FOURDIGIT Inc.

【Front-end Engineer】Global Team｜Engage in Projects from Upstream Stages

Frontend Engineer

4.5M - ***M JPY

Overseas 1 More

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

Remote Work from Overseas: No / From Japan: No

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Flex-time Japanese learning support New business Plans for overseas expansion International employees

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Flex-time Japanese learning support New business Plans for overseas expansion International employees

Related Skills

Programming Language

JavaScript TypeScript

Design / Graphic / Creative tools

CSS

Library/Framework

Vue.js React

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Fluent

English: Fluent

JLPT: N1

Preferred

Japanese: Native

English: Fluent

JLPT: N1

Job Description

【Job Overview】
▼ Shaping Ideal Experiences as a Team
- Collaborate with clients, in-house designers, and members from overseas offices to drive projects forward.
- Lead the design and development required to realize the ideal experiences envisioned by the entire team, from a technical perspective.

▼ Engaging in Upstream Processes
- Participate in projects from the early stages, even before clients' requirements are fully defined.
- Conduct meetings with clients, evaluate feasibility from a technical standpoint, and propose the best solutions through technology selection.

▼ Core Implementation and Team Leadership
- Implement technically challenging or core parts of projects.
- Lead the team to ensure the success of the projects.

【Tools Used】
We select the most suitable technologies for each project. Here are some of the commonly used tools and technologies:
▼ Languages:
TypeScript / JavaScript
CSS (SCSS / PostCSS)
▼ Libraries:
React / Vue.js / Vanilla JS
▼ Others:
npm / Yarn
Webpack / NextJS
Lint tools (ESLint, Stylelint, Prettier)
CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Circle CI, Netlify, AWS Code Deploy)
Storybook
GitHub
▼ Design Philosophy:
Component separation based on Atomic Design
BEM CSS naming conventions

【About Foreign Members】
Our team includes members from various countries, including China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sweden. While communication primarily occurs in Japanese, we provide support for learning Japanese after joining the company.

【Recent Project Examples】
- AEON Financial Services ｜AEON WALLET: Developing the next generation of comprehensive financial apps
- NTT Data ｜D-Resilio: Addressing increasingly severe and frequent disasters
- NTT Docomo ｜ahamo: Innovating user-focused mobile communication services

【Position Features and Benefits】
* Problem-Solving for Better Experiences: Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and partners to overcome challenges while staying focused on ideal user experiences. Even those with no prior UX design experience can thrive with the right communication mindset.
* Comprehensive scope: Involvement in every stage of the project allows you to deepen your knowledge across business, design, and technology.
* Diverse experiences across industries: Gain insights into various industries and user needs through hands-on engagement in a wide range of projects.
* Large-scale projects: Participate in high-profile projects, including new service launches, digital transformation initiatives, and IoT tools for leading national clients.
* Flat organizational structure: Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and develop skills based on your initiative.

【Career Path】
The UX engineer role focuses on implementation design and development. In the future, you can transition into a technical consultant role to contribute to projects more strategically.

【Evaluation System】
We emphasize a two-stage growth model: mastering delivery capabilities and advancing to business-driving roles. Key evaluation criteria identify current strengths and areas for growth, helping guide your next steps.
* Team members are categorized into 15 levels based on skill points.
* Evaluations occur twice annually, with promotions and salary adjustments typically conducted annually. In exceptional cases, changes may occur semiannually.

Required Skills and Experiences

【Required Skills】 * 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development using JavaScript (TypeScript) and CSS in Japan * Work experience in Japan as a frontend engineer * Business-level Japanese proficiency (equivalent to JLPT N2 or higher) 【Preferred Skills】 * Experience in development using React or Vue.js * Hands-on experience in direct client negotiations * Experience in developing large-scale web systems or services * Diverse development experience across web front-end, mobile apps, and back-end systems * Leadership experience in discussions about implementation methods and technology selection * Experience explaining feasibility and architecture to clients * Project experience in an international setting 【Desired Traits】 * Willing to embrace challenges and utilize any means necessary to achieve goals * Passionate about design and craftsmanship, with a strong commitment to output quality * Driven by the desire to create products used by many users * Enthusiastic about collaborating with a global team and engaging in cross-cultural communication during development

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Working Condition

【Leave & Holidays】
・Summer holidays
・Bereavement leave
・Personal Anniversary Leave (Special paid leave for a self-chosen day once a year)
・Compensatory leave (Granted when working on holidays due to project demands, unless exceptional circumstances prevent it)
・Paid leave

【Family & Household Support】
・Caregiving leave
・Child allowance (¥10,000 per month per child under compulsory education)
・Maternity leave
・Parental leave
・Shortened working hours system
<Recent Achievements> (July 2023 – June 2024)
・Parental leave return rate: 100%
・Maternity leave: 5 employees
・Parental leave: 6 employees
・Shortened working hours: 4 employees

【Health & Insurance】
・Full social insurance coverage
・Subsidized health checkups
・Subsidized gynecological checkups
・Subsidized flu vaccinations
・Mental health support

【Allowances, Grants, & Awards】
・Commuting allowance
・Condolence and celebration allowances
・Employee recognition program
・Long-service awards
・Company trips
・English learning support program
・HCD certification support program
・Visa sponsorship for international employees
・Japanese language learning support for international employees

【Other Benefits】
・Complimentary coffee, tea, and water
・Tokyo office: Completely smoke-free indoors

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Document Screening
↓
2–3 Interviews
↓
Offer (Conditional Meeting)
↓
Offer Discussion

[About the Interviews]
・The number of interviews may vary depending on the situation.
・The first interview is typically conducted online. To help you get a feel for our office and team atmosphere, the final interview is usually conducted in person at our Tokyo office.
・For candidates residing in distant areas within Japan, we are open to discussing travel expense support for visiting the office.
・Candidates residing overseas will be accommodated with online interviews.

Business (description what they do)

We provide “design” that connects businesses and users. In the ever-expanding digital world, we have continued to aim to create high quality products with a sincere focus on business and users. As a professional partner to our clients, we work side-by-side with them in service creation, DX, and digital initiatives, and provide design and technology that serve as business solutions around the world. We are a partner that works side by side with our clients from SERVICE/UX DESIGN consulting to DESIGN OPS. In new businesses and updates to existing businesses that our clients are trying to create, there is a great need to create all kinds of service experiences from the user’s point of view. We are a partner in creating a better experience for the actual product or service from the upstream, and we work side-by-side with our clients in an organizational structure. NTT Docomo ahamo：https://www.4digit.com/projects/docomo-01 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center|Thailand：https://www.4digit.com/projects/qsncc-01 We are actively working to expand our experience gained in Japan to the ASEAN region, with branches in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia working with local members and clients.

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Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Flex-time Japanese learning support New business Plans for overseas expansion International employees

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Flex-time Japanese learning support New business Plans for overseas expansion International employees

Related Skills

Programming Language

JavaScript TypeScript

Design / Graphic / Creative tools

CSS

Library/Framework

Vue.js React

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Fluent

English: Fluent

JLPT: N1

Preferred

Japanese: Native

English: Fluent

JLPT: N1

Job Description

【Job Overview】
▼ Shaping Ideal Experiences as a Team
- Collaborate with clients, in-house designers, and members from overseas offices to drive projects forward.
- Lead the design and development required to realize the ideal experiences envisioned by the entire team, from a technical perspective.

▼ Engaging in Upstream Processes
- Participate in projects from the early stages, even before clients' requirements are fully defined.
- Conduct meetings with clients, evaluate feasibility from a technical standpoint, and propose the best solutions through technology selection.

▼ Core Implementation and Team Leadership
- Implement technically challenging or core parts of projects.
- Lead the team to ensure the success of the projects.

【Tools Used】
We select the most suitable technologies for each project. Here are some of the commonly used tools and technologies:
▼ Languages:
TypeScript / JavaScript
CSS (SCSS / PostCSS)
▼ Libraries:
React / Vue.js / Vanilla JS
▼ Others:
npm / Yarn
Webpack / NextJS
Lint tools (ESLint, Stylelint, Prettier)
CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Circle CI, Netlify, AWS Code Deploy)
Storybook
GitHub
▼ Design Philosophy:
Component separation based on Atomic Design
BEM CSS naming conventions

【About Foreign Members】
Our team includes members from various countries, including China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sweden. While communication primarily occurs in Japanese, we provide support for learning Japanese after joining the company.

【Recent Project Examples】
- AEON Financial Services ｜AEON WALLET: Developing the next generation of comprehensive financial apps
- NTT Data ｜D-Resilio: Addressing increasingly severe and frequent disasters
- NTT Docomo ｜ahamo: Innovating user-focused mobile communication services

【Position Features and Benefits】
* Problem-Solving for Better Experiences: Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and partners to overcome challenges while staying focused on ideal user experiences. Even those with no prior UX design experience can thrive with the right communication mindset.
* Comprehensive scope: Involvement in every stage of the project allows you to deepen your knowledge across business, design, and technology.
* Diverse experiences across industries: Gain insights into various industries and user needs through hands-on engagement in a wide range of projects.
* Large-scale projects: Participate in high-profile projects, including new service launches, digital transformation initiatives, and IoT tools for leading national clients.
* Flat organizational structure: Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and develop skills based on your initiative.

【Career Path】
The UX engineer role focuses on implementation design and development. In the future, you can transition into a technical consultant role to contribute to projects more strategically.

【Evaluation System】
We emphasize a two-stage growth model: mastering delivery capabilities and advancing to business-driving roles. Key evaluation criteria identify current strengths and areas for growth, helping guide your next steps.
* Team members are categorized into 15 levels based on skill points.
* Evaluations occur twice annually, with promotions and salary adjustments typically conducted annually. In exceptional cases, changes may occur semiannually.

Required Skills and Experiences

After sign up, you can browse all information.

If you already have a GitTap Account, please login.

Working Condition

【Leave & Holidays】
・Summer holidays
・Bereavement leave
・Personal Anniversary Leave (Special paid leave for a self-chosen day once a year)
・Compensatory leave (Granted when working on holidays due to project demands, unless exceptional circumstances prevent it)
・Paid leave

【Family & Household Support】
・Caregiving leave
・Child allowance (¥10,000 per month per child under compulsory education)
・Maternity leave
・Parental leave
・Shortened working hours system
<Recent Achievements> (July 2023 – June 2024)
・Parental leave return rate: 100%
・Maternity leave: 5 employees
・Parental leave: 6 employees
・Shortened working hours: 4 employees

【Health & Insurance】
・Full social insurance coverage
・Subsidized health checkups
・Subsidized gynecological checkups
・Subsidized flu vaccinations
・Mental health support

【Allowances, Grants, & Awards】
・Commuting allowance
・Condolence and celebration allowances
・Employee recognition program
・Long-service awards
・Company trips
・English learning support program
・HCD certification support program
・Visa sponsorship for international employees
・Japanese language learning support for international employees

【Other Benefits】
・Complimentary coffee, tea, and water
・Tokyo office: Completely smoke-free indoors

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Document Screening
↓
2–3 Interviews
↓
Offer (Conditional Meeting)
↓
Offer Discussion

[About the Interviews]
・The number of interviews may vary depending on the situation.
・The first interview is typically conducted online. To help you get a feel for our office and team atmosphere, the final interview is usually conducted in person at our Tokyo office.
・For candidates residing in distant areas within Japan, we are open to discussing travel expense support for visiting the office.
・Candidates residing overseas will be accommodated with online interviews.

Business (description what they do)

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