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    Lead UI - UX Designer Tokyo - Drive Social Media Innovation

    TokyoPermanent¥11M to ¥14M
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    1 month ago
    JN -052025-1981714

    Lead UI - UX Designer Tokyo - Drive Social Media Innovation

    Tokyo Permanent ¥11M to ¥14M English: Conversational Japanese: Native

    Lead UI - UX Designer Tokyo - Drive Social Media Innovation

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    About the job

    Join one of Japan's fastest-growing entertainment platforms as a Lead UI/UX Designer and help shape the next generation of social media. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll guide a talented product design team while creating seamless, user-focused experiences for millions. You'll have the chance to lead impactful projects from ideation to implementation, influence product strategy, and work in a highly creative, agile environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and mentor a team of product designers while contributing to hands-on UI/UX design
    • Manage the full design lifecycle from user research to wireframing and implementation
    • Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver cohesive experiences
    • Oversee project timelines, design resources, and partnerships to ensure quality outcomes
    • Drive design culture through coaching, feedback, and data-informed decision-making

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience:
    • 5+ years in UI/UX product design, with strong web design experience
    • 3+ years of experience managing design projects or teams
    • Fluent in Japanese (native level preferred)
    Technical & Functional Skills:
    • Expertise in user-centered design methodologies and prototyping tools
    • Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities
    Soft Skills:
    • Creative leadership and mentoring ability in a cross-functional setting
    • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

    Language Requirements

    • Japanese: Fluent or Native level
    • English: Conversational level

    Preferred Skills & Qualifications

    • Experience in B2C, entertainment, or consumer-facing digital products
    • Background working in fast-paced, agile development environments

    About the Company

    Our client is a rapidly expanding social media platform that's redefining how users connect and engage online. Built on a foundation of community-driven content and innovation, this company has quickly become a leader in the digital entertainment space. Their mission is to create meaningful user experiences through intuitive design and technology.

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    • Collaborate with a passionate and creative product design team
    • Work on a high-visibility platform shaping online social interaction
    • Enjoy a flexible and innovation-driven workplace culture
    • Opportunities for personal growth and professional development
    • Join a product-led company with a user-first mindset

    Don't Miss Out - Apply Now!

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