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Product Designer (AI-native B2B SaaS)
🇯🇵 Japan
Trustana Singapore Pte. Ltd 🇯🇵 Japan
You will own the end-to-end product design process, from problem framing and user flows to shipping features for complex B2B workflows. You will collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to prototype rapidly and build intuitive experiences for data-heavy systems.
UI/UX Designer - Music Business Department (Rakuten Music) (C&M)
🇯🇵 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Rakuten 🇯🇵 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
The UI/UX Designer will lead visual design and coding for the Rakuten Music website and campaign pages while managing project requirements. They will also be responsible for landing page optimization and creating promotional assets for the app and external advertising.
E-commerce Graphic Designer
Remote (🇯🇵 Japan)
Hadley Designs Remote (🇯🇵 Japan)
The designer will create high-quality, error-free marketing assets and maintain brand consistency across various platforms including Amazon and Shopify. They will collaborate with leadership to execute design projects for product launches and advertising campaigns.
Senior Product Designer - Mercari Marketplace
🇯🇵 Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Mercari, Inc. 🇯🇵 Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Own the end-to-end design for buyer-facing experiences, from problem framing through execution and launch. Act as Lead Designer for assigned product areas, setting experience direction and design quality standards.
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UX Researcher (Blockchain Foundation)
🇯🇵 Japan
Hyphen Connect Limited 🇯🇵 Japan
The UX Researcher will conduct comprehensive user studies to gather insights on user behavior and preferences, analyzing findings to inform design and product decisions. This role involves advocating for user needs and collaborating with product and design teams to create user-friendly interfaces.
Founding Product Designer - Decentralized Identity
Remote (🇯🇵 Japan)
Hyphen Connect Limited Remote (🇯🇵 Japan)
The Founding Product Designer will lead the end-to-end design processes from concept to execution and establish a cohesive visual language for the brand. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive user experiences and developing specifications for new features.
Lead Product Designer (Web3 Creator Economy)
🇯🇵 Japan
Hyphen Connect Limited 🇯🇵 Japan
The Lead Product Designer will manage the design team to develop innovative solutions for the creator economy and spearhead UX strategy to enhance user engagement and onboarding within the Web3 environment.
The Evolution of Design Careers in 2026?
The design landscape has fundamentally shifted toward technical agency and AI integration. Whether you are a Product Designer shipping live code or a Graphic Designer directing generative visual systems, the most competitive roles in 2026 require a blend of deep craft and modern tool mastery.
The traditional handoff between design and engineering has collapsed. Today, top-tier designers use vibe coding and AI-agent orchestration to move directly from intent to production-ready artifacts. DesignJobs curates opportunities from companies at the forefront of this shift, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Vercel, and Linear, connecting you with teams that value high-end creative direction and the ability to build at the speed of thought.
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While not a strict requirement for every role, it is becoming the standard for Design Engineering and high-growth Product roles. Being able to express design intent through code allows you to iterate at the speed of thought. We recommend designers bridge the gap using tools like Cursor, v0, and Replit to stay competitive.
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Yes! We feature a wide range of entry-level and junior design jobs across all categories. While the market is competitive, companies are actively seeking early-career designers who demonstrate technical agency and a willingness to master AI-assisted workflows.
We prioritize listings with transparent salary data. In 2026, compensation for roles like Design Engineering has seen significant growth due to the scarcity of hybrid "design-dev" talent. For deeper insights, check out our 2026 Design Salary Guide.
In 2026, the term Product Orchestrator refers to senior designers who direct AI-integrated systems rather than handcrafting every screen. While a Senior Product Designer focuses on the craft and technical agency, an Orchestrator focuses on cross-functional strategy, data logic, and aligning generative outcomes with business ROI.
Yes. High-growth companies like OpenAI look for portfolios that prove you can design for safety. This means showing how users can edit, override, or approve AI-generated outputs, ensuring the human remains the final decision-maker in the workflow.