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Job ID : 1609066 Date Updated : August 26th, 2026
Sharing Japanese Craftsmanship Worldwide

Front‑End Engineer in Global Team; Build Diverse UI

Hiring Company TAIMATSU Co., Ltd
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards, Chuo-ku
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 4 million yen ~ 8.5 million yen

Job Description

【About Our Company】
We are a fast‑growing startup redefining Japanese craftsmanship for the modern world under the concept “Bringing Japanese Tradition into Everyday Life Worldwide.”

  • Our products span traditional Japanese knives, sake, samurai‑inspired crafts, and more—reimagined for global audiences.
  • Over 80% of our team members are non‑Japanese, representing 56+ nationalities, creating a highly diverse and global environment.
  • Despite being only a few years old, we have achieved sales in 166+ countries and recorded 255% year‑over‑year growth, earning strong recognition from customers worldwide.

【Position Overview】
As a Front‑End Engineer, you will contribute to a wide range of digital experiences—from e‑commerce platforms and mobile applications to interactive websites and campaign pages. You will play a key role in building visually compelling, high‑performance user interfaces across multiple projects.

【Key Responsibilities】

  • Work on projects targeting inbound tourists and initiatives involving Japanese traditional crafts (including well‑known knife brands), while also engaging in broader creative assignments.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, fellow front‑end engineers, and back‑end engineers to build custom solutions on Shopify and integrate modern web technologies.
  • Develop responsive layouts, implement interactive UI/UX features using modern frameworks, and optimize performance to deliver seamless user experiences.

【Team Structure】
You will join our Engineer division, where engineers, designers, and marketers work in tight collaboration.

  • A small, high‑impact team with significant individual ownership.
  • A culture that encourages proactive proposals and fast execution.
  • Daily communication with global team members; English is used frequently.

【Work Style】

  • Weekends and public holidays off, with 125 annual holidays.
  • Average monthly overtime: ~10 hours.
  • Paid leave is easy to take, supporting healthy work‑life balance.
  • Primarily office‑based, enabling close teamwork and rapid development cycles.

【Employment Type】
Full‑time employee (Permanent)
Probation period: 6 months (no change in salary or benefits)

【Compensation】

Annual salary: ¥4.2M–¥8.5M
Monthly salary: ¥300,000–¥600,000 + bonuses
Salary determined based on experience and capability
Bonuses:General employees: 2 times/year
Comprehensive/managerial roles: 3 times/year
Salary increases:
Conducted based on performance

【Work Location】
Harumi Triton Square X‑Building 22F, 1‑8‑10 Harumi, Chuo‑ku, Tokyo
Nearest station: Kachidoki (Toei Oedo Line)

【Working Hours】
Flextime System (8 hours actual work)
- Start time: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- End time: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Core hours (mandatory working hours): 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Average overtime: ~10 hours/month

【Holidays & Leave】
125 annual holidays
Full two‑day weekends (Sat/Sun)
National holidays
Christmas & Lunar New Year leave (3 days selectable between Dec–Feb)
Paid leave (granted after 6 months)

【Benefits】
Transportation allowance (up to ¥25,000/month)
Full social insurance coverage
Overtime allowance
Position allowance

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level (Amount Used: English Only)
Minimum Japanese Level Daily Conversation
Minimum Education Level High-School
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

・3+ years of professional front‑end development experience
・Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
・Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue, Webflow
・Strong design sensibility and ability to create appealing UI
・Knowledge of animation libraries/tools (e.g., GSAP)
・Ability to build responsive/adaptive layouts
・Business‑level English (daily use expected)
・Japanese: daily conversational level
・High school diploma or above
・Valid work authorization in Japan (or ability to obtain)

※Portfolio submission required

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards, Chuo-ku
  • Toei Oedo Line, Kachidoki Station

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 4 million yen ~ 8.5 million yen
Job Division Engineer Division
Industry Internet, Web Services

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less)
Non-Japanese Ratio Majority Non-Japanese