Graphic Designer (Bilingual-Japanese)

Reports to: Head of Marketing
Department: Marketing
Employment Type: Contract / Potential for Full-time

Location: Remote

Role Purpose
The Graphic Designer (Bilingual) is responsible for creating visually compelling, brand-aligned content across digital and print platforms. This role combines high-level design execution with linguistic precision, translating complex concepts into impactful visuals for executive-level presentations, marketing campaigns, and site-specific collateral.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between creative storytelling and brand localization, ensuring that our visual assets are both effective and culturally resonant for our Japanese-speaking markets.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Executive Visuals

• Executive Presentations: Design high-impact pitch decks, presentations, and corporate reports that maintain a professional, executive-level aesthetic.
  
• Marketing Collateral: Develop brochures, social media templates, and marketing materials that drive engagement and storytelling.
  
• Specialized Assets: Create detailed aerial and location maps for marketing materials and site-specific project communications.
  
• Visual Storytelling: Translate complex concepts into clear, visually engaging graphics, illustrations, and layouts.
  

Localization & Content Support

• Japanese Content Localization: Translate and adapt marketing materials and written content into Japanese, ensuring accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance (not limited to automated translation).
  
• Brand Consistency: Maintain visual and stylistic consistency across all design assets, ensuring global brand standards are met across all regional touchpoints.
  
• Collaborative Execution: Work closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute integrated marketing projects.
  

Competencies & Attributes

• Design Expertise: Strong eye for layout, typography, and color theory. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  
• Language Proficiency: Native or highly fluent in Japanese (written and spoken) with the ability to translate and adapt marketing copy accurately.
  
• Technical Skill: Skilled in Canva, Figma, and modern AI creative platforms.
  
• Professionalism: Experience designing for corporate/executive environments (pitch decks, business proposals).
  
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to quality, particularly regarding the translation and adaptation of creative assets.
  
• Collaborative Mindset: Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to a dynamic, high-volume workflow.
  
• Values: Embodies People Avenue's Good Energy — no blame, no resistance, no dimming.
  

Work Hours & Attendance

• Work Days: Monday to Friday
  
• Flexibility: While this role may begin with ad-hoc projects, it has the potential to evolve into a long-term, permanent engagement. Candidates should be comfortable with a dynamic start and open to evolving project scopes.
  
• Attendance: Expected to maintain visibility and communication during core hours, with a commitment to company-wide meetings and relevant team syncs.