[On-site] Design Career Talks - Insider Secrets to Design Career in Japan

Design Career Talks: Insider Secrets to Design Career in Japan
Hey, Product Friends! 🌟 Welcome to Tokyo Design Community—Your Supportive Network for Professional Growth! ✨
Ready to unlock the secrets of Japan's design job market? Join our upcoming session where we're teaming up with CREABA to bring you insider knowledge and proven career strategies from industry experts!

Are you:

• Curious about breaking into Japan's competitive design job market?
• Looking to understand what makes candidates stand out to employers?
• Eager to learn career transition strategies from industry experts?

We Understand Your Journey 🌿 You Might Be Wondering:

• How can I successfully pivot into a design career in Japan?
• What do headhunters and hiring managers really look for in design candidates?
• How is Japan's design job market different from other countries?

🚀 Event Highlights:

1. Career Transition Mastery: Learn proven strategies for pivoting into design from any background
2. Japan Market Intelligence: Get insider knowledge of hiring trends and employer expectations
3. Real Success Stories: Hear firsthand from someone who made the career leap successfully
4. Interactive Q&A: Direct access to ask about job search strategies, portfolio tips, and career advancement
5. Professional Networking: Connect with fellow job seekers and industry professionals

Featured Speakers & Topics:
Annie Hoang - Designer, Educator & Professional Speaker 🚀

• Has coached 500+ students worldwide since 2019, empowering creative confidence and career exploration
• Founder of CREABA, specializing in future-ready skills development

Mark Yamada - Client Partner & Tech Recruitment Expert 💼

• Rich experience in recruitment, supporting both startups and established companies to find matching product talents
• Shares practical job-hunting strategies tailored for designers in today's competitive market

Nicole - Lead UX Designer, Global E-commerce Company ⚡
Topic: "Pivots, Persistence, & Tea Ceremony Schools: Navigating My Own Design Adventure"

• Successfully Transitioning into Product Design in Japan
• 6 years navigating freelance, startup, agency, and in-house ecosystems in Tokyo
• Drives digital transformation through design thinking and operations

About the Collaboration:
Tokyo Design Community is partnering with CREABA, a creative education organization that focuses on irreplaceable 21st-century skills and mindsets. Their learner-centered programs empower global talents to thrive in the 4.0 era and achieve meaningful work. Backed by partnerships with leading educational institutions and industry professionals, together we're creating an essential resource for anyone serious about building a design career in Japan's unique market.

Our Community: Where Curiosity Meets Opportunity, Theory Meets Practice 💫
We're a diverse, welcoming collective of:

• Product Managers
• Designers
• Developers
• Marketers
• Entrepreneurs
• Students

All United by One Goal: Succeeding in Japan's Design Job Market 🤝
🟢 A supportive, judgment-free environment to learn job search strategies and build career connections
🟢 We'll ensure everyone gets actionable insights they can apply immediately to their job search