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Experience Designers at AKQA (part of WPP) 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:
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
Requirements:
Outstanding typography and layout skills
demonstrating range and subtlety. Sensitivity to color, 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.
Nice to have:
Intermediate or higher English ability
A degree in Design, Interaction Design, or other design-related field