PayPay UX Writer (Junior/Mid-Level)

About PayPay

PayPay is a fintech company that has surpassed 70 million users in approximately 7 years since its service launch in 2018. Our team comprises diverse members from about 50 countries and regions.

OUR VISION IS UNLIMITED_

We believe that a clearly defined vision is not necessary to create a future beyond our imagination. PayPay aims to realize visions (futures) that no one can imagine by always maintaining a "Day 1" stance. We are looking for passionate professionals who will tackle this grand vision proactively, refine our products at an overwhelming speed that cannot be matched by others, and drive the adoption of cashless payments in Japan and the financial life platform using them. We seek individuals who can identify challenges independently and collaborate with others to create new value.

Please note that when applying to PayPay Corporation, we kindly request that you refrain from applying concurrently to PayPay Card Corporation or PayPay Securities Corporation.

About the Role

PayPay's product team is dedicated to resolving user inconveniences and providing new value at every touchpoint, starting with payments, not just QR code payments. Every word displayed within our service significantly impacts the user experience. We are seeking a UX Writer to collaborate with designers and drive product development with a user-centric approach.

Responsibilities

Under the support of a Senior UX Writer, you will work with engineers, product managers, and designers to create, proofread, and propose user-friendly and clear UX copy for the app and web services in Japanese.

• Create, structure, and proofread UI text for the PayPay app, merchant-facing app, and web tools.
• Proofread designs created in English, and create/structure Japanese copy.

Scope of Responsibility

• In collaboration with the Senior UX Writer, you will be responsible for user-friendly and clear UX writing that aligns with PayPay's tone and manner.
• Create various texts, including microcopy, push notifications, and email communications for users within the app and web tools.
• Adhere to writing guidelines and propose optimal copy for users, considering design and development constraints.
• Conduct internal and external research to create copy based on data.

Requirements

• Native-level Japanese proficiency.
• Either A or B:
  • A: 3+ years of experience in Japanese-English translation, OR 2+ years of experience in English-to-Japanese localization.
  • B: Experience in UX writing or content writing in Japanese.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of websites and mobile applications (iOS/Android).
• Understanding of basic user flows and UI design.
• Business-level English proficiency (reading, writing, and conversational).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Motivated to develop UX writing skills as a specialized profession, even without prior experience.
• Curious about languages and cultures.
• Flexible and enjoys challenging new things.
• Ability to identify issues and propose solutions for improvement.
• Ability to drive progress at a fast pace.
• Values teamwork and can communicate smoothly with members of other disciplines.
• Eager to learn and receptive to feedback for continuous improvement.

PayPay 5 Senses

Please refer to PayPay 5 senses to learn what we value at work.

Benefits and Conditions

Employment Type

• Full-time Employee

Work Location

• Hybrid Workstyle: Remote work from office, home, or satellite office.
  • Attendance at the office/remote work will be determined based on the rules of the affiliated organization and work instructions.
  • Satellite office usage is subject to the rules of the affiliated department.

Work Hours

• Super Flex Time System (No Core Hours)
  • Principle: 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM (7 hours 45 minutes of work + 1 hour break)

Holidays

• Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End and New Year holidays, and company-designated days.

Leave

• Annual Paid Leave:
  • 14 days for the first year (prorated based on the month of joining). Usable from the month of joining.
• Personal Leave:
  • 5 days granted annually (3 or 5 days granted for the first year depending on the joining month).
  • This is a unique PayPay paid leave system that can be used for personal/family/pet illnesses, injuries, accompanying medical visits, etc.

Salary

• Annual salary system (includes a portion of fixed overtime pay).
• Determined based on company regulations, considering experience, skills, performance, and contributions.
• Reviewed annually.
• Special one-time payments (incentives) may be provided based on company performance and individual contributions (once a year).
• Overtime and late-night work allowances are provided.
• A portion of the salary can be received via the PayPay account (supports digital salary payments).

Benefits

• Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension, Employment Insurance, Workers' Compensation Insurance).
• Corporate Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Language learning support.

Other Information

• PayPay Inside-Out (Corporate Blog) /JP
• PayPay Inside-out (Corporate Blog) /ENG
• PayPay Product Blog /JP
• PayPay Product Blog /ENG