Product Designer

Designing digital products 🧑🏻‍💻 and brands 🎨
in tech 📱 and gaming 🎮

Designing digital products 🧑🏻‍💻and brands 🎨
in tech 📱 and gaming 🎮

Designing digital products 🧑🏻‍💻 and brands 🎨
in tech 📱 and gaming 🎮

Currently at NVIDIA. Previously at GEN.G

Open to new opportunities.

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With over 3 years of design experience, I specialize in blending design and creative direction to craft exciting digital experiences for brands.

Product Design

I merge design principles, user experience, and digital technologies to create easy-to-use digital products. I understanding user needs and business goals to conceptualize software design.

Visual Design

Specializing in creating visually engaging graphics and branding collateral, I create compelling designs that enhance brand identity and effectively communicate messaging to diverse audiences.

Creative Direction

I oversee teams every step of the way to tell compelling brand stories and visuals that resonate with audiences.

Overview

Hi I'm Gage, a freelance designer based in Honolulu, Hawai'i. With over 3 years of experience in integrated marketing and competitive esports, my background includes working with the Overwatch League and Gen.G Esports. 

I began my creative journey by self-teaching design and photography, which I honed over three years of college. Starting with print and illustration, I now specialize in digital product development and branding experiences as a freelance designer. 

I currently lead the design for the University of Hawai'i Esports Program, where I aspire to elevate Hawai'i as a major gaming hub. As I transition to full-time freelance work in 2024, my aim is to take on more tech and gaming projects that allow for direct client interaction and unique design challenges. 

I'm currently looking for new opportunities. Message me: info@gageminamoto.com

Born and raised in Hawaii, I started my design and photography journey in high school and continued through three years of college. I initially worked in print, illustration, and web design before specializing in digital product development and branding experiences as a freelancer.

With over three years of experience in integrated marketing, automotive, and competitive esports design, I now lead the design for the University of Hawai'i Esports Program. My background includes internships with the Overwatch League and Gen.G Esports, and I aim to establish Hawaii as a top gaming hub.

Skills

Visual Design

Integrated Marketing

Branding

Design System

User Research

Illustration

Experience

Gen AI Analyst (UX + Gaming)

Incoming

Current

Freelance

Visual Designer

Current

Summer 2024 Intern

2024

Creative Services Intern

2023

Digital Student Assistant

2022

2022 Midseason Madness Intern

2022

Speaking

Guest speaker for Dr. Kauweloa's COM 369

2023, 2024

Esports and Gaming Industry Resume Workshop

Hosted Workshops for UH Esports

2023

© 2024 Gage Minamoto

6:52:11 PM

Currently Based in Honolulu, Hawaii

© 2024 Gage Minamoto

6:52:11 PM

© 2024 Gage Minamoto

6:52:11 PM

Currently Based in Honolulu, Hawaii