Web Director
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Job Summary
Job Description
Web Director
Location: Tokyo (Tokyo Office)
Employment Type: Haken
Role Overview
We are seeking a Web Director to lead the localization of global companies websites and digital advertisements for the Japanese market.
You will manage entire project cyclesfrom planning and design to production management and final quality checksworking closely with internal teams and external partners.
This role is ideal for someone who can balance creative thinking with strong project management and clear client communication.
Responsibilities
Planning & Design
- Define requirements through direct communication with clients
- Design site structure and visual concepts based on agreed specifications
- Propose UX/UI approaches optimized for the Japanese market
- Provide creative input to strengthen the effectiveness of localized content
Project Management & Execution
- Manage project schedules and ensure timely delivery of all assigned tasks
- Coordinate with internal designers engineers and external vendors
- Hold regular client meetings: provide progress updates clarify requirements propose solutions
- Handle resource coordination issue resolution and risk management
- Ensure smooth production workflows and transparent communication across teams
Quality Assurance
- Collaborate with QA teams to ensure correct display and functionality across all major devices and browsers
- Verify that localized content aligns with brand technical and usability standards
- Take ownership of the final quality of all deliverables
Work Location
Tokyo Branch (Hybrid/Onsite policies may apply depending on project needs)
Required Skills & Experience
- 5 years of practical experience as a Web Director
- Strong sense of responsibility and ability to stay committed to long-term projects (1 year)
- Basic understanding of HTML / CSS (able to identify what changed and how)
- Excellent communication skills:
- Ability to accurately capture client requirements
- Ability to ask precise questions and clarify unclear points
- Proactive communication and issue-raising
- Strong analytical and informationgathering skills
- Ability to think independently solve problems and take initiative
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating and maintaining websites
- Experience localizing Englishlanguage websites into Japanese
- English proficiency:
- Reading (specifications documents)
- Listening (client calls internal meetings)
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
