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Graphic Designer (expired)

J-List Co. Ltd.

J-List Co. Ltd.

Job ID
93783
Location
Isesaki City, Gunma, Japan
Post date
Apr 11, 2014
Industry
Wholesale / Retail
Function
Designer, Illustrator
Work Type
Full Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary
¥270,000 ~ ¥320,000 / Month
  • plus other benefits (twice-annual bonus, company car, etc)

Requirements

  • English: Business level
  • Japanese: Conversational
  • Must currently reside in Japan
  • Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Ability to design websites using visual tools (Photoshop/Sketch/etc)
  • Experience in both digital and print design (t-shirts, packaging/game manuals, print advertising)
  • Good written English skills
  • Knowledge of anime, manga and "otaku" culture

Description

This job is for a Graphic Designer who will take responsibility for various print and digital media, such as game packaging, printed ads, apparel designs (t-shirts) and online media, along with assisting our web designer to create website visuals. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with writing copy for products as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Japanese Working Visa
- 1+ years experience in both both digital and print media
- Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Ability to design from concept to finish
- Experience in both digital and print design (t-shirts, packaging, print advertising)
- Knowledge of Pantone colors and RGB to CMYK conversion
- Good written English skills
- JLPT Level 3 or better

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Experience in the e-commerce industry
- Experience in website visuals/UI creation
- Knowledge of anime, manga and "otaku" culture, especially current trends and popular blogs/websites.
- Knowledge of American and Japanese memes, such as those found on Pixiv, 2ch and 4chan.

We request that you have a legal working visa (we will, of course, sponsor your future visa extensions). Sorry but we're not accepting applications from people outside Japan at this time.


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary is 270,000-320,000 yen per month depending on experience, plus twice-annual bonuses based on personal and overall company performance, with annual raises and flexible vacation time. Additionally, a company car will be provided (gasoline and related costs being your responsibility), along with assistance with an apartment (key money covered by us).


COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
J-List was founded in 1996 and has been an extremely successful venture, serving over 500,000 customers and bringing unique products to people outside of Japan. We strive to promote understanding of Japan through its popular culture, and among other things, we publish regular emails about what it's like to live in Japan. Our company is based in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, a small city of 200,000 located on the edge of the Kanto Plain near Tokyo (about 2 hours away by slow train, 45 minutes by Shinkansen). With one of the lowest costs-of-living ratings in Japan, it’s a nice city with fast access to mountains, onsen hot springs and other cultural points of interest. We think you'll enjoy it here.


HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for the position, please download the PDF application, which can be found in our company profile link through GaijinPot, and send it with a resume/CV to us.

Thanks for your interest in this rare position at J-List, and best of luck if you decide to apply!

Last modified on September 2, 2019

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