About this role
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.
ROLE 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.
EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
- 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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We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About AKQA
CORE VALUES Our founding values guide our work and the philosophy of our firm: Innovation – pioneering ideas combined with the application of technology, to achieve lasting improvements in performance for our clients. Service – outstanding service to our clients and colleagues, so we retain exceptional people and create trust-based relationships with clients. Quality – adhere to the highest professional standards and superior quality. Thought – recommending the best solutions through the most rigorous thinking process. TEAMWORK AKQA provides the highest quality ideas and innovation services to clients around the world. Our consistent track-record of results achieved for clients have set our firm apart. Through our focus on our core values, thought-leadership, rigorous delivery, and industry initiatives, AKQA is today one of the world’s most influential companies. Our goal is to become a high-performance environment where the most talented people flourish. With our perfectionist approach, people join AKQA for the opportunity to do the best work of their careers. We create digital products, services and immersive experiences that are useful, usable, delightful and enjoyed by milli...
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