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
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