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Design & Creative Jobs in Japan
for Indian Designers

Japan's design culture is globally admired — and its product companies and agencies are actively hiring international designers. From UI/UX at tech startups to brand design at global agencies in Tokyo.

World-class

Design culture

¥3M+

Starting salary

English OK

At tech companies

Portfolio

Key requirement

Open Roles

Design Disciplines in Demand

UI / UX Designer

Figma, Sketch, user research, prototyping, design systems

Experience: 1–8 yrs

Product Designer

End-to-end product design, design thinking, Figma, data-informed design

Experience: 2–8 yrs

Graphic Designer

Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, branding, typography

Experience: 1–6 yrs

Motion Designer / Animator

After Effects, Cinema 4D, Lottie, motion graphics

Experience: 2–7 yrs

Brand Designer

Identity design, brand guidelines, visual strategy, packaging

Experience: 3–8 yrs

Illustrator / Character Designer

Procreate, Clip Studio, manga/anime aesthetic, digital illustration

Experience: Portfolio-based

Compensation

Design Salaries in Japan

Junior (1–3 yrs)

¥3M – ¥4.5M

~₹17L – ₹25L / year

Mid (4–7 yrs)

¥4.5M – ¥6.5M

~₹25L – ₹36L / year

Senior / Lead (8+ yrs)

¥6.5M – ¥8M+

~₹36L – ₹45L+ / year

Includes social insurance. Product company salaries typically higher than agency. Converted at ~¥1 = ₹0.56.

FAQ

Common Questions

Is design a good field for foreigners in Japan?

Yes — Japan has a world-renowned design culture, and product companies increasingly value diverse design perspectives. Tokyo agencies and tech companies actively hire internationally for UI/UX and product design.

Is Japanese language required for design roles?

English is widely accepted at product companies and international agencies. For client-facing roles at Japanese design studios, N3 is helpful. A strong portfolio often speaks louder than language level.

Is manga / anime experience valued?

For illustration and character design roles, yes — familiarity with Japanese aesthetics is a significant asset. For UX/product design at tech companies, it is less relevant than a solid interaction design portfolio.

What visa applies to creative roles?

Specialist in Humanities visa covers most design roles. IJK ensures your portfolio and background support a strong visa application.

Design & Creative Jobs in Japanfor Indian Designers