UI Designer - AI Neobank App (Japan)

ABOUT BJAK

The original mission of BJAK is we believe people deserve smarter ways to plan, save and grow their money. This is the origin of our name.

Started in 2019, we built the first mobile-first, insurance platform, enabling insurance to be accessible online by millions in the region. Today, its the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia.

Today, we are expanding ways to help people in the region — this includes spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more. Our mission is help people get more from their money every day.

We have teams working around the world, with over 20 nationalities from our offices and remotely, who truly enjoys their work. We are looking for the most talented and driven people we can find. We are looking for people who work for their passion, not counting hours. Who loves building great next-generation products, not status quo. Who cares about redefining how everyone around us can get the best financial applications, not for an exclusive few.

If you're this person, we'd love to talk to you.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a UI Designer to craft intuitive, elegant and high-performing interfaces for BJAK's AI and financial products.

This role is for someone who obsesses over visual quality, interaction details and usability. You'll work closely with product managers and engineers to design mobile-first experiences that make complex financial products feel simple, trustworthy and enjoyable to use.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Design polished, user-centric interfaces for mobile and web products.

• Transform product requirements into wireframes, user flows, prototypes and high-fidelity UI.

• Build intuitive experiences across insurance, payments, claims, investments and other financial services.

• Maintain and evolve BJAK's design system to ensure consistency across products.

• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to deliver pixel-perfect implementation.

• Iterate designs using user feedback, analytics and usability testing.

• Ensure accessibility, responsiveness and visual consistency across different devices and platforms.

• Contribute to improving overall product usability, interaction patterns and visual language.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2–5 years of experience designing digital products, with a strong focus on mobile applications.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design, interaction design and UI craftsmanship.

• Advanced proficiency in Figma, prototyping and modern design workflows.

• Strong understanding of mobile-first design principles, platform guidelines (iOS & Android) and responsive layouts.

• Good understanding of UX principles, information architecture and user-centred design.

• Ability to simplify complex user journeys into intuitive interfaces.

• High attention to detail with strong visual hierarchy, typography and spacing.

• Portfolio is required. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

DESIGN TOOLS

• Figma

• FigJam

• Design Systems

• Interactive Prototyping

• Auto Layout & Components

• Design Tokens

THE KIND OF BUILDER WE WANT

• Thinks in complete user journeys, not just beautiful screens.

• Obsesses over clarity, consistency and usability.

• Designs interfaces that reduce friction and build user trust.

• Works closely with engineers to ensure designs are implemented accurately.

• Moves quickly while maintaining a high standard of visual quality.

• Takes ownership of problems instead of waiting for detailed instructions.

THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR

• Designers who focus only on aesthetics without considering usability.

• People who copy trends without understanding user problems.

• Designers who struggle to collaborate with product and engineering teams.

• Individuals who require extensive direction before making design decisions.

• Candidates who cannot clearly explain the rationale behind their design choices or their individual contributions.

LOCATION

This role is based in Japan. This is a hybrid role. You are expected to work from our Japan office at least 3 days per week.

LANGUAGE

English is our primary working language across our global teams. Strong English communication skills are required.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Our process is designed to move fast:

1. Portfolio review

2. Practical design task (if applicable)

3. Role-specific interview

4. CEO / Final interview

For strong candidates, we aim to complete the process and make an offer within 1 week from the start of the interview process. Candidates who complete assessments promptly will be prioritized.