Product/Visual Designer (Part-Time, Tokyo)

Location: Tokyo (JP)

Experience Level: Associate

Description

• Intuition Robotics develops ElliQ, an AI-powered companion robot designed to support older adults in living healthier, happier, and more independent lives. ElliQ combines advanced AI with a multimodal user experience, including conversation, visual interfaces, movement, sound, and lighting, creating unique and engaging HRI (human robotics interaction) experiences.

Founded in 2016, Intuition Robotics launched ElliQ commercially in 2022 and has since experienced significant growth. The company has raised over $83M from leading institutional and corporate investors, including Woven Capital (Toyota's growth fund), Toyota Ventures, Samsung NEXT, OurCrowd, Terra Ventures, and Sompo.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Japanese Graphic Designer to help localize and adapt ElliQ's visual experience for the Japanese market.

In this part-time role based in Tokyo (hybrid or remote), you will work closely with our global Product, Design, and Localization teams to ensure ElliQ's visual design, illustrations, animations, marketing assets, and user-facing content resonate with older Japanese adults and aligns with local cultural expectations.

This role is ideal for a designer who combines strong product visual design skills with a deep understanding of Japanese culture, aesthetics, and user preferences.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and localize existing ElliQ visual designs, illustrations, animations, and UI assets for the Japanese market.
• Ensure visual content is culturally appropriate, appealing, and easy to understand for Japanese older adults.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Conversation Designers, and Localization teams in Japan and Israel.
• Review and refine typography, layouts, iconography, color usage, imagery, and visual storytelling to meet Japanese user expectations.
• Create new visual assets, illustrations, and marketing materials as needed for product features, user studies, and customer-facing communications.
• Support localization efforts for the ElliQ mobile app, caregiver experiences, onboarding flows, and in-product content.
• Participate in user research reviews and incorporate insights from Japanese users into design recommendations.
• Help maintain visual consistency between the global ElliQ brand and localized Japanese experiences (where possible).
• Provide feedback on cultural nuances, accessibility considerations, and age-friendly design best practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design, visual design, UI design, or related fields.
• Native-level Japanese proficiency.
• Business-level English communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Japanese culture, aesthetics, and design conventions.
• Proficiency in Figma and other relevant design tools.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design, branding, illustration, or digital product work.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote, cross-functional environment.
• Experience working with international product teams.
• Ability to balance consistency with the global brand while tailoring experiences for local audiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience designing products or services for older adults.
• Experience with localization or transcreation projects.
• Experience with motion graphics, animation, or video editing.
• Familiarity with AI products, conversational interfaces, or consumer technology products.

Position Details:

• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Employment Type: Part-Time 
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote within the Tokyo area
• Reports to: Tokyo Product Manager 
• Start Date: Immediate

In a nutshell

We are looking for a Japanese Graphic Designer to help localize and adapt ElliQ's visual experience for the Japanese market. This role is ideal for a designer who combines strong product visual design skills with a deep understanding of Japanese culture, aesthetics, and user preferences