EN / JP
CAREERS
Design what comes next.
INDIGO DESIGN works across product, furniture, spatial and brand design, while continuously exploring new fields.
We are looking for designers who go beyond simply shaping what is given—designers who question what has yet to be defined and translate ideas and concepts into form.
Balancing beauty and function, technology and sensibility, and considering the relationship between people and society, we are looking for those who want to shape what comes next with us.
POSITION
PRODUCT DESIGNER | Full-time
INDIGO DESIGN works across a diverse range of projects, with product design at its core—from furniture to emerging fields of technology.
You will be involved throughout the design process, from concept development and design exploration to prototyping and production.
We are looking for a designer who goes beyond simply giving form to requirements, and asks why a design should take the form it does.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Develop concepts and designs for products and furniture
Develop designs through sketches and 3D CAD
Explore materials, CMF, and specifications
Develop and evaluate prototypes using physical and VR environments
Collaborate with manufacturers and engineers through production
Work across related fields, including brand and spatial design
Collaborate with international brands and participate in exhibitions in Japan and abroad
Depending on the project, you will be involved throughout the process—from initial concept and development to production and presentation.
REQUIREMENTS
Required
Japanese communication skills are required for this position.
3+ years of professional experience in product design or a related field
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop
Proficiency in 3D CAD / 3D modeling software
Candidates will be evaluated comprehensively based on their portfolio and professional experience, rather than years of experience alone.
Preferred Experience & Skills
Experience with 3D CAD software such as Rhinoceros
Experience in product engineering and production development
Experience in furniture design and development
Rendering and visualization skills
English communication skills
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who shares INDIGO’s approach to design and can think independently, contribute ideas, and proactively move projects forward.
Able to think conceptually and create value through design
Interested in working across disciplines, including furniture, products, and spatial design
Curious about new technologies and unexplored fields
Able to think independently, propose ideas, and proactively move projects forward
Values dialogue and collaboration with team members and external partners
Organized and able to approach work with care and attention to detail
WORKING AT INDIGO
Location
Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
3-minute walk from Kudanshita Station
Employment
Full-time
3-month probationary period
Salary
Based on experience and capabilities
Holidays
Five-day workweek (Monday–Friday)
Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
Golden Week, summer and year-end/New Year holidays
Paid leave
Benefits
Transportation allowance
Social insurance
Holiday work allowance
PROCESS
01 — APPLICATION
Submit Application
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02 — PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Application & Portfolio Review
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03 — INTERVIEW
Interview
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04 — FINAL INTERVIEW
Final Interview
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05 — OFFER
Offer
The selection process may be subject to change.
APPLY
Please prepare the following documents:
• Resume / CV
• Portfolio
Your portfolio should include not only completed designs, but also, where possible, your concepts, thought process, sketches, and development process.
Only candidates who pass the initial screening will be contacted, generally within one week.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through the CONTACT FORM.
For portfolios, resumes, and other attachments, please use a file-transfer service and include the download link in your application.
Application materials will not be returned.
All applications will be handled confidentially.