Would you like to develop products for a rapidly growing D2C brand?
Would you like to develop products for a rapidly growing D2C brand?
HushTug is currently recruiting a full-time product designer to plan and develop leather products.
Would you like to join us in creating a product with your ideal design and experience the thrill of being praised by customers all over Japan?
01 What is HushTug?
HushTug is a men's leather brand founded in 2019.
None of the founding members had any experience in the apparel industry, but the company is run by five full-time employees and has grown to the point where it receives around 100 orders every day.
Although online sales are the main focus, we plan to open our flagship store, the Ikebukuro main store, in 2023, and our second store, the Harajuku Omotesando store, in 2024. We are aiming to open our third store within this year.
The company is currently growing at a speed that surpasses that of established brands that have been in business for decades, and is also expanding into new women's brands and overseas markets.
02 Business Contents
Product designers first learn how to create products that sell.
There are all kinds of products out there in the world, but many of them barely sell and disappear.
There are many reasons why products don't sell, but the main reason is the misconception that "if you make a cool product, it will sell."
Before founding HushTug, we were a web advertising agency, so we are better than other brands at "developing products that sell online."
There are many characteristics of products that sell well online. Here are some specific examples:
- The product category is in demand in the market (calculated based on Google search numbers, etc.)
- High quality (perceived quality) that can be recognized even by an amateur
- Easy-to-use design that blends in with a variety of fashion styles
- Web creative (images/videos) must look good.
These include (and dozens more).
If you keep these things in mind, as we have proven, even an amateur can create a "sellable product."
After its release, this leather sacoche sold out immediately, at a rate of one every two seconds.
Popular HushTug Products
Drawstring leather bag with over 500,000 views on TikTok
Of course, there are also designers who create beautiful, hit products without being conscious of the above.
However, if you can put the principles of sales into words like we do, it is possible to consistently produce hit products, not just once, but over and over again.
Naturally, designers who can create sellable products repeatedly will enjoy a significant increase in market value.
Even if you were to leave HushTug, you would likely receive many offers with high annual salaries.
By working as a product designer at HushTug, you will become a person who is "in demand by any company."
Returning to the main topic, what we look for in a product designer is someone who can "create products that sell."
From the day you join us, you will begin developing the product you want to create.
What kind of bag do you want? What size? What shape of pockets? What price? We'll consider all of these together.
We will also teach you step-by-step how to create products that sell (market research and thinking), so come join us and grow into a first-class designer.
In addition to product development, there are of course also other ancillary tasks such as ordering materials for the products, communicating with craftsmen, and serving customers in the store.
If you are the type of person who chooses a job with the thought, "I only want this job," we believe that you do not have the potential to grow, so please refrain from applying to HushTug.
03 Required talent
Below are the characteristics of people who are a good fit for the HushTug culture and those who are not. Please be sure to read it before applying.
Characteristics of suitable personnel
- Those who have high aspirations to become a top designer and are prepared to spare no effort to achieve that goal.
- Those who are not only good at talking, but also have the ability to act without fear of failure and not give up until they succeed.
- Those who do not blame others or the environment for their failures, but take responsibility for everything themselves, and continue to work toward self-improvement
- People who find joy in satisfying customers and who consider "other people's happiness to be their own happiness"
Characteristics of unsuitable personnel
- People who think it's enough to become a decent designer
- People who have unnecessary pride and are unable to follow advice
- Those who blame others or the environment, do not learn from their mistakes, and have no desire to grow.
- People who think that it's okay as long as they are happy and cannot sympathize with doing business with sincerity towards customers.
04Work style
Workplace
The main place of work is an office located 5 minutes walk from Otsuka Station in Tokyo. You may be asked to work at our Ikebukuro main store and Harajuku Omotesando store on an irregular basis.
At present, there is no possibility of the base being far away from this area or of being transferred.
Product designers often travel by train or car to visit artisans' workshops and other brands' stores to research, so they often work in cafes while traveling rather than working all day in an office.
Workplace atmosphere
The company has five employees, five male and one female (plus two male executives).
There are 12 employees (5 men and 7 women) who are contracted or part-time workers, with an average age of around 25 years old.
Interns' interview notes
[Article] A story about an ordinary college student who loves sports trying SEO marketing with "zero advertising costs"
https://note.com/hushtug/n/n8e034cb44106
[Article] Must-see for student part-timers! Customer service and web skills you can learn at HushTug | Real experiences of people with no experience
https://note.com/hushtug/n/n0c38da6d93d0
[Article] What is it like to be an intern in Bags x SEO Marketing? A student who has been with the company for a few months tells us!
https://note.com/hushtug/n/n5b352f1365e2
Each member works towards high goals every day, but we also aim to create a workplace that thoroughly eliminates all other unnecessary stress (hairstyle and dress code are also optional).
There are no oppressive hierarchical relationships or internal politics in our workplace; everyone is simply focused on improving their own skills and increasing customer satisfaction.
HushTug Designer Nakajima
He also appears on YouTube
Taking action is encouraged, and there is a strong culture in which even failure is valued as evidence of having taken action.
The remote work system that previously existed has now been abolished for productivity reasons, but after coming to the office in the morning, it is acceptable to go to a place where you can concentrate best (a cafe, a park, etc.) and work there.
Also, because we have a small number of employees, you will be able to work closely with the president and vice president, and there are many opportunities to gain exposure to the management of a venture company.
About holidays
One of the cultures at HushTug is to "rest well when you need to rest."
Employees are given two days off per week, and are required to declare their preferred days off for the following week by the previous Sunday.
You are required to come to work on Tuesdays as there is a company-wide meeting, but you are free to take days off on other days.
We do not have holidays on public holidays, but we do have special holidays during Obon and the New Year period.
In addition, all employees are entitled to use 100% of their paid leave, so they can use it freely.
No one is forced to work overtime, so all employees go home on time almost every day.
When you do take a break, make sure to rest well and maximize your performance during work hours.
05 Application Guidelines
| Business Content | Product design work for leather brand "HushTug" |
|---|---|
| Employment status | full-time employee |
| Location | 5F Keian Building, 2-18-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (5 minutes walk from Otsuka Station on the JR Yamanote Line) |
| Working hours and holidays |
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| Salary |
Monthly salary: 300,000 yen and up *Salary increase assessment available 6 months after joining the company Bonus/salary review: once a year (April) |
| Employee Benefits | Complete social insurance Commuting allowance (up to 20,000 yen per month) |
| Eligibility | Nothing in particular (no design experience necessary) |
07 Recruitment Flow
Recruitment will be carried out according to the following process.
Apply by email
Please contact us using the application form at the bottom of this page.
We will respond within 3 business days.
After confirming the interview date via email, please submit your resume.
First interview
You will have a first interview with our CEO, Toda.
We will have casual chats and decide whether or not you will fit into the HushTug culture.
<Toda_SNS Account>
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@ec_web-marketing
Final interview
The final interview will be with Vice President Takahashi and Designer Nakajima.
We will discuss more detailed information, such as the actual work content and requirements, and then decide whether or not to hire you.
Job Offer
We will notify you of the result of your final interview via email within a few days of the interview.
If you are selected, we will discuss and confirm your start date.
08How to Apply
Please apply using the inquiry form at the bottom of this page.
Please contact us by filling out the necessary information below.
- Name
- Age
- Contact email address
- Passion and selling points
09Finally
HushTug is a young brand that was founded only six years ago, but we aim to make it one of the top brands in Japan. We also plan to diversify the brand into other genres beyond leather goods and expand overseas.
HushTug is currently in its early stages, and we expect all current members to play active roles as future executive members.
Compared to large corporations, there are still some areas where our internal structure is not yet fully developed, but everyone there has a venturesome mindset and is eager to grow.
If you produce results, you'll receive a large raise, and you'll also have the opportunity to experience seeing a rapidly expanding brand up close.
Although there are many difficult aspects, I promise that this is an environment where you will be able to look back in the future and truly say, "I'm glad I joined HushTug."
- Do a decent job for a decent salary and waste your life
- Will you place yourself in a challenging but rewarding environment and seize a bright future with your own hands?
It's up to you to decide.
We are looking for applications from enthusiastic individuals who are determined to become top designers.