Senior UI Designer Job at AKQA (Tokyo)

AKQA

Location:
Japan , Tokyo

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Experience Designers at AKQA concept, craft and deliver interfaces that make technology more natural and enjoyable to use. In collaboration with strategists, researchers and technologists, our UI and UX designers take a human-centred approach to create beautiful and meaningful brand experiences. As a Senior UI Designer, you will play an essential role in conception and design; bringing exceptional creative thinking and craft to deliver digital experiences that delight clients and users. As part of the AKQA team in Tokyo, you will work in a dynamic, globally-minded environment surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. Together you will create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets.

Job Responsibility:

Play an essential role in conception and design
bringing exceptional creative thinking and craft to deliver digital experiences that delight clients and users
Work in a dynamic, globally-minded environment
Create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets

Requirements:

Demonstrate world-class execution of innovative and effective digital communication design, interface design, and interaction design across all digital platforms
Consistently deliver systematic, responsive design solutions through an agile methodology
Apply your skills in pitches to bring ideas to life, inspiring and exciting potential clients
Present design work confidently to stakeholders, and build trusting relationships
Ideate, co-design and refine with peers and clients in a positive and collaborative manner
Ensure projects and tasks are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality
Learn new skills and stay abreast of design and technical developments. Advocate for and apply best practices to keep our team at the forefront of the industry
Keep on top of current and upcoming cultural trends — both in Japan and globally
Lead and inspire, sharing your knowledge with peers and mentoring mid/junior designers
Outstanding typography and layout skills
demonstrating range and subtlety
Sensitivity to colour, shadows, motion and details that others may not consciously notice
Exceptional design aesthetics with a portfolio to demonstrate
Experience in creating and presenting concepts through mood boards and prototypes
Experience in taking designs from low-fidelity wireframes to polished digital products
Experience in atomic design principles and building design systems that scale
Understanding of usability and accessibility best practices
Understanding of the technical possibilities and limitations of web and app development
Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills, with the ability to present logically, objectively and inspiringly
Native or fluent Japanese reading and speaking ability is essential
Intermediate or higher English ability is preferred
Ability to thrive in a global team, with an open mind to fresh perspectives
Strong experience in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping tools
Proven experience working in a Senior Design role (agency or client-side)
A degree in Design, Interaction Design, or other design-related field is preferred

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Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior UI Designer

AKQA

Location:Japan , Tokyo

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Not provided