Irena Inumaru

Irena Inumaru is a talented illustrator, art director, and designer with a passion for storytelling through drawings and creating portraits of interesting individuals.

Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia), raised in London, and currently based in Tokyo, Irena brings a diverse cultural background to her creative work.

She pursued her education at the International School of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo and later completed her MA in Graphic Design and Illustration, with a focus on book design, at the University of Arts in Belgrade.

With a rich professional background, Irena has held various roles including Creative Director at UZABASE Inc., Freelance Illustrator and Art Director at Hamlita, Creative Director at MRM//McCann, Senior Branding Designer at Nike Japan, and Art Director at well-known advertising agencies like Geometry Global, OgilvyAction, and Dentsu Inc.

Additionally, she has worked as a Graphic/Web Specialist at Google in London and as a Web Designer at Webmedia in Serbia.

Currently, Irena is engrossed in her personal project, an illustrated book highlighting her birthplace, Belgrade.

Always welcoming questions and open to commissions, Irena Inumaru's creativity and diverse background make her a sought-after talent in the artistic and design spheres.