ByFood is hiringUI/UX Designer

Join our team of adventurous, compassionate, and ambitious foodies!

 

About byFood:

ByFood.com is Japan’s rapidly expanding one-stop platform for foodie travelers. We are seeking new team members excited to be a part of growing our international company. ByFood won the ​3rd UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition and other prestigious awards in recognition of our unique approach to accessible and sustainable tourism.

 

On byFood, users can book food experiences through our site, like cooking classes and food tours, and make easy restaurant reservations without using Japanese. We aim to connect with travelers through every part of their experience, from the early planning stages to the trip itself, and maintain a connection long after they have returned home.

 

In addition, for every experience booking or restaurant reservation placed on the platform, byFood donates school meals to children in need through the Food for Happiness program. So far, over 560K donations have been made through this initiative.

 

🎨 Shape the Future of Food Exploration

ByFood.com is looking for a creative and user-centric UI/UX Designer to join our team. If you have a passion for crafting beautiful and intuitive digital experiences, and a love for food that matches, we’re looking for you. This is your chance to influence how food lovers around the globe explore, discover, and book culinary adventures.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Design and iterate on the user interfaces of our website, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience from start to finish.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to create innovative design solutions that balance user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.
• Develop and maintain design wireframes, mockups, and specifications as needed.
• Advocate for UI/UX best practices within the team, and contribute to the development of our design system.

 

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a portfolio that demonstrates experience in designing web and mobile applications, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Holds a degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or has equivalent practical experience.
• Is proficient in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar.
• Has experience conducting user research and usability testing to guide design decisions.
• Is an excellent communicator, capable of conveying ideas clearly and effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Has a passion for food and a desire to create engaging experiences for a global community of food lovers.

 

Why Join ByFood.com?

• Play a pivotal role in enhancing the way people discover and enjoy food experiences.
• Work in a dynamic, international environment with a team that’s passionate about bridging culinary cultures and tech.
• Benefit from a flexible work schedule and the possibility of remote work.
• Have access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.

 

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Birthday holiday
• Financial support for personal growth

 

Remarks:

• Full remote work is available from overseas
• It would be the "Outsourcer Contract (Service Agreement)" which means it is not the employment contract

 

＊Please provide a Portfolio link with your application that showcase your expertise and versatility as a designer.