Senior Product Designer

【This position is open to Japan residents only】

Overview

This role, which exists in our New Business Division, is part of a team developing the next generation of Cybozu products for the international and Japanese markets built around our core IAM (Identity and Access Management) software. IAM tools enhance security, streamline user administration, and ensure appropriate access privileges – protecting sensitive information and resources. Features include authentication, user single sign-on, authorization, user directory management, password management, etc.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer with strategic thinking skills, hands-on design expertise, and strong leadership capability to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proven successful experience with early-stage development, and thrive in the challenge and ambiguity of 0-1 product design.

As the role of design in the product development process continues to evolve with the advent of AI-assisted tooling, we’re looking for someone enthusiastic to embrace the challenges and possibilities involved. We’re currently integrating AI into our process in a way that is meaningfully beneficial, that supports and validates creative thinking rather than replacing it.

Position Description

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design process for product features, from concept to implementation

Work with UX Research to conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions

Create wireframes and high-fidelity mockups with a deep understanding of product requirements

Collaborate with other designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Facilitate collaborative innovation through workshops with designers, stakeholders, and potential users

Use and contribute to our design system, ensuring a cohesive and consistent experience across the application

Improve designer workflows by managing shared tools and libraries and creating more efficient processes

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in UX/UI, AI tooling and design craft

Expected Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A strong portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving in digital products

5+ years of experience in product design, preferably in B2B SaaS or enterprise software

Experience with 0 to 1 software development

High level of proficiency in Figma

Flexible attitude and willingness to embrace new challenges

Passion for learning and ability to positively incorporate feedback from peers

Shared understanding and belief in our company’s mission and values

Additional Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in leading and mentoring designers

Familiarity with AI-assisted design tooling

Experience in designing for Cybersecurity or IAM products, or for system administrators, IT users

Familiarity with web accessibility guidelines and standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Experience with CSS, React, or backend technologies

Location

Hybrid / In-Office (Tokyo)

The designers go in to our Tokyo office once a week to collaborate and socialize, but it’s not a requirement.

We have a fantastic office in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

Work Hours

Flexible working hours

Core collaboration availability: Tue - Fri: 9am - midday (for crossover with US teammates)

Salary Range

Salary Range（※1）: JPY 9,000,000 – JPY 12,000,000

Estimated annual salary: Base Salary (12 months) + Bonus (Base salary x 1 month x twice a year = 2 months)

Monthly salary system: Base salary is determined based on your skill set, experience, and abilities, etc.

An allowance for additional overtime（※2）is included in the base salary. However, work exceeding additional overtime agreed to between the employer and employee will be compensated separately.

Base monthly salary（※1）: JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000

The base monthly salary breakdown as follows:

Base salary: JPY 487,600 – JPY 655,200

Allowance for additional overtime（※2）: JPY 152,400 to JPY 204,800

※Notes:

Depending on your skill set and experience, the amount set may be outside the above range.

Calculated based on 160 hours of scheduled working hours per month and 40 hours of additional overtime.

Benefits

Remote work allowance (5,000/month)

Employee stock ownership plan (company matches purchase of up to 10% of paycheck)

Skill development support/Language Learning Support (120,000 yen a year)

New tech gear (Mac/PC)

Commuter allowance

Comprehensive health and social insurance

Parental Leave

Vacations

20 days of paid leave

5 days of Proactive Personal Leave

5 days of Family Care / Personal Sick Leave

Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday), Public holidays in Japan