UX Designer (Architect)

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Experience: 10-12 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced UX Designer to lead user research and experience design for complex trading and operational platforms. The role will focus on understanding user behaviors, designing intuitive workflows, and transforming business requirements into user-centric digital experiences. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, UI architects, and development teams to deliver scalable, accessible, and high-quality enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and gather business and user insights.
• Define user journeys, information architecture, workflows, and interaction models.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Plan and execute usability testing and incorporate feedback into designs.
• Collaborate with UI Architects, Product Owners, and Development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure intuitive, consistent, and accessible user experiences.
• Support design clarification and validation during SIT, UAT, and implementation phases.

Mandatory Skills

• 10-12 years of experience in UX Design and User Experience Strategy.
• Strong expertise in:
  • User Research
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • Information Architecture
  • Usability Testing
  • Enterprise Workflow Design
• Experience designing complex enterprise applications and operational platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end UX projects.
• Excellent business-level English communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Japanese business communication skills (strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Figma
  • Adobe XD or equivalent design tools
  • Design Thinking methodologies
  • Journey Mapping
  • Interaction Design
  • Responsive Design

Good-to-Have

• Financial Services or Capital Markets domain experience.
• Accessibility and inclusive design practices.
• Experience working with the Japanese market.
• Exposure to Design Systems and component libraries.
• Analytics-driven UX optimization and user behavior analysis.

Expected Deliverables

• User Research Plans and Findings
• User Personas and Customer Journeys
• Information Architecture Documentation
• Wireframes and Interactive Prototypes
• Usability Testing Reports and Recommendations
• Annotated Design Specifications and Developer Handoff Documentation