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Job ID : 1609674 Date Updated : September 8th, 2026
Sharing Japanese Craftsmanship Worldwide

UI/UX Designer in Global Team; Design for the World

Hiring Company TAIMATSU Co., Ltd
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards, Chuo-ku
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 3.5 million yen ~ 8 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】
Lead UI/UX design for our e-commerce and digital experiences, driving stronger brand value and better user experiences.
You’ll work across Shopify-powered cross-border e-commerce, from requirements and wireframes to visual design, while gaining experience across multiple brands and a global audience.

【Key Responsibilities】

  • Design and optimize UI/UX for Shopify-based e-commerce websites
  • Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs in Figma
  • Build and maintain design systems across multiple brands
  • Plan and design landing pages and digital campaigns
  • Design with responsive layouts and accessibility in mind

【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: ¥3.6M–¥8.0M
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 1 year
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

  • 2+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design (e-commerce experience is a plus)
  • Strong proficiency in Figma and a solid understanding of design systems
  • Deep understanding of responsive design and best practices
  • Experience designing and maintaining visual consistency across multiple brands and websites
  • Business-level English proficiency

Nice to Have

  • Conversational Japanese for day-to-day communication
  • Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or Liquid
  • Strong file management and design workflow/process management skills
  • Experience using data and insights to improve creative and design performance
  • A flexible, proactive approach to adopting and leveraging AI tools in your workflow

※Portfolio submission required

Job Location

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

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 3.5 million yen ~ 8 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