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Designer - Mercari/HR area new business, Japan
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Designer - Mercari/HR area new business in Tokyo, Japan
<Work team mission>
- Established in April 2023, Mercari's Work Team is a newly formed unit with the objective of launching a novel business in the HR field. Our mission is to exemplify Mercari's group-wide goal of "recirculating all values and expanding everyone's potential." We are dedicated to introducing innovative value for Mercari customers, with a specific focus on the "work" domain.
- The target market demonstrates significant growth potential, and we anticipate that, as it expands, it could potentially emerge as a major cornerstone of the Mercari Group's operations.
- We are committed to making full use of the Mercari Group's existing assets to initiate a brand-new business endeavor from the ground up, with the primary objective of achieving rapid and substantial business growth.
* Click here for more information about Mercari's mission and values.
The specific job details are below.
This is a position to lead product design in the early stages of launching a new service.
- Consumer products.
- Products for businesses.
- Internal tools, etc.
- App and web UI/UX design (including offline experiences)
- Communication with product managers and engineers and involvement in decision making
- marketing promotion design
- Tools used / Development environment
- Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, GitHub, Slack, etc. / Mac
- This venture is intricately linked to Mercari's overarching group mission of "recycling all forms of value and expanding everyone's potential."
- As we embark on this journey with a small team of talented individuals, we are mandated to perform cross-functional roles to successfully launch the business.
- Pioneering a new business, leveraging the vast assets of Mercari, Japan's largest flea market app, is an immensely challenging endeavor. However, if we achieve success, it has the potential to yield a substantial and far-reaching impact.
- Alignment with the mission and values of the Mercari Group and each company.
- Proficiency in native mobile app or web design, with at least 5 years of experience or equivalent expertise.
- Proven experience collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and other team members.
- Ownership of UI/UX design and the ability to showcase the ideal design state to individuals from various industries, or a strong willingness to undertake this challenge.
- Proficiency in design communication tools like Figma, among others.
These qualifications are essential for success in this role within the Mercari Group.
Candidates for this role should ideally have:
- Experience as a designer during the service launch phase, showcasing their ability to contribute to the early stages of a product's development.
- Product manager experience, indicating their capacity to lead and manage the development and launch of products.
- A background in building and operating design systems or a strong interest in this area, reflecting their dedication to design consistency and efficiency.
- Proficiency in graphic design, demonstrating their skill in creating visually appealing and effective design elements.
- Work experience in an English-speaking environment, highlighting their ability to operate effectively in English-language settings.
These are the key qualities and attributes that we are looking for:
- Alignment with the mission and values of the Mercari Group.
- The ability to take ownership of UI and UX design and the capacity to propose the ideal design state.
- Proficiency in collaborating with sales and product team members to create services effectively.
- An inclination to embrace ambiguous and uncertain situations, with a mindset focused on finding solutions ("how it can be done") rather than dwelling on challenges ("why it can't be done").
- A strong passion for new business and the drive to contribute to its success.
These qualities are pivotal for individuals seeking to excel in this role within the Mercari Group.
* Please see this page for details .
- English: Independent (CEFR – A2) welcome.
- Japanese: Proficient (CEFR – C1)
* Click here for details on CEFR
- Why are you starting a new business with Mercari now? Outlook for the future told by the person responsible for HR business and Recommerce business
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- [From 8 keywords] 10 years of Mercari, and the possibility and future of unleashing - Part 6 "Value and Circulation"
- Do you have an inherent desire to please your customers? --The value and experience that Mercari's design organization should create
Employment Status
Full-time
The probationary period at our company lasts for the initial three months after joining. During this probationary period, your contract conditions will be identical to those of a permanent employee.
Office
Roppongi
- We have a strict no-smoking policy within our office premises.
- At Mercari, we have implemented a work style policy called "Your Choice." This policy grants each team member the autonomy to decide whether they prefer to work in the office or opt for full remote work, with certain exceptions made for specific job roles.
Work Hours
- Full flextime (no “core time” or “flex time”).
- *Does not apply to all positions
Holidays
- Two days off per week (as well as national holidays, New Year's break, etc.).
- Paid leave, congratulatory and bereavement leave, relax days, sick leave
Salary
- Annual salary paid in 12 monthly installments (including fixed overtime allowance).
- Based on skills, experience, and abilities.
- Reviewed twice a year
Benefits
- Complete health and social insurance.
- Incentive program.
- Support systems, including those that benefit the employee’s family members
Support
- Relocation support.
Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people
"How can I contribute to society's prosperity given our limited resources?" This question served as the inspiration for the creation of the Mercari marketplace app in 2013 by our founder, Shintaro Yamada, during his travels around the world. We firmly believe that by facilitating the circulation of various forms of value, extending beyond physical items and money, we can open doors for individuals to pursue their aspirations and make positive contributions to society and those in their proximity. Mercari is committed to leveraging technology to connect people across the globe, ultimately striving to build a world where everyone can unlock their full potential. For more details on Mercari Group's mission, please refer to Mercari's Culture Doc.
Equal Opportunity Hiring
At Mercari, our mission is to build a world where no one's potential is constrained by their background, and where everyone has the liberty to generate value. We strongly emphasize that fostering a culture of Diversity & Inclusion is integral to realizing our mission.
This principle naturally extends to our hiring procedures. Mercari is dedicated to eradicating discrimination based on attributes such as age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical abilities, and other similar factors. Our objective is to ensure that individuals who resonate with our mission and values can become part of our team, regardless of their personal backgrounds. For more detailed information, please refer to our D&I Statement.
