Design Jobs in Japan

There are 176 open Design jobs in Japan on freehire right now. 21 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are ai, figma and prototyping.

Most requested skills

  • ai 36%
  • figma 24%
  • prototyping 16%
  • user-research 15%
  • illustrator 13%
  • photoshop 13%
  • ecommerce 13%
  • typography 10%

How the work is done

  • Onsite 24 · 14%
  • Hybrid 17 · 10%
  • Remote 12 · 7%

Visa sponsorship offered in 86% of the 42 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 37
  • Lead 11
  • C-level 7
  • Staff 4
  • Intern 2
  • Principal 2

Who is hiring

  • 1000+ employees 48
  • 501-1000 employees 21
  • 11-50 employees 3
  • 51-200 employees 1
176 jobs
Warner Bros.
21 hours ago

WBDJ - Creative Localization Designer

APACFull-time
Japan

Design and localize Key Art visual assets for DTC platforms across Japan and APAC using Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring brand consistency and regional appropriateness at scale.

accessibility illustrator photoshop
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mercari
21 hours ago

Senior Product Designer - Mercari / Crossborder

APACFull-timeSenior
Japan

The Senior Product Designer will lead end-to-end user experience design for Mercari's cross-border marketplace initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product strategy and scale buyer experiences globally. The role requires strong craft in UX and visual design, systems thinking, and the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous problem spaces.

business-development design-thinking ecommerce github interaction-design +2 skills
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Mindrift
2 days ago

Freelance Web Designer

RemoteAPAC, Europe, UKPart-time

Freelance Web Designer on the Tendem project via Mindrift's platform, designing high-converting marketing pages and landing experiences in Figma and preparing implementation-ready handoff files for developers or no-code tools.

ai figma typography webflow
up to 50 $ / hr
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
3 days ago

UXライター II　（PlayStation UX）

Open 35d APAC
Japan

Writes and refines UI copy for PlayStation’s console, web, and mobile experiences, collaborating with designers and engineers to localize messages across dozens of languages while aligning with brand tone and UX guidelines.

figma
Sony Interactive Entertainment
3 days ago

ゲームデザイナー・Game Designer/Team ASOBI

Open 24d APACContract
Japan

Designs creative gameplay mechanics and levels for PlayStation games using a Maya-based editor; collaborates with cross-functional teams and learns game development skills under mentorship.
Glance
3 days ago

Manager - Product Design (UX/UI), Tokyo - Japan

Open 63d APACFull-time
Japan

Lead end-to-end UX/UI design for Glance AI's AI-powered e-commerce platform in Tokyo, using Figma and design systems to craft intuitive, visually compelling shopping experiences for Japanese users.

agentic-ai ai ecommerce figma interaction-design +5 skills
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PayPay Securities
4 days ago

Product Designer / プロダクトデザイナー

Open 38d HybridAPACFull-time
Japan

Designs and improves the user experience for PayPay Securities’ mobile and web trading platforms, focusing on asset management and point services within Japan’s leading fintech ecosystem.

android design-thinking figma fintech ios
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DHL
4 days ago

Solutions Design Manager

APACContract
Japan

The Solutions Design Manager at DHL Supply Chain APAC designs and optimizes warehousing and transportation solutions for new and existing business. The role involves analyzing supply chain operations, managing warehouse infrastructure projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

automation business-development solution-design
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Renesas Electronics
5 days ago

Design Verification Engineer（SoC機能検証エンジニア）

APACFull-timeSenior
Japan

Designs and validates SoC (System-on-Chip) functionality for embedded semiconductor solutions, focusing on automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors to ensure cutting-edge technology for safer, healthier, and smarter futures.
rakuten
5 days ago

DTP Designer/ Creative, Shop Promotion Section -Brand Creative Strategy Department (RTS Brand Operation Div)

APACFull-time
Japan

The DTP Designer will create promotional materials, event space designs, and communication tools for the Rakuten Group. Working in an in-house creative team, the role involves collaborating with directors to manage design assets, budgets, and project KPIs.
Marriott International
5 days ago

グラフィックデザイン コーディネーター/Coord-Graphic Design

APACFull-time
Japan

The Graphic Design Coordinator creates and produces marketing materials, advertisements, and collateral to support hotel branding and revenue goals. The role involves collaborating with marketing teams, managing project files, and executing production tasks like digital retouching and layout design.
Arc'teryx Equipment
5 days ago

Design Developer 1 - Tokyo Creation Center

HybridAPACFull-time
Japan

Develops and prototypes apparel products in Tokyo, collaborating with design teams to refine patterns, test materials, and document processes for scalable production while aligning with Arc’teryx’s sustainability and performance philosophies.

cad illustrator prototyping
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Scopely
6 days ago

Senior Economy Designer - Monster Hunter Now

Open 79d APACSenior H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Japan

Designs and balances in-game economies and progression systems for Monster Hunter Now, a mobile AR game, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize player experience and KPIs.
Ahrefs
6 days ago

Product Designer - Letaido

On-siteAPAC, North AmericaSenior

Designs and owns the end-to-end product experience for Letaido, an AI agent that automates marketing tasks (e.g., data analysis, app-building, reporting) by defining workflows, patterns for agentic work, and user interfaces. Works closely with engineers and data scientists to prototype, iterate, and ship features while setting design language and standards.

agentic-ai ahrefs ai gap-analysis google-ads +3 skills
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Moon Creative Lab
7 days ago

Design Researcher (Contract, Tokyo)

Open 47d APACPart-time
Japan

A part-time, on-site contract role in Tokyo for 3 months (20+ hrs/week) where you conduct user research, synthesize insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape new products and business strategies.

ai figma prototyping sketch stakeholder-management +2 skills
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dayone
7 days ago

Design Manager

APACFull-time
Japan

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built…
keywordsstudios
last week

Technical Designer – Japan & Global Game Development

HybridAPACContractSenior Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Japan

The Technical Designer will bridge creative vision and technical execution by implementing gameplay mechanics and systems using engines like Unreal or Unity. They will collaborate across disciplines to prototype, document, and deliver complex game features for AA/AAA projects.

csharp game-development lua prototyping unreal-engine
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Beyondlabs
last week

Sr Product Designer

RemoteAPAC, Europe, LATAM, North America, UKSenior
+14

Sr Product Designer creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity web/mobile designs using Figma, Sketch, and Adobe tools, conducting user research and collaborating with cross-functional teams remotely or hybrid globally.

accessibility css figma html prototyping +5 skills
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Fanatics
2 weeks ago

Graphic Designer II - Topps Trading Cards - Japan

Open 25d APAC
Japan

Designs high-impact trading card visuals for Fanatics Collectibles, balancing print/digital specs, brand consistency, and rapid production in a fast-paced sports/collectibles environment.

illustrator indesign photoshop typography
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Renesas Electronics
2 weeks ago

HPC Quality Leader for Automotive SoC (R‑Car) Design Team

APACFull-timeLead
Japan

Lead cross-functional quality initiatives for automotive SoC (R-Car) designs, driving defect prevention and process improvements across global teams.

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