Senior Product Designer

About OperationDX department

Overview

Givery is on a mission to empower businesses through cutting-edge AI and digital transformation. Our flagship brand, MANA, helps organizations unlock productivity with tools that seamlessly integrate AI into daily workflows. As part of the OperationDX (ODX) division, we are building innovative solutions to simplify, optimize, and scale how businesses operate in an increasingly complex digital world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Givery is a profitable, privately owned company, trusted by some of the biggest names in the Japanese tech, gaming, and HR industries. Our global team brings together diverse perspectives and expertise to solve real-world challenges. We are now looking for skilled and motivated individuals to help us shape the future of AI-driven productivity and digital transformation.

About The Role

As a Senior Product Designer of MANA, you will strive to empower users by designing AI-driven solutions that enhance their daily workflows. Take ownership of the entire design process, collaborating closely with a supportive team of designers, product managers, and developers to deliver the best possible web platform experiences. You will leverage your expertise in AI and LLM technologies to advocate for users, develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, and ensure our products stay ahead of the latest design and technology trends.

Work-life balance

We encourages team members to have other activities and responsibilities in life, the average engineer works 40 hours a week. We have flex time, maternity/paternity leave, etc which is something a lot of our proud new parents really appreciate.

Choose where you work

We are set up for remote work, but you are more than welcome to come to our modern office in Shibuya, Tokyo.

International environment

We have people from all corners of the world working together to build the best products possible. Most members use English day to day, but the perfect candidate will be able to navigate and negotiate our international work environment and smooth the transition to a more global team for local colleagues.
We are very proud of what Givery has become. The incredibly low turnover rate of our technology team proves that Givery fosters a work culture that is both very supportive and welcoming. We are sure, once you meet the team, you will feel it too!

Competitive salary and growth

At Givery, we prioritize each individual's professional growth and ensure that everyone's efforts are seriously recognized and thoroughly evaluated. We provide assessments based on abilities, complemented by competitive salaries that recognize and reward your skills and contributions.

And more...

•  Many people have a Give & Give spirit (our motto) and enjoy helping each other
•  You can learn the latest technology because we always keep up with new tech
•  Fully remote working, so you can work from anywhere. Some members even decide to work from abroad for a few days a year

Responsibilities

Ownership & Collaboration

• Lead the full design lifecycle from concept to execution, collaborating with teammates to define and implement solutions.
• Partner with PO/PMs to clarify use cases, scope, and requirements, ensuring seamless alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Present compelling, user-centered design solutions to stakeholders, gathering feedback and fostering consensus by addressing user goals and pain points to drive product success.

UI/UX Design

• Craft detailed user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that balance usability with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of design hand-off and promptly address any design-related issues.
• Continuously iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback, research findings, and user testing results.
• Anticipate UI changes and strategically plan design iterations, mapping out a forward-thinking design roadmap.

Design System

• Reuse, maintain, and enhance design system components and patterns to ensure consistency across all products.
• Advocate for best practices in design systems, promoting their adoption to streamline collaboration and elevate quality.
• Champion the use of design systems across teams to enhance collaboration efficiency and the caliber of collective output.

PC Spec

• Mac or Windows - you can pick your machine and we'll have it ready for you on your first day

Tools

• Figma
• Jira
• Notion
• Slack

You can gain

international team, exposure to a broad range of cultures, ability to work with some new technologies

Application Requirements

Must have

• Strong portfolio showcasing past project in product design is a must
• 4+ years of experience in UI/UX design (flexible based on ability)
• Solid understanding of the design process and can skillfully adapt it to suit each project's needs.
• Solid proficiency in UI visual design.
• Solid experience managing design systems and collaborating with other designers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams as a design owner.
• Business proficiency in English.

Nice-to-have

• Proficient in web design with a solid understanding of Responsive Web Design (RWD).
• Experience in defining and driving the product’s visual tone and language.
• Experience in conducting user research, usability testing and data analysis.
• Background in designing SaaS and AI/LLM-driven products.
• Mentor junior designers, supporting their growth and skill development.
• Conversational proficiency in Japanese.

You Are a Great Fit for This Role If You

• Cherish collaboration, viewing team members as true partners and working together with dedication to achieve shared success.
• Dedicated user advocate, focusing on uncovering challenges before jumping to solutions.
• Keen attention to detail, ensuring high-quality designs and inspiring team standards.
• Enjoy tackling complex problems involving advanced technologies and constraints, comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing conflicts efficiently.
• Informed and passionate about the latest trends in design and AI.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Transportation allowance (up to 30,000 yen per month)
• Family allowance (10,000 yen per month per dependent child up to age 18)
• Office bar, free drinks, and Office Glico (Snacks)

Selection Process

1) Casual Chat
2) Team Interview
3) Final Interview with EM