Product Designer - WHERENESS

About ACTUAL Inc.

ACTUAL Inc. is a Kyoto-based company specializing in spatial presentation, cultural documentation, and immersive digital experiences. The company provides WHERENESS, a 360-degree spatial cataloging platform that enables the recording, preservation, and sharing of cultural and artistic spaces. ACTUAL aims to bridge the real and virtual worlds, designing experiences that enhance our engagement with physical and digital spaces.

 

About WHERENESS

WHERENESS is a pioneering project dedicated to transforming how cultural heritage and art collections are archived, presented, and experienced. By leveraging AI-driven visualization, advanced digital collection management, and immersive technologies, we empower museums, collectors, and institutions to digitize and share their collections seamlessly. Our mission is to democratize access to cultural assets while ensuring their long-term preservation and global accessibility.

We are seeking a passionate Product Designer to join our team and play an integral role in shaping how users interact with WHERENESS. If you’re excited about combining artistry, user experience, and cutting-edge technology to celebrate cultural heritage, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Role & Responsibilities

As a Product Designer at WHERENESS, you will:

• Lead the end-to-end product design process for our digital collection platform, from user research and journey mapping to visual design and prototyping.
• Translate complex user needs—such as 3D visualization tools and AI-driven metadata tagging—into intuitive and elegant design solutions.
• Create compelling UX/UI designs for both web and mobile applications, ensuring consistent branding, accessibility, and user-centric interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, museum professionals, and researchers, to define product requirements and align on design priorities.
• Conduct user interviews, usability testing, and other research methods to validate designs and iterate based on feedback.
• Work with 3D graphics and immersive technologies to explore innovative design solutions for spatial presentation and digital archiving.
• Maintain and evolve design systems and style guides to ensure a cohesive user experience throughout the platform.

 

List of Skills

UX/UI Design

• Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD) for creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Experience with user research methods and usability testing to gather insights and refine designs.
• Familiarity with responsive design principles, ensuring seamless user experiences across devices.
• English and Japanese typography skills are required.

 

3D & Immersive Experiences

• Interest in or experience with three.js, WebXR, or similar 3D frameworks for immersive visualization (bonus).
• Understanding of spatial/immersive design principles to create engaging and intuitive 3D or AR/VR user flows.

 

Collaboration & Communication

• Ability to work closely with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and fidelity.
• Strong presentation skills to communicate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders.

 

Other Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS to better understand design handoff and front-end constraints.
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools or a keen interest in exploring how AI can enhance cultural preservation experiences.
• Passionate about arts and culture—art lovers are highly encouraged to apply!

 

Persona

• Mindset to actively identify tasks and drive the project forward.
• Able to communicate proactively with team members and stakeholders.

 

What We Offer

• A pioneering role in shaping the future of digital cultural preservation.
• Cutting-edge technology and research opportunities in AI, 3D visualization, and digital humanities.
• An international and mission-driven team dedicated to innovation in art and technology.

 

Salary

• Negotiable