Visual Designer Job at Btrax in San Francisco

Business-level English required; Japanese language skills and cultural knowledge a plus.

About Us

btrax is a cross‑cultural design and innovation agency with teams in San Francisco and Tokyo. We help global brands create meaningful digital experiences through strategy, creativity, and cultural insight.

Role Overview

As a Visual Designer at btrax, you will shape the look and feel of our client work and internal brand. You will craft digital experiences, build cohesive brand identities, and produce high‑quality visuals from websites and product design to presentations and photography. You will also collaborate closely with our SF and Tokyo teams.

We are looking for someone who blends strong technical craft with creative leadership, someone who can propose bold ideas, mentor teammates, and take ownership of visual excellence from concept to launch. If you love turning strategy into compelling design and want to create work that makes an impact globally, you will thrive here

Key Responsibilities

Lead visual design for websites, landing pages, and digital products

Design high‑quality brand identities, design systems, and creative assets

Create polished presentations and pitch decks for clients and internal initiatives

Develop concepts and execute graphics for marketing and social campaigns

Work with Figma for design and prototyping

Build modern, interactive sites using Framer (nice to have but strongly preferred)

Capture and edit photography for brand and event use

Collaborate with strategists, PMs, and engineers across Tokyo & SF

Mentor junior designers and contribute to elevating team‑wide creative quality

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a visual, brand, or digital designer

Strong portfolio showcasing website design, branding, and graphic design

Working experience with Framer (or willingness to quickly become proficient)

Ability to produce high‑quality photography and visual storytelling

Leadership mind‑set and ability to guide projects and junior designers

Creative problem‑solving and ability to work independently

Experience with AI tools

Overseas work or study experience a plus (global mindset appreciated)

Why Join Us?

A highly creative, global team environment

Projects with major brands and fast‑growing startups

Freedom to propose new visual directions and lead creative initiatives

Growth opportunities within a design‑driven organization

Chance of going to Japan on a business trip