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I wanted to de-smitify whether working in Japan is truly that harsh.
In this video I share my background, how I got into Japan through a government scholarship, and how I landed jobs through LinkedIn while building my minimal viable portfolio.
From my experience, I did not have the extreme, stay until your boss leaves kind of issues, but I have seen toxic behavior like isolation and bullying in some international companies.
Please share your comments, and whether you want more info about what is like being a Product UX Designer in Japan.
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I’m currently building a hairstylist discovery platform (web app) focused on making it easier to find and book hairstylists without relying on social media.
The platform includes search, stylist profiles, portfolios, and a structured booking request system.
I already have a full product outline, wireframes, and user flows prepared. I’m now looking for a UI/UX designer to bring this to life in Figma with a clean, modern, and intuitive SaaS-style design.
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Search & filtering experience (with optional map view)
Stylist profile & portfolio
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Strong experience in web app / SaaS design
Ability to think through user flows and structure, not just visuals
Clean, modern, minimal design style
Experience creating interactive Figma prototypes
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I can refer someone for this project.
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