand identity across social, web, and in-store touchpoints.Key contributions+ Defined social media tone of voice; produced photo/video content and ad campaigns+ Designed print and retail assets: flyers, business cards, logos, stamps, menus, signage, POP displays, interior décor materials+ Redesigned the website to be WCAG-aligned, with a focus on accessibility and clarity
- FBC Business Consulting GmbHGraphic DesignerApril 2021 - December 2021 (8 months)Standardized high-volume editorial and newsletter output with reusable design systems for web and print.Key contributions+ Created web + print templates for newsletters and magazines with a clear typographic hierarchy (headlines, leads, body, visuals, notes)+ Produced campaign creatives by defining message hierarchy and calls-to-action; delivered production-ready assets in multiple formats+ Designed conclusion-first charts and infographics to communicate complex reports at a glance+ Unified visual language across deliverables to strengthen consistency in external communications
- Lingual Consultancy Services GmbHTranslator & LocalizationJanuary 2019 - Today (7 years and 5 months)Delivered NDA-bound translations for UX, ethnography, and academic research—balancing precision, cultural nuance, and strict confidentiality.Key contributions+ Produced 80+ subtitles, transcripts, and research materials (JP↔EN)+ Adapted terminology across media, fintech, and education contexts+ Maintained strict confidentiality and followed data ethics and privacy standards+ Ensured natural tone and cultural accuracy for research and UX documentation
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Education
- Certificate in UX DesignCareerFoundry2025Certificate in UX Design
- The Oversea Research Program supported by the Pola Art FoundationUniversity of the Arts Berlin2015Gender & Queer Theory in Visual Media