Graphic Designer - Japanese Bilingual

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.