NEWS :
BBDO GLOBAL PROBLEM PROJECT 2026 | Global Winner / Winning the 2026 Pitch for a Global Elevator Brand / Open to partnering with an English copywriter. /
YUHEI SUZUKI
I’m a Creative/Art Director and Designer with over 17 years of experience across print, digital, film, branding, activations, and social media campaigns.
Born in Tokyo and raised in Iran, Thailand, Egypt, and Turkey, I bring a global perspective to every project.
I specialize in shaping visual concepts based on flexible, ideas-first thinking, and am passionate about helping brands create fresh, boundary-crossing ad experiences.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with global and domestic brands including Bacardi, Meta, Fitbit, Kuraray, Kyocera, Proactiv, IQOS, and Meiji. I currently work at BBDO JAPAN and have been recognized with awards such as the ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, MAD STARS, and the Asahi Advertising Awards.
In 2025, I also served as a juror for the YouTube Works Awards Japan.
Recently, I was recognised as the Global Winner of BBDO's worldwide Problem Project.
I’m open to new creative challenges, including those abroad.
Experience
Art Director - BBDO Japan
June 2021 - Present
Creative Director/Associate Creative Director - Design Barcode, Inc.
January 2019 - May 2021
Art Director/Designer - Design Barcode, Inc.
September 2009 - May 2021
Juror
YouTube Works Awards Japan 2025
Awards
2012
ASAHI ADVERTISING AWARD / Kaji Yusuke Memorial Prize
2013
YOMIURI ADVERTISING AWARDS / Prize of the Sponsor
2015
YAHOO! JAPAN INTERNET CREATIVE AWARD / AD CREATION CATEGORY / Nominated
2016
ASAHI ADVERTISING AWARD / Prize of the Jury
JAPAN SIX SHEET AWARD / Prize of the Sponsor
YOUNG CANNES COMPETITION JAPAN CYBER / Participant. The idea showed merit and went to clinical testing. If approved, it will be carried out.
2017
BOVA / Prize of the Sponsor
2022
BBDO x Snapchat Augmented 2022 / Finalist
I&S BBDO President Award
I&S BBDO Great Work Award
2023
MAD STARS Design Stars Drink / Finalist
MAD STARS Design Stars Communication Design / Finalist
MAD STARS Print Stars Drink / Finalist
I&S BBDO Great Work Award
2024
ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS / Branded Communication Division, Category A (Digital Experience) / Bronze
ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS / Branded Communication Division, Category B (Promotion/Activation) / Finalist
ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS / PR Division / Finalist
ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS / Creative Innovation Division / Finalist
2025
Spikes Asia / Brand Experience & Activation / Shortlist
2026
BBDO Global Problem Project | Global Winner (1st place among 66 teams worldwide)
