UI/UX Designer Japanese Language Specialist
Job Title: UI/UX Designer Japanese Language
Experience: 8+ years
Location: Remote
Language Requirement: Japanese Business/Professional proficiency
Industry: Digital Products
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced UI/UX Designer with strong Japanese language proficiency to design intuitive, user-friendly, and visually engaging digital products for Japanese customers and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in UX research, wireframing, prototyping, UI design, usability testing, and design systems, along with a good understanding of Japanese user behavior, culture, and design preferences.
Key Responsibilities
Design end-to-end user experiences for web and mobile applications.
Conduct user research, interviews, usability testing, and competitor analysis.
Create user flows, information architecture, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
Develop high-fidelity UI designs using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
Localize UI/UX designs and content for the Japanese market.
Work closely with Japanese-speaking customers, product managers, developers, and business stakeholders.
Translate business and user requirements into effective design solutions.
Ensure designs follow Japanese cultural, linguistic, and usability expectations.
Create and maintain UI component libraries and design systems.
Conduct usability reviews and incorporate user feedback into design iterations.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
Present design concepts and recommendations to Japanese clients and stakeholders.
Ensure consistency across desktop, mobile, and responsive platforms.
Required Skills
8+ years of professional experience in UI/UX Design.
Strong knowledge of UX principles, interaction design, visual design, and usability.
Hands-on experience with Figma; experience with Adobe XD/Sketch is an advantage.
Strong experience in wireframing, prototyping, user flows, and high-fidelity UI design.
Experience designing responsive web and mobile applications.
Understanding of design systems, accessibility, typography, color theory, and interaction patterns.
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UI/UX projects.
Ability to understand business requirements and convert them into user-centered designs.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Japanese Language Requirement
Japanese proficiency: JLPT N2 or N1 preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with Japanese clients and stakeholders.
Ability to understand Japanese business requirements and UX/UI terminology.
Experience working with Japanese-language websites, applications, or digital products is highly desirable.
Understanding of Japanese culture, user behavior, and localization practices is preferred.
Preferred Skills
Experience working with Japanese clients or global delivery teams.
Experience in Japanese UX localization.
Knowledge of Japanese design conventions and accessibility standards.
Experience with design systems and component libraries.
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and front-end development.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.
Experience in usability testing and analytics tools.
Knowledge of mobile-first and responsive design principles.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
Key Competencies
User-centered design
Creative problem solving
Visual and interaction design
Japanese communication
Stakeholder management
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Analytical thinking
Presentation skills
Nice to Have
JLPT N1 certification
Experience working directly with Japanese customers.
Experience in UX research for the Japanese market.
Experience with Figma design systems.
Experience in internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n).
Experience designing enterprise applications.
Interview Focus
Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate:
1. UI/UX portfolio and design process.
2. Experience working with Japanese users or clients.
3. Japanese language communication skills.
4. UX research and usability-testing experience.
5. Figma/prototyping expertise.
6. Experience handling Japanese localization and cultural requirements.
7. Ability to explain design decisions to business and technical stakeholders.
Best Regards,
Ibraheem Mohammad
Momento USA | Exceeding Customer Expectations
Email: ibraheem@momentousa.com
440 Benigno Blvd, Unit#A 2nd Floor. Bellmawr, NJ 08031
Interstate Business Park
Direct: 856-452-8848/ Desk: 856-456-1805 X 1019 / Fax: (866) 605-1171
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Note: Momento USA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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