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Head of Design

migaku • Japan
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Define and launch a new language app and brand from scratch for Migaku. Design the mobile-first product, brand, and growth experience while working directly with the founder and a small team. Requires hands-on shipped mobile consumer app experience, 0-to-1 founding design experience, and a strong visual portfolio.

Key Highlights
Hands-on Head of Design role building a new mobile-first language app and brand from scratch
Remote-first with Tokyo overlap; relocation to Tokyo available
Compensation varies by location, with 1% – 3% equity
Portfolio with case studies and bold visual work required
Key Responsibilities
Design the core mobile-first experience from scratch, including onboarding, placement, core learning loop, and tap-to-learn interactions
Build the brand from the ground up across identity, motion, and UI
Make complex learning science feel effortless
Design for virality and share-worthy moments
Own growth design from onboarding to retention and free-to-premium conversion
Work closely with engineering to ship and refine quickly
Set the design bar and help hire one or two designers over time
Technical Skills Required
iOS Android Motion Design
Benefits & Perks
Relocation to Tokyo available
1% – 3% equity
Benefits through Deel
Nice to Have
Launched a brand from the ground up with identity, motion, UI, and character
Short-form video or feed-based product experience
Consumer social, entertainment, or creator app experience
Character-led or voice-led consumer brand experience
Motion design for products and social
Learning tools or habit-forming product experience
Products with strong community or viral loops

Job Description

Design and launch a new language app and brand from the team behind Migaku, owning product, brand, and growth from the ground up.

Reporting to: Lucas McCracken, CEO

Location: Hybrid in Tokyo (relocation available) or remote (US, Europe, or APAC) with a few hours of regular overlap with Tokyo working hours

Engagement: Full-time contract, or employment through an employer of record (EOR)

Compensation

  • US based Employee - Contractor $190-220K
  • 1% – 3%
  • UK based Employee - Contractor £100K – £140K
  • 1% – 3%
  • Europe based Employee - Contractor €117K – €164K
  • 1% – 3%
  • Tokyo Employee - Contractor €117K – €164K
  • 1% – 3%
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