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• Creative Director (Full-time)

  

  WHY WORK FOR YL?

  At YL, we are seeing a growing number of cross disciplinary projects spanning brand strategy, design, film, and digital content. Our work with both domestic and international clients continues to expand, and as we aim to elevate the quality of our creative output and scale as a team, the role of a Creative Director has become essential.
  
  We are looking for someone who can grasp the essence of a brand, balancing a global perspective with a deep understanding of the Japanese market. Someone who embraces cross-functional collaboration and inspires the team to raise the creative bar together.
  
  Now, as our project portfolio grows, we believe it is the right moment to bring on a Creative Director who can help us maintain creative consistency and distinctiveness while leading YL’s brand and creative vision forward.

  ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge of the Japanese market and ability to lead brand storytelling and creative expression with a global perspective.
  • Ability to shape brand concepts, visual tone, and end-to-end creative direction.
  • Strong attention to quality and ability to execute across design, video, and content production.
  • Ability to bring out the full potential of the team and foster member growth.
  • Able to build trust with clients and compellingly present and realize ideas.
  • Keen awareness of trends and culture, with flexibility to incorporate them.
  • Ability to lead projects and the team with an eye toward scaling YL’s business.

  QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

  • Business level English or higher (due to many global projects).
  • 5+ years experience in an agency or branding/creative role.
  • Experience across design, video, digital experiences, and events.
  • Ability to manage creative quality consistently from concept to final output.

  HOW TO APPLY

  To apply, follow the prompts, select “join the team” and please attach a link to your portfolio.

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• Web Designer (Freelance partner)

  

  WHY WORK FOR YL?

  At YL, we’re big believers in collaborative working and that every team member plays a vital role in the success of a project.
  
  We’re on the hunt for freelance team members specializing in website design, willing to join a diverse agency, open to new ideas, and driven by a passion for producing the best creative work possible.
  
  The basis of our creative team model is that we create custom teams of creatives for custom clients, ensuring the best people are on the job; this means we’re always looking for new talents to work with across various creative fields.
  
  If you’re a freelance website designer and think you’d like to join our team, check out the positions below.

  QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

  • A passion for delivering world-class business-smart, creative results.
  • Able to work as part of a team and collaborate with a fluid group of people to ensure project success.
  • Stay attuned to global and local trends in web design and proactively propose ideas.
  • Able to articulate design ideas and have cultivated an approach to respecting diverse cultures and insights.

  OPEN POSITIONS

  • Web designer
  • Frontend developer
  • UI/UX designer

  QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

  • Able to communicate in English or Japanese.
  • Senior-level skills in tools required for web design (Figma, XD, Ai, Ps)
  • General knowledge required for web development (at a level where you can communicate effectively with developers)
  • Passion for creatives and business development.

  HOW TO APPLY

  • To apply, follow the prompts, select “join the team” and please attach a link to your portfolio.

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• Freelance partner

  

  WHY WORK FOR YL?

  At YL, we’re big believers in collaborative working and that every team member plays a vital role in the success of a project.
  
  We’re on the hunt for freelance team members specializing in website design, willing to join a diverse agency, open to new ideas, and driven by a passion for producing the best creative work possible.
  
  The basis of our creative team model is that we create custom teams of creatives for custom clients, ensuring the best people are on the job; this means we’re always looking for new talents to work with across various creative fields.

  QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

  • A passion for delivering world-class business-smart, creative results.
  • Able to work as part of a team and collaborate with a fluid group of people to ensure project success.
  • Able to articulate ideas and have cultivated an approach to respecting diverse cultures and insights.
  • Must have over 5 years of experience in the industry.

  OPEN POSITIONS

  • Creative director
  • Art director
  • Graphic designer
  • Video director
  • Front-end engineer
  • Back-end engineer
  • Social media planner

  QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

  • Able to communicate in English or Japanese.
  • Passion for creatives and business development.

  HOW TO APPLY

  • To apply, follow the prompts, select “join the team” and please attach a link to your portfolio.

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• Business Development Lead – Educational Business (Full-time)

  

  Why work for YL?

  At YL, we believe that the most meaningful work happens at the intersections— where brand meets culture, creative meets strategy, and vision meets reality. As we venture into a new educational business business, we seek an action-oriented Business Developer to drive the day-to-day operations of this venture.
  
  We are looking for someone eager to craft unforgettable educational experiences, capable of managing the countless moving parts required to bring a successful event to life. In essence, we need an all-rounder who thrives in dynamic environments.

  ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong operational mindset with keen attention to detail in managing logistics, from venue coordination to material preparation and participant onboarding.
  • Project management skills, serving as the central point of contact while fostering clear communication across all stakeholders
  • Ability to develop and execute compelling marketing strategies that resonate with our target participants across digital and offline channels
  • Proactive approach to anticipating challenges and implementing solutions

  QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

  • Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency.
  • 2-3 years of experience in event marketing, project management, or operations roles.
  • Passion for education and workshop design

  HOW TO APPLY

  To apply, follow the prompts, select “join the team” and please attach a link to your portfolio.

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• Internship

  

  WHY WORK FOR YL?

  At YL, we love to work with fresh talent and cherish the opportunity to offer creatives the chance to develop and grow through real-world, on-the-job experience.
  
  YL is currently looking for Tokyo-based interns interested in creative strategy and ideation to work alongside the internal YL team on a range of projects, both for external clients and in-house projects.
  
  A proactive attitude and willingness to learn are more important than past experience. Ideally, you’d be able to communicate fluently in English and/or Japanese as those are the main languages used in the office.

  WE'RE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING:

  • Fluent in English, with Japanese ability a plus
  • Knowledge/ understanding of social media trends
  • Ability to create digital content for social media
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • An understanding of the design/creative world discourse (trends, developments etc)
  • A portfolio of work (in any format) showcasing skills and knowledge

  CONDITIONS

  • Transportation fee is covered
  • This is a paid internship, so there will be a stipend (negotiable)
  • Office/ remote hybrid work model is possible
  • Time dedication is flexible, but ideally, we'd like someone who can dedicate 24 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months.

  TO APPLY

  • To apply, follow the prompts, select "join the team" and please attach a link to your portfolio.

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