You will be the link between Urban Sophistication’s global team and everything on the ground in Japan. The role's main focus is coordination - across marketing, retail, operations, logistics, and local partnerships - to help the brand grow in the market.

Location Requirement: You must be based in Japan to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Connect the dots between HQ and Japan—making sure teams are aligned, plans are localized, and timelines stay on track
  •⁠ ⁠Help bring our brand to life through local marketing, retail moments, pop-ups, and activations
• Build strong relationships with local vendors, stores, and suppliers
• Make sure nothing falls through the cracks—especially when multiple teams are involved
  

Requirements:

• Native-level Japanese and English speaker
• Great communicator, super organized, and thrives in a fast-moving environment
• Experience in fashion, retail, or brand operations
• Confident managing multiple threads at once—across different teams, timelines, and goals
• Deep understanding of the Japanese market and how to make a global brand feel local
• Comfortable with early calls or late messages to stay synced with the global team

Urban Sophistication is looking for a graphic designer who lives at the intersection of fashion, culture, and storytelling. You’ll help bring our brand vision to life across digital, print, and product—working closely with our Creative Director.

Location Requirement: You must be based in or willing to relocate to Palo Alto to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop creative assets across channels: email, social, packaging, retail, and OOH
• Build moodboards and visual concepts that translate into cohesive seasonal campaigns and product graphics
• Create detailed tech packs with specifications and techniques for each artwork
• Prepare production-ready files and manage handoffs to vendors and manufacturers
• Collaborate with the product team on graphics for apparel and accessories
• Support brand storytelling moments—from influencer kits to pop-up activations
• Maintain organized project libraries by season and concept

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant graphic design experience
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Technical knowledge of executing graphics on apparel
• Understanding of the fashion and culture consumer landscape
• Ability to manage projects from concept to delivery
• Experience working on a fast-paced, lean team is a plus

Qualifications

• Comfortable working across design, product, and production teams
• Clear, confident communicator
• Passionate about design and fashion
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated but collaborative