We are looking for an enthusiastic, early-career Junior Interior Designer to join our team, working on a hybrid basis from our Tokyo office and from home. In this role you will be a key member of our Design function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Interior Design, AutoCAD and 3ds Max to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
This role is open to fresh graduates and those early in their careers (0 to 1 years of experience). We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in Interior Design and AutoCAD, a hunger to learn, attention to detail and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Above all, we value curiosity, ownership and a positive attitude.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Vanta Works is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Junior Interior Designer at Vanta Works, you will play a central role within our Design function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Collaborate closely with product and engineering to ensure designs are feasible and faithfully implemented.
- Present and defend your design rationale to stakeholders, and incorporate feedback constructively.
- Balance user needs, business goals and technical constraints to arrive at pragmatic, elegant solutions.
- Run usability testing and iterate on designs based on qualitative and quantitative insights.
- Advocate for the user and for good design practice throughout the product development process.
- Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes and high-fidelity designs that clearly communicate your ideas.
- Conduct and synthesise user research to ground design decisions in real customer needs and behaviours.
- Contribute to and evolve the design system, maintaining consistency across products and platforms.
- Maintain a high bar for craft, attention to detail and brand consistency in everything you ship.
- Lead the design of intuitive, accessible and visually compelling experiences from initial concept through to final delivery.
- Stay current with design trends, tools and accessibility standards, and share learnings with the team.
- Prepare clean, well-organised handoff files and specifications for engineering.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
What we're looking for
0-1 years of experience; fresh graduates are encouraged to applyStrong working knowledge of Interior Design, AutoCAD and 3ds Max
Bachelor's degree in Design
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Vanta Works, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- a company-supported retirement savings plan, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Design