Rakuten is seeking a Creative Art Director to lead visual direction for B2B web and marketing initiatives within the Corporate Business Marketing Department. The role typically requires substantial experience in art direction, web design, branding, digital campaigns, and managing creative projects from concept through delivery. Strong skills in visual storytelling, user-focused design, presentation, and collaboration with marketers, writers, developers, and external partners are expected. Candidates should be comfortable shaping brand standards, reviewing creative output, communicating ideas clearly in English and Japanese where required, and working in a fast-paced, international business environment. Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and knowledge of responsive web design are likely expected.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, digital content, fintech, online advertising, travel, mobile communications, and professional business services. Rakuten serves consumers and companies through a membership-based platform that connects its services with rewards and payment solutions. The company has an international workforce and promotes a diverse, technology-driven culture, with English widely used in many corporate divisions. Its Group Sales Division supports business growth through marketing, advertising, partnerships, and corporate solutions. Employees may work with large enterprise clients, internal product teams, and global stakeholders. Rakuten is known for encouraging innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership, although the pace can be demanding and priorities may change quickly in its competitive digital markets.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, digital marketing, design, finance, engineering, hospitality, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Work culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, while many global companies provide more flexible and international environments. Daily life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transportation, reliable services, diverse food, and access to mountains, beaches, and cultural sites. Tokyo has the widest career options but high housing costs; regional cities are generally more affordable and relaxed. Foreign professionals usually need a work visa sponsored by an employer, commonly under an Engineer, Specialist in Humanities, International Services, or Highly Skilled Professional status. Applicants should prepare educational and employment documents and confirm eligibility before moving. Japanese ability improves career prospects and everyday integration, though some multinational workplaces operate mainly in English. Housing deposits, guarantor requirements, and relocation costs should be budgeted carefully.
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