In my own words
— KeijiKeiji Ishida (b.1999) is a Japanese artist based in Los Angeles, CA.
He received his degree in Illustration Design with distinction from ArtCenter College of Design. His artistic passion derives from skateboard and streetwear culture, using text, repeated characters, and motifs that often find their way through various mediums. The process is design-oriented while revealing the imperfections and efforts of the handmade.
He has collaborated with a number of commercial brands including HUF Worldwide, Nzobone Boutique, Airwalk Shoes, and Converse– designing apparel, decks, and advertisements.
Trajectory
Sep 2023 — Apr 2024
Design Assistant Intern · Lakai Limited Footwear
I was part of a 6-month internship for Lakai Limited Footwear. I worked alongside Andy Mueller(Art Director) and Ernesto Ortega (Product Manager) helping with graphic design, package design, presentation, video art, and tech-pack.
Jan 2023 — Feb 2023
Freelance Illustrator · Target
Collaborative Project designing a pattern for their 'Hey-
Day' Electronic Department's Spring 2024
Collection/ Jan-Feb 2023. Remote.
Sep 2021 — Sep 2023
Studio Assistant · Jim Shaw Studio
Part time studio assistant for Jim Shaw, Los Angeles painter for the Gagosian Gallery. I am responsible for helping with his under paints and digital editing of his drawings.
Jun 2022 — Jul 2022
Conference Volunteer · ICON Illustration Conference
Skills: Volunteer Management · Communication · Organization Skills
Jun 2022 — Jul 2022
Muralist · ArtCenter College of Design
A temporary mural commissioned by ArtCenter College of Design at the South Campus Building.
Mar 2021 — Apr 2021
Muralist · Design Syndicate
Mural Design at the Netflix Office in Burbank, CA for Design Syndicate.
Aug 2020 — Oct 2020
Studio Assistant · Cleon Peterson Studio
Full-time Artist Assistant for Cleon Peterson. Helped create pieces for his show "Hysteria" at OTI Gallery in Los Angeles.
Aug 2020 — Sep 2020
Freelance Illustrator · Converse
Created a digital illustration for their social media campaign.
Jun 2020 — Jun 2020
Freelance Illustrator · HUF
Designed a limited edition summer shirt for HUF Apparel.
Oct 2019 — Jan 2020
Retail Salesworker · Uniqlo
Worked as a Part-time sales worker/English translator for foreign customers.
Sep 2018 — Nov 2018
Freelance Illustration · Apple
I collaborated with Apple France– illustrated 6 original characters, each representing, or engaging in, one of the six Today at Apple passions: Art&Design, Photo, Video, Music, Coding, Activity/Fitness. They were used in the launch of Paris flagship store in Champs-Élysées and on the opening, I took part in a live art session with other groups of artists.
Activity
Projects
Target Heyday x Keiji Ishida
Portfolio Website
Education history
ArtCenter College of Design
BFA in Illustration
CSSSA - California State Summer School for the Arts (& Foundation)
Summer Program | 2016 - 2016
L.A. County High School for the Arts
Highschool Diploma | 2014 - 2017
Paris College of Art
48 Credits | 2016 - 2018
Penland School of Craft
Winter Residency | 2023 - 2023
