Creative Lead translating global brand concepts into engaging retail experiences for a leading technology company. Collaborating with clients to ensure consistent execution in retail environments.
Responsibilities
- Design Leadership & Vision
- ・Define and drive the creative vision for UI design and expression across AUX projects
- ・Establish design frameworks and flexible systems that can grow and adapt over time — making it easy to add new components, features, or visual styles without breaking consistency
- ・Ensure consistency and innovation in visual design language, from near-term delivery to long-term concepts
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- ・Partner with Toyota’s global design organizations (VID, TMNA, TME, TMC) to align design direction and execution
- ・Act as a bridge between leadership, creative teams, and engineering to ensure design excellence is achievable in production
- ・Represent our teams (AUX) design capabilities in global collaboration, fostering trust and alignment across regions and development partners
- Mentorship & Team Growth
- ・Fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and craft excellence internally and externally
- ・Partner with the AUX Design Team Manager, balancing vision-setting with day-to-day delivery
- ・Encourage experimentation, exploration, and the pursuit of high-quality outcomes in design practice
- Strategic Contribution
- ・Contribute to AUX’s Leadership Team as an advocate for design quality, vision, and cross-organizational collaboration
- ・Help position AUX as both a delivery partner for current production needs and an innovation partner for next-generation concepts
- ・Champion design as a critical differentiator in Toyota’s future mobility strategy, ensuring the user experience reflects brand identity and customer trust
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, including senior leadership or creative director roles
- Expertise in visual design systems, motion/interaction design, and 2D/3D user interfaces
- Experience working with design systems
- Proven ability to lead teams and build relationships across diverse stakeholders and geographies
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in digital product design, visual identity, and scalable frameworks
- Comfortable navigating both conceptual design exploration and production-ready deliverables
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Experience working in global automotive, technology, or mobility contexts
- Business level Japanese language skill
Benefits
- Competitive Salary - Based on experience
- Work Hours - Flexible working time
- Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
- Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
- Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
- Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
- Housing Allowance
- Retirement Benefits
- Rental Cars Support
- In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
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