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Job ID : 1616309 Date Updated : October 6th, 2026
***Japan-based applicants only*** [週4可]

【 English speaking role 】UX Designer/Developer (Contract)

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Freelance
Salary 6 million yen ~ 12 million yen

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH Casual Clothing Side Business Ok Minimal Overtime Flex Time

Job Description

*** An Exciting Opportunity for Freelancers [OR] those who Aim to Land a Perm Full Time Position!! ***

*** Initial 3-month contract (full-time or 4 days/week) with a strong likelihood of extension and potential transition to a permanent role based on performance and mutual interest. ***

 

Role Overview

A delivery focused opportunity for experienced UX Designer/Engineers to join an product squad within a fast-paced travel/hospitality tech company. In this role, you will leverage modern AI-assisted tools to rapidly convert complex business requirements into high-fidelity, build-ready digital experiences under deadline-driven agile cycles.

 

[ RESPONSIBILITIES ]

Agile Product Design & Handoff

  • Transform requirement briefs into intuitive user flows, interactive wireframes, and production-ready interfaces while maintaining active alignment with engineering teams during sprints

AI-Accelerated Prototyping:

  • Utilize cutting-edge AI design workflows, coding assistants, and automated tools to generate multi-concept prototypes and draft research variants in hours rather than weeks.

Squad Collaboration & Alignment:

  • Partner daily with Product Managers and developers in sprint reviews, QA validations, and UI iterations to resolve delivery trade-offs proactively.

Design System Stewardship:

  • Contribute to and expand internal component libraries and design variables to maintain product-wide visual consistency.

 

[ POSITION HIGH LIGHTS ]

  • An opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-driven product design, creating autonomous, outcome-focused software experiences rather than traditional static SaaS tools!
  • You can directly influence shipped products for large-scale enterprise clients across the Asia-Pacific region!!

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level High-School
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 or more years of hands-on product UX/UI design experience for SaaS or consumer platforms --> successful applicants are expected to submit a strong portfolio
  • Solid practical experience in integrating AI tools within your active design and prototyping workflow.
  • Expertise in Figma design and prototyping
  • Experience with design-to-code tools, code-assisted prototyping, or developer handoff environments.
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage tight deadline pressures, and collaborate in agile team environments.

NICE-to-HAVE:

  • Experience designing UI and AI agentic products
  • Prior UI/UX experience in travel, booking systems, e-commerce, or hospitality domains
  • Familiarity with multi-language/multi-market design considerations (APAC).
  • Japanese language proficiency.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Freelance
Salary 6 million yen ~ 12 million yen
Industry Internet, Web Services

Job Category

Company Details

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