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KiQ is a small team where different areas of expertise intersect.
With diverse perspectives coming together — from CSO and Shosa Director to Physical AI Engineer — we shape each experience as one integrated whole.
What we value is not only skill, but also a person’s way of seeing things and their aesthetic sensibility.
We welcome people who are interested in culture and embodiment, and who are willing to engage with forms of value that have not yet been put into words.
Across nationalities and backgrounds, we quietly yet surely create new standards.
We welcome those who can enjoy that process with us.

Recruitment Information

Open Positions

  • Qualifications
    • Those currently enrolled in a vocational school or art university, or those aspiring to become designers.
    • Those who can work 3 or more days a week (days are negotiable).
    Example Responsibilities
    • Design concept development
    • Offline/online experience design
    • Visual identity development
    • Logo design
    • Package design
    • Icon design
    • Web/UI design/interface design
    • Photography and illustration direction
    • Design guideline development
    • Design research
    Work Environment
    • Illustrator / Photoshop / Figma / Slack / XD
    Required Skills
    • Experience/skills in graphic/web design
    • (Practical experience is preferred)
    • Japanese (business level)
    Preferred Skills
    • Project management experience
    • Design research experience
    • Motion graphics production experience
    • 3D graphic design experience
    • Typeface design experience
    • Conversational English
    Employment Type
    • intern
  • Qualifications
    • Graphic Designer / UI/UX Designer experience at an agency or design firm
    • 2+ years of practical experience as a designer
    Example Responsibilities
    • Design concept development
    • Offline/online experience design
    • Visual identity development
    • Logo design
    • Package design
    • Icon design
    • Web/UI design/interface design
    • Photography and illustration direction
    Work Environment
    • Illustrator / Photoshop / Figma / Slack / XD
    Required Skills
    • Experience/skills in graphic/web design
    • Japanese (business level)
    Preferred Skills
    • Project management experience
    • Design research experience
    • Motion graphics production experience
    • 3D graphic design experience
    • Typeface design experience
    • Conversational English
    Employment Type
    • Full-time employee / Contract worker
  • Qualifications
    • Over 5 years of practical experience as a graphic designer/UI/UX designer at an agency or design firm
    • Experience in communication design
    Example Responsibilities
    • Design concept development
    • Offline/online experience design
    • Visual identity development
    • Logo design
    • Package design
    • Icon design
    • Web/UI design/interface design
    • Photography and illustration direction
    • Design guideline development
    • Design research
    Work Environment
    • Illustrator / Photoshop / Figma / Slack / XD
    Required Skills
    • Experience/skills in graphic/web design
    • Japanese (business level)
    Preferred Skills
    • Project management experience
    • Design research experience
    • Motion graphics production experience
    • 3D graphic design experience
    • Typeface design experience
    • Conversational English
    Employment Type
    • Full-time employee / Contract worker
  • Qualifications
    • At least 3 years of practical experience as a graphic designer or UI/UX designer/art director at an agency or design firm.
    • Experience in communication design.
    Example Responsibilities
    • Negotiation with clients regarding creative work
    • Presentations to clients
    • Communication with creative directors and management
    • Concept/worldview development
    • Selection (and management, if necessary) of diverse creators such as designers and photographers
    • Design direction and design work
    • Technology selection
    Work Environment
    • Illustrator / Photoshop / Figma / Slack / XD
    Required Skills
    • Experience in art direction
    • Experience/skills in graphic/web design
    • Business level Japanese
    Preferred Skills
    • Design research experience
    • Motion graphic production experience
    • 3D graphic design experience
    • Typeface design experience
    • Engineering experience
    • Interest in cutting-edge technology
    • Project management experience
    • Conversational English
    Employment Type
    • Full-time employee / Contract worker
  • Qualifications
    • At least 5 years of practical experience as a producer (planner)
    Example Responsibilities
    • Facilitating meetings with clients
    • Clarifying issues/points of discussion
    • Generating solutions
    • Managing resources such as budget and personnel
    • Designing and managing schedules and workflow tasks
    Work Environment
    • PowerPoint / Keynote / Figma / Slack / XD
    Required Skills
    • Producer experience
    • Experience collaborating with creative/user experience/design/development teams and PMs
    • Experience working with external partners
    • Understanding of creativity and culture
    • Logical thinking skills to organize issues and points of contention
    • • Skills in creating well-designed proposals
    Preferred Skills
    • Compassionate, cheerful, and positive communication skills
    • Strong verbal expression skills, including writing/copywriting
    • Ability to demonstrate leadership and drive projects forward
    • Ability to prioritize and organize elements in complex requirements
    • Selection of tools for improving work efficiency (e.g., project management tools)
    • Business-level English
    Employment Type
    • Full-time employee / Contract worker
  • Qualifications
    • 5+ years of practical experience as a Project Manager
    Example Responsibilities
    • Identifying tasks in the project from concept design/planning to development/production and launch
    • Designing and managing tasks for the schedule and workflow
    • Clarifying issues and points of contention
    • Articulating the creative direction
    Work Environment
    • PowerPoint / Keynote / Figma / Slack / XD
    Required Skills
    • Project management experience
    • Understanding of creativity and culture
    • Logical thinking skills to organize issues and points of contention
    • Ability to think by working backward from the goal
    • Experience collaborating with creative/user experience/design/development teams and project management
    • Basic framework design skills (wireframe creation, requirements definition, rough visual creation)
    • Skills in creating well-designed proposals
    Preferred Skills
    • Compassionate, cheerful, and positive communication skills
    • Strong verbal expression skills, including writing and copywriting
    • Flexible thinking skills
    • Ability to demonstrate leadership and drive projects forward
    • Ability to prioritize and organize elements amidst complex requirements
    • Selection of tools for improving work efficiency (e.g., project management tools)
    • Communication design within projects
    • Awareness of social issues and a strong sense of identity
    • Business-level English
    Employment Type
    • Full-time employee / Contract worker
  • Qualifications
    • Experienced individuals in roles such as COO, PM, or business leader in the creative industry.
    Example Responsibilities
    • Support for formulating and managing the execution of business strategies (KPI setting, roadmap operation)
    • Project progress management (including client communication)
    • Establishment of systems for recruitment, evaluation, and training
    • Support for business operations at Japanese and US offices
    • Acting as a proxy for business decision-making and external relations when the CEO is absent
    • Designing and disseminating organizational culture
    Work Environment
    • Microsoft Office / Keynote / Figma / Slack / Notion
    Required Skills
    • Experience as COO, PM, or business leader in the creative industry
    • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
    • Ability to build trusting relationships with the CEO and internal teams, and to respond flexibly and responsibly.
    Preferred Skills
    • Experience managing overseas offices, or being bilingual in Japanese and English
    • Strong interest in and empathy for the cultural and creative fields
    • Understanding of a wide range of tasks including HR/PR/CS
    • Ability to enjoy and drive projects through ambiguous situations, and the ability to communicate empathetically
    • Flexible thinking that views operations as a "creative endeavor"
    Employment Type
    • Contract work (with the possibility of becoming a permanent employee after a certain period of collaboration, subject to mutual agreement).
  • Qualifications
    • Experience as a CFO at a startup, and practical experience at investment funds and strategy consulting firms.
    Example Responsibilities
    • Formulation and updating of capital policies
    • Design and execution of fundraising utilizing grants, loans, VCs, angel investors, foundations, etc.
    • Creation of financial modeling and cash flow plans
    • Communication and negotiation with investors and financial institutions
    • Design of cross-border financial, legal, and tax strategies, including for US corporations
    • Collaboration with tax accountants and certified public accountants, and audit support
    • Experience in supporting financial design in joint projects with public institutions, universities, and research teams
    Work Environment
    • Microsoft Office / Keynote / Figma / Slack / Notion
    Required Skills
    • Experience as a CFO at a startup, or practical experience at an investment fund or strategy consulting firm.
    • Specific practical experience in fundraising and capital policy.
    • Experience in building alliances, including business and capital partnerships.
    • Knowledge of diverse fundraising methods, including public-private partnerships, grants, and angel investments.
    • Knowledge of Japanese and US finance and taxation.
    • Ability to clearly communicate financial perspectives to non-financial teams.
    Preferred Skills
    • Experience in establishing overseas subsidiaries and cross-border fundraising
    • Experience working in multicultural, multi-location teams
    • Professional qualifications such as CPA
    • Interest in and appreciation for art, culture, and non-verbal design
    Employment Type
    • Contract work (with the possibility of becoming a permanent employee after a certain period of collaboration, subject to mutual agreement).
  • Qualifications
    • Experienced leader in a startup back office
    Example Responsibilities
    • General back-office operations in Japan and overseas (primarily the United States) (including grant applications, corporate management in collaboration with external experts, policy development, and support for organizational and human resources system development, etc.)
    Work Environment
    • Microsoft Office / Keynote / Figma / Slack / Notion
    Required Skills
    • Experience applying for and managing subsidies and grants (at least one project where you were the primary manager)
    • Extensive back-office experience in a small organization, or equivalent flexibility
    • Experience collaborating with external partners such as accountants, lawyers, and social insurance specialists
    Preferred Skills
    • Experience applying for large-scale grants from JST/NEDO, etc.
    • Experience in contract and fund management with overseas expansion in mind
    • Experience in managing and preparing contract documents in both English and Japanese
    • Ability to read business documents, respond to emails, and participate in meetings in English
    • Interest in and experience with organizational management foundations such as personnel and evaluation systems
    Employment Type
    • Contract work (with the possibility of becoming a permanent employee after a certain period of collaboration, subject to mutual agreement).
  • Qualifications
    • Individuals with experience leading brand strategy, communication design, and marketing practices at a globally operating design or creative company.
    • Individuals who resonate with KiQ's philosophy of "Design for Humanity" and wish to realize marketing that permeates cultural value into society.
    Example Responsibilities
    • Design and execution of the overall marketing strategy for KiQ and Shosa Lab
    • Development of a global brand strategy and promotion of collaboration with overseas offices and partners
    • Planning and implementation of brand experiences through PR, social media, events, publications, etc.
    • Integration of multi-channel expression, including web, digital, and video, and design of performance indicators
    • Company-wide communication support, including recruitment branding and internal and external public relations
    Work Environment
    • Microsoft Office / Keynote / Figma / Slack / Notion
    Required Skills
    • Experience in brand marketing/communication strategy at a business company or agency (目安: 5 years or more)
    • Experience in direction in the PR, advertising, and digital fields
    Preferred Skills
    • Business-level communication skills in Japanese and English
    • Experience in establishing marketing and PR teams in the design/art/technology fields
    • Practical experience in brand communication and marketing in overseas markets
    • Knowledge of copywriting, art direction, and content creation
    • Understanding of and interest in generative AI and digital creative fields
    Employment Type
    • Contract work (with the possibility of becoming a permanent employee after a certain period of collaboration, subject to mutual agreement).
  • Qualifications
    • Individuals with experience leading new businesses or joint projects through collaboration with partners from diverse fields, such as corporations, government agencies, and academia.
    • Individuals who resonate with KiQ's philosophy of "Design for Humanity" and want to connect cultural value to social implementation.
    Example Responsibilities
    • Planning alliance strategies and building relationships with domestic and international companies, government agencies, and research institutions.
    • Planning and promoting new businesses, joint development, and licensing businesses utilizing intellectual property.
    • Strategic negotiation and contract support related to business expansion, such as investment, partnership, and licensing agreements.
    • Building relationships with new clients and business partners and forming a long-term revenue base.
    Work Environment
    • Microsoft Office / Keynote / Figma / Slack / Notion
    Required Skills
    • Practical experience in corporate alliances, joint development, and investment/partnership negotiations
    • Track record of promoting collaboration, licensing, and alliances with overseas and domestic companies
    Preferred Skills
    • Business-level communication skills in Japanese and English
    • Business experience or knowledge in areas such as design, technology, AI, and cultural projects, including business concept development and monetization strategies
    • Understanding of IP business
    Employment Type
    • Contract work (with the possibility of becoming a permanent employee after a certain period of collaboration, subject to mutual agreement).
  • Qualifications
    • Over 5 years of practical experience in the fields of Web, apps, interactive, AI, IoT, and spatial design technology.
    • Practical experience in creative firms, design studios, production companies, and architectural/spatial design projects.
    • Experience collaborating with multiple professions, including designers, spatial designers, and engineers.
    • Experience in technical design and specification development based on space, experience, and expression.
    • Interest in bringing abstract concepts to life from both spatial and systemic perspectives.
    Example Responsibilities
    • Design of the technical structure and system policy based on the spatial concept and experience design
    • Organization of technical requirements linked to architecture, interior, exhibitions, stores, etc.
    • Configuration design of the spatial system including sensors, devices, and AI
    • Adjustment of expression and technology through dialogue with designers and spatial designers
    • Development of a prototype and PoC policy to realize the spatial experience
    • Technical explanation to the client, and organization of feasibility and constraints
    • Technical collaboration with external engineers, construction companies, and production partners
    • Technical judgment, quality assurance, and experience quality management during the implementation phase
    Work Environment
    • Figma / Notion / Slack / GitHub / Various cloud services
    • Sensors, IoT devices, spatial control systems
    • *Flexible selection depending on the project
    Required Skills
    • System design thinking based on space, experience, and expression
    • Ability to structure design concepts into technical requirements
    • Communication skills to discuss with designers, spatial designers, and clients
    • Cross-cutting understanding of Web, AI, IoT, and interactive technologies
    • Japanese (business level)
    Preferred Skills
    • System design thinking based on space, experience, and expression
    • Ability to structure design concepts into technical requirements
    • Communication skills to discuss with designers, spatial designers, and clients
    • Cross-cutting understanding of Web, AI, IoT, and interactive technologies
    • Japanese (business level)
    Employment Type
    • Full-time employee / Contract worker
  • Qualifications
    • 5+ years of practical experience in IoT, robotics, and physical computing
    • Experience involved in product or R&D projects from the planning stage
    • Experience collaborating with non-engineering roles such as designers, UX designers, and spatial designers
    • Experience designing or implementing systems combining sensors, devices, and AI
    • Interest in or professional involvement in communication design and experience design
    Example Responsibilities
    • Design and implementation of prototypes and PoCs using physical AI
    • System architecture design spanning sensors, devices, robots, and AI models
    • Design and verification of AI systems that handle space, body movements, and environmental changes
    • Experience design and requirements definition in collaboration with designers and researchers
    • Technical discussions and organization with clients and research partners
    • Technical considerations for translating research results and technological elements into social implementation
    • Promotion of collaboration with external engineers and research institutions as needed
    Work Environment
    • Python / C++ / Arduino / Raspberry Pi / Various sensors
    • ROS / Various AI frameworks
    • Figma / Slack / Notion
    • *Selection will be made flexibly depending on the project.
    Required Skills
    • Fundamental knowledge and implementation skills in IoT, robotics, and physical computing
    • Ability to design integrated systems combining sensors, hardware, and software
    • Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, or data processing
    • Communication skills to discuss requirements with non-engineers and define and implement them
    • ​​Business-level Japanese
    Preferred Skills
    • Experience in robot development using ROS
    • Research or practical experience in the fields of Human-Robot Interaction, Embodied AI, and Physical AI
    • Experience in UX research, behavioral observation, and bodily motion analysis
    • Experience collaborating with spatial design, architecture, and installations
    • Prototyping and verification skills for rapid iteration
    • Ability to read technical documents, understand research papers, and participate in basic technical discussions in English
    • • Experience in collaborative projects with research institutions, universities, and startups
    Employment Type
    • Full-time employee / Contract worker

Employment Conditions

Salary
Determined according to our company rules, taking experience into consideration.
Location
Shibuya, Tokyo office or remote work. Details are negotiable.
Commuting Expenses
Provided according to company rules.
Working Hours
10:00-19:00, with flextime available.
Holidays / Leave
  • Five-day work week, Saturdays and Sundays off
  • National holidays
  • Year-end and New Year holidays
  • Company-wide summer holidays
  • Personal holidays set by each employee
  • Annual paid leave, 17 days in the first year and up to 24 days
  • Other special leave, including marriage, bereavement, childcare, caregiving, and fertility-treatment leave
Sick Leave
A leave system designed so employees can rest without hesitation when they are unwell. Up to five days per year may be used for illness or health-related needs, and longer temporary leave may be discussed depending on circumstances.
Nursing Leave
Up to five days per year may be used to support close family members or partners with illness, injury, hospital visits, or care.
Social Insurance
Health insurance, employment insurance, workers compensation insurance, and employee pension insurance.

Working at KiQ

How to Apply

Please send the following documents to info@kiq.ne.jp

  • Resume / CV and work history with a photo attached
  • Portfolio in any format

※ Documents submitted will not be used for any purpose other than recruitment selection.

※ Candidates who pass the document screening will be contacted within two weeks for an online interview.

※ A probationary period of approximately three months is expected

Cultural Initiatives

At KiQ, we work on projects related to a wide range of cultures, from luxury and tradition to subculture and street culture, allowing members to deepen their understanding and expertise in these areas. We also regularly create opportunities for fieldwork and experience sharing, both inside and outside the company, to broaden our perspectives.

Diverse Talent

KiQ is home to members of diverse nationalities, genders, and ages. We value creation that harmonizes multiple perspectives. Each member brings different expertise, and we learn from one another through collaboration. There are also many opportunities to bring women’s perspectives into our work, creating an environment where inclusive outputs can be co-created.

Global Environment

KiQ works with many partners based overseas, and communication takes place regularly in both Japanese and English. Members also have opportunities to work on projects for international clients, gaining experience in global business while supporting one another.

1-on-1 / Career Support

At KiQ, we place strong emphasis on recognizing and developing each individual’s personality and strengths. We regularly provide opportunities to discuss career goals and project assignments with management and directors.

Stress Care

KiQ aims to create an environment where each person can work autonomously. We are a flat organization that adopts strong ideas regardless of age, nationality, or background. We also actively support members who wish to become independent from KiQ.

Autonomous Organization

KiQ aims to be an organization with self-disciplined members- it is a flat organization pursues excellent innovative ideas not constrained by individual background such as age and nationality. KiQ also proactively encourage its members to start up their own businesses and pursue their dreams.

Benefits / Flexible Work

We support balance between work, family, and personal life. Depending on individual circumstances, working hours and locations can be adjusted flexibly.