Bento Graphics Inc. Graphic Design & Web Design Studio in Tokyo

Bento Graphics is a Tokyo-based graphic design studio crafting compelling experiences from fine branding, illustration, UI/UX design & web development.

Jobs

Recruitment Job Offers

UI Designer
(Freelance)

Looking for a freelance UI designer with experience in information architecture, UX design, corporate identity design and vector illustration. Preferably a designer with a keen minimal German/Swiss design sense and a touch of humor.

Requirements

  • Experience with information architecture, UX and UI design for web and (rarely) mobile app projects. Understanding of responsive web layout.
  • Branding and visual identity design expert with high-level of typography knowledge.
  • Skilled in vector drawing for infographics, charts, icons and illustrations as well as creating storytelling concepts.
  • Software experience: Adobe CC (mainly XD, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma, Trello, Slack.

Bonus

  • Responsive web design coding skills in HTML5, CSS3, JS etc
  • More in-depth experience with UX design, user testing, workshops etc
  • Japanese language skills (but not a requirement to apply).

Please apply with rates and web portfolio (especially compelling reference URLs): jobs@bentographics.com

Creative Developer
(Freelance)

Searching for an experienced creative/Interactive developer for web projects. Candidate must be specialized in motion and interaction development. Local developer in Tokyo preferred, but remote/overseas feasible for the right candidate. Looking for long-term collaboration.

  • Skillfully create highly engaging animated and interactive web experiences e.g. scroll animations, smooth page transitions, interactive & animated elements.
  • Involvement in planning and direction for animations and interactions welcome.
  • Highly experienced in web technologies such as: SVG/Json/Lottie, JS/Jquery, CSS3/SCSS and HTML5.
  • Optionally Vue.js, Three.js, Paper.js, webGL and related.
  • Experienced in responsive web design and mobile optimization, ideally based on well documented framework e.g. Bootstrap, Foundation or similar.
  • Seasoned in responsive typography, ideally also Japanese/Asian languages.
  • Experienced in WordPress CMS development and theme implementation.
  • Keen eye for design details.
  • Bonus: Japanese language skills.

Please apply with rates and web portfolio (especially compelling reference URLs): jobs@bentographics.com

Project Manager or
Bilingual Assistant

Looking for an experienced Japanese-English bilingual freelance project manager or assistant. Person must reside in Tokyo.

Requirements

  • Native-level Japanese and fluent in English, written and spoken
  • Able to handle interpretation during meetings between Japanese and English
  • Excellent written and spoken client communication and presentation skills
  • Great skills in project scheduling and managing teams independently
  • Experience in print, graphic design and web development
  • Understanding of project planning software, bug/issue trackers and other related software

Bonus

  • Experienced in creating project proposal and estimates
  • General business, company management skills and accounting

Your work will involve various fields, such as handling client meetings, scheduling projects, managing print designers, UI/UX designers, developers, and everything in between. This role might turn into full time work.

Graphic Designer

Looking for a freelance full-stack graphic designer with experience in corporate identity design, information architecture, UX/UI design, print layout and vector illustration. Preferably a designer with a keen minimal Swiss Design sense and good portion of humor. Person must reside in Tokyo, Japan.

Requirements

  • Branding and visual identity design expert with high-level of typography knowledge.
  • Experience with information architecture, UX and UI design for web and mobile app projects. Understanding of responsive web layout.
  • Skilled in vector drawing for infographics, charts, icons and illustrations as well as creating storytelling concepts.
  • Experience with print layout design, pre-press preparations and color correction.
  • Software experience: Adobe CC (mainly Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign), Sketch App (or Adobe XD/Figma), MS Word/Powerpoint, Trello, Slack.

Bonus

  • Responsive web design coding skills in HTML5, CSS3, JS etc
  • More in-depth experience with UX design, user testing, workshops etc
  • Japanese language skills (but not a requirement to apply).

We are always happy to hear from talented freelance professionals based in Tokyo in fields such as:

  • Graphic Design, Branding, Layout etc.
  • UX/UI Design
  • Illustration
  • Photography
  • Web Development (responsive web design, WordPress)
  • Copywriting (Japanese and English)
  • Interpreting (Japanese <–> English)
  • Translation (Japanese <–> English)
  • Project Management (Japanese and English bilingual)

Please send us your details with web/PDF portfolio under this email address: jobs@bentographics.com
(if you want to send a heavy PDF portfolio, please share a Dropbox/G-Drive link instead of an attachment)

Thank you!

(+ thanks for understanding that we can only get back to suitable applicants)

Sorry, we do not offer internship positions.

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