Creative Art Director, , B2B Creative Web Design Group -Marketing Section, at Rakuten

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Director, Web Design, Print Design, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Design Supervision, Creative Leadership, Usability, Accessibility, Front-end Technologies, Communication, UI Design, Creative Concept Development, Design Review, DTP

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description: Job Description: Business Overview Rakuten Group operates more than 70 services globally, including e-commerce platforms such as Rakuten Ichiba and fintech services like Rakuten Card. Within this diverse ecosystem, Rakuten Mobile aims to challenge the conventional norms of existing telecommunications carriers and build a truly customer-centric and innovative mobile network. At the same time, Rakuten Mobile also serves as a key company supporting digital transformation (DX) across the Rakuten Group. By combining the technologies and assets of the Rakuten Group with our own unique added value, we deliver tailored solutions to corporate customers and contribute to their digital transformation initiatives. We invite you to fully leverage your skills and experience, grow together with us, and play an active role in driving our customers’ digital transformation journey. Department Overview This department is responsible for B2B marketing at Rakuten Mobile. In addition to mobile connectivity services, we strategically plan and execute the promotion of Rakuten Mobile’s proprietary products on a daily basis. Guided by one of Rakuten’s core principles, “Maximization of Customer Satisfaction,” we consistently approach our work from the customer’s perspective, striving to deliver value-driven marketing initiatives that meet real business needs. This organization is responsible for the production and continuous improvement that support a wide range of initiatives, including the corporate website, digital marketing, owned media, and events. One of the key attractions of this role is the opportunity to be involved throughout the entire process—from planning and execution to optimization—while gaining a holistic view of the overall marketing function. Position: Why We Hire Due to business expansion, we are hiring additional team members to strengthen our web design and print production capabilities. Position Details Key Responsibilities ・Design, operate, improve, and lead the renewal of websites for Rakuten Mobile B2B and related services ・Create designs for printed materials such as posters, brochures, flyers, and direct mail ・Collaborate with web directors, front-end engineers, DTP designers, and business operations teams ・Work closely with designers across other Rakuten services ・Produce new web designs as well as manage ongoing updates and enhancements ・Conduct and analyze qualitative and quantitative research, including user surveys ・Propose and implement UI designs or improvements that address customer and business challenges based on hypotheses ・Develop the overall creative concept for projects and oversee visual direction ・Provide direction to team members, conduct design reviews, and ensure design quality Work Environment Approximately 35 members (15 in Marketing and 20 in Production) Mandatory Qualifications: ・Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as an Art Director, with hands-on experience in both online and offline design ・Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma at a professional working level ・Experience in design supervision and creative leadership ・Knowledge and understanding of usability, accessibility, and front-end technologies ・Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate and drive team-based development ・Japanese language proficiency (business-level speaking, reading, and writing) Desired Qualifications: ・Experience in design system development, operation, and continuous improvement ・Experience with DTP and coordinating creative assets across both offline and online channels ・Knowledge of and experience in video editing and motion graphics Others Information: Additional information on Location Futakotamagawa RISE Office, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 1-minute walk from Futako-Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line / Oimachi Line) Languages: English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent) In Japanese, Rakuten stands for ‘optimism.’ It means we believe in the future. It’s an understanding that, with the right mind-set, we can make the future better by what we do today. So we challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate and experiment, to create a better, brighter future for everyone. Today, our 70+ businesses span e-commerce, digital content, communications and fintech, bringing the joy of discovery to almost 1.3 billion members across the world. If you have any trouble logging in, please contact us here Rakuten Group, Inc.: rakuten-recruiting-info@mail.rakuten.com *Please read the Application Requirements(EN) / 募集要項(JP) before applying. Our Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Application Documents Rakuten’s corporate mission is to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.” We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. Because of this, you are not required to submit any of the following information in order to apply for our job positions. - Gender - Age - Photo - Nationality* - Information not related to business, such as ideological beliefs, family structure, etc. * For legal compliance, we may ask you about your work eligibility. See the details

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, operating, improving, and leading the renewal of websites for Rakuten Mobile B2B services, alongside creating designs for printed materials like posters and brochures. Key duties include collaborating with cross-functional teams, producing new web designs, conducting user research, and overseeing the overall visual direction for projects.