Digital Designer (Gaming Industry Project)
– About the Company
This position is with a globally renowned digital creative agency.
The agency partners with some of the world’s most iconic brands, delivering cutting-edge creative solutions that merge design, technology, and storytelling.
For this role, you will be embedded within the in-house team of a globally recognized gaming company based in Tokyo, working on digital design for their Japanese market initiatives. While you’ll officially belong to the global agency, you’ll collaborate closely with both the global creative team and the Tokyo client-side team.
– Why You’ll Love This Role
- A unique opportunity to be employed by a global creative agency while working hands-on with a world-famous gaming brand in Japan
- Gain experience designing under global creative direction while applying local Japanese design sensibilities
- Work on-site with the client team for deeper creative collaboration and cultural insight
– Key Responsibilities
- Design and produce high-quality digital assets for web and CRM campaigns targeting the Japanese market
- Follow global brand guidelines while adapting designs to resonate with local users
- Apply deep understanding of Japanese design elements (typography, layout, spacing) to deliver culturally relevant visual content
- Collaborate closely with both the global and Tokyo teams to ensure consistency, quality, and effective execution
– Ideal Candidate Profile
- 4–6 years of hands-on experience in digital design
- Proficient in modern design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid grasp of responsive design principles
- Strong attention to craft and detail, delivering pixel-perfect results
- Understanding of Japanese visual culture and design aesthetics (fluency in Japanese is a plus but not required)
- Business-level English communication skills for collaborating with the global team
- A flexible and collaborative attitude with experience working in international environments
– Contract Details & Interview Process
- Employment Type: Fixed-term contract (12 months) via global agency, with a 6-month probation period
- Salary: ¥5,000,000 – ¥7,000,000 (based on experience and skills)
- Location: Tokyo-based (primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings required)
- Start Date: ASAP (ideally within ~6 weeks)
To apply for this job email your details to saaya.miyazaki@cogsagency.com.