senior graphic designer at akira + creative lead at vallure
AKIRA
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senior graphic designer at akira + creative lead at vallure
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ART
PRO BONO
let’s work together.
vgao.vivian@gmail.com
AKIRA STORE MARKETING
store signagevp of e-commerce: sara kim
senior operations manager: josh clark
marketing manager: hannah ware
THE WORK
Responsible for all in-store marketing across 40 stores nationally, I led the creation and execution of signage for grand openings, omni initiatives, events, hiring, fixtures, and internal employee communications. I streamlined visual communications between HQ and store teams, improving clarity and consistency across markets. I also oversaw all print orders and vendor relationships to ensure signage was produced accurately and delivered on schedule.
art directed a photoshoot for print & commercial use, developed for Q1+Q2 2026 store signage & applied across all retail marketing channels
photographer: shaun harris
stylist: kyleigh simmons
vp of e-commerce: sara kim
marketing manager: hannah ware
model: florence mueller
created assets for socials and emails
to promote hiring events, in-store
experiences, & sale promotions
examples of signs that I designed,
produced for print & distributed
across all store locations
multiple versions were presented
& refined before narrowing down
to the final execution
14 ft tall barricade design for store renovation in
Perimeter Mall (Atlanta, GA)
photos of signage displays shared
by store managers