Lead Graphic Designer
Permanent Employee
Tokyo
We are hiring a Lead Graphic Designer to take ownership of visual branding and creative production across all Global KA Holdings Inc. businesses. This is a IC design role responsible for producing high-quality marketing materials and maintaining visual consistency across print, digital, and event-based campaigns. The designer will work closely with the Marketing Manager and other internal teams to create effective marketing materials in both English and Japanese. This position is ideal for a designer who can work independently across a wide range of formats, with deep knowledge of Japanese typography, layout standards, and visual preferences.
Responsibilities
Visual Branding & Identity
Maintain and evolve visual brand guidelines for each business unit
Ensure consistency in typography, layout, and design standards across all media
Adapt brand visuals for both English and Japanese materials
Marketing & Advertising
Design Japanese flyers, catalogues, brochures, and other print materials
Create digital ad creatives for platforms such as Google, Meta, and LINE
Produce visual assets for landing pages, social media, and newsletters
Develop layouts and visuals for event promotion and seasonal campaigns
Web & Interactive
Collaborate with the web team to ensure visual consistency on websites
Design graphics, banners, and visuals for landing pages and campaign pages
Contribute to UX/UI discussions for marketing-driven web improvements
Trade Show & Events
Design trade show booth graphics and signage
Create large-format display materials for events and school fairs
Work with external vendors for print production and installation
Project & Quality Oversight
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously across brands
Review third-party creative work and ensure visual standards are met
Provide guidance to freelance designers if added to the team
Requirements
Essential
5+ years of graphic design experience with a strong cross-format portfolio
Experience designing both digital ads and printed material
Strong understanding of Japanese typography and layout best practices
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma or similar tools
Ability to manage the entire design process from concept through delivery
Strong time management and ability to handle multiple priorities
Fluent Japanese proficiency; business-level English proficiency
Preferred
Experience in education, publishing, or consumer marketing
Familiarity with responsive web design and UX/UI collaboration
Experience designing for bilingual (Japanese-English) environments
Ability to work across multiple brands and campaigns
Please submit your CV, portfolio (required), and a short note about your experience with Japanese and English design projects.
We would especially like to see:Flyers, catalogues, or print advertisements you have designed
Digital ad campaigns (Google, Meta, LINE, etc.) you contributed to
Brand guidelines or bilingual design examples you have created or maintained
Conditions
Employment Type | Permanent Employee |
|---|---|
Work Location | Tokyo |
Yearly Salary | ¥5,000,000 - ¥7,500,000 Japanese Yen |
Bonus System | Available |
Probation Period | 6 months |
Working Hours | 9:00 - 18:00 |
Break Time | 60 mins |
Flextime Eligibility | Eligible |
Telework Eligibility | Eligible |
Overtime Conditions | Available with approval |
Social Insurances | Employment Insurance, |
Commutation Allowance | Yes |