Creative professionals such as graphic designers, web designers, UI/UX designers, and fashion designers can apply under the “Technology” or “Humanities” categories of the Engineer visa. This article covers application specifics for design and fashion fields.
Reference: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, “Clarification of Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”
Approved Design Work
| Position | Category | Education Required |
|---|
| Graphic Designer | Technology | Design university/vocational school |
| Web Designer | Technology | Design or IT education |
| UI/UX Designer | Technology | Design or IT education |
| Product Designer | Technology | Industrial design education |
| Interior Designer | Technology | Architecture/design education |
| Art Director | Humanities | Design + management |
Approved Fashion Work
| Position | Category | Education Required |
|---|
| Fashion Designer | Technology | Fashion design education |
| Pattern Maker | Technology | Fashion education |
| Merchandiser (MD) | Humanities | Business/marketing education |
| Press / PR | Humanities/International | Marketing/language skills |
| Buyer | Humanities/International | Business/language skills |
Denied Work
| Work | Reason |
|---|
| Factory sewing | Simple labor |
| Apparel retail staff | No specialized knowledge |
| Model | May fall under “Entertainer” visa |
Salary Standards
| Position | New Graduate Estimate | Experienced Estimate |
|---|
| Graphic Designer | ¥200-250K/month | ¥250-400K/month |
| Web Designer | ¥220-280K/month | ¥280-450K/month |
| UI/UX Designer | ¥250-300K/month | ¥300-500K/month |
| Fashion Designer | ¥200-250K/month | ¥250-400K/month |
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