SEAN NAGAO

GRAPHIC DESIGNER


ABOUT

Sean Nagao is a Graphic Designer based in Los Angeles, with a BFA in Graphic Design from ArtCenter College of Design.  

He specializes designing editorial, packaging, and brand identity solutions for sports, and pop-culture entities.

He is a Hong Konger, a climber, a long-distance runner, a scuba-diver, an internet dweller, a moshpit enthusiast, an audiophile, and a residual self-image.


SERVICES

Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Packaging Design, Editorial Design, Product Branding, Font Design, Custom Typography, Social Media & Marketing, Apparel Graphics


CONTACT

Direct all professional inquiries to:
Email: sean@nagao.design


Résumé available upon request

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EDUCATION

ArtCenter College of Design
•BFA in Graphic Design, with Distinction

Focused Coursework at ArtCenter
•Berlin Study Away and Sponsored Project: 
Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions 
•Transdisciplinary Studio: Type + Authorship


EXPERIENCE

2024-Present: Lead Brand Designer
ErnstEverything

2022-Present: Freelance Designer
Usal Project
Kaya Press
aidio
April Greiman
Maroon Vault

2024: Hypebeast
•Global Creative Design Intern
2021-2023: Source Material (SM) Publication
•Editor and Designer
2024: ArtCenter College of Design
•Teaching Assistant: Cheri Gray, Brad Bartlett
2022: Made in Space
•Graphic Design Intern
2021: #legend
•Design Assistant

RECOGNITION

Paranodal
Communication Arts Typography 2024
Young Ones ADC 2023

Metolius
Young Ones ADC 2023
Communication Arts Design 2022

Joby Aviation
Young Ones ADC 2022

Nike Second Wind
Graphis Poster Annual 2022


PHILANTHROPY

St Baldricks Knight Commander 2020
10+ years of fundraising and volunteer service.


ATHLETICS

Los Angeles Marathon 2025
4:42:54
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Search and Recovery
Traditional Rock Climbing 6b+
Indoor Bouldering v6
Outdoor Bouldering v4