TL;DR

Senior Product Designer (Fintech): Leading the design strategy and execution for %hirify_global%'s operations in Japan, focusing on creating innovative, market-first experiences tailored to Japanese sellers. Focus on customer discovery, product research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape product direction.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company

%hirify_global% builds technology to increase access to the global economy, making commerce and financial services accessible to sellers.

What you will do

Own the end-to-end product design experience for the Japan market, from strategy through execution.
Originate and champion new product ideas rooted in the cultural and commercial realities of doing business in Japan.
Lead customer discovery and research, engaging directly with sellers to uncover deep insights that inform product direction.
Translate findings into thoughtful, effective design strategies and ship high-quality solutions across platforms and surfaces.
Partner closely with cross-functional teammates, including PMs, engineers, marketers, compliance leads, analysts, and local operations.
Influence product and go-to-market strategy by representing Japanese seller needs and perspectives.

Requirements

8+ years of experience designing digital products, with strong product thinking, interaction design, and craft.
Demonstrated success designing for the Japanese market, but has also worked within a global system.
Experience leading customer research and synthesizing insights into design strategy.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and time zones.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) in Japanese and business (verbal and written) English.
Experience designing across platforms (mobile, web).