MADE IN JAPAN hotels and restaurants for people all over the world.
Plan Do See is a hotel management company now in its 32nd year, with operations in 51 locations around the world.
From hotels, inns, restaurants, weddings and consulting, we handle everything from planning to management to create spaces and experiences that make the most of the unique characteristics of the region.
Our corporate philosophy is "Japanese hospitality to people all over the world."
We take advantage of historic architecture and locations that are rooted in the local community to continue creating unique spaces.
We will continue to expand our operations both in Japan and overseas, aiming to increase the value of the city while creating and evolving a comfortable place for both visitors and workers.
We are recruiting for a "Graphic Designer (Director candidate)" for our Head Office Quality Design Department.
Our code of conduct: "I am one of the customers."
This job involves working on product production and graphic design while imagining what would make you happy if you were one of the people receiving that space or experience.
■ Supervision of branding and design for existing stores
You will be responsible for designing shop cards and menus necessary for store operations, as well as producing various tools to maintain the brand's world view.
■ Planning proposals related to new business openings
For new business openings, you will be involved in a wide range of work, from creating concepts and logos to planning signs and producing graphic tools.
■Work as a director
In addition to carrying out your own design work, you will also be tasked with acting as a director, communicating our intentions and concepts to external designers and carrying them out in production.
The appeal of the job
A job that spreads the charm of Japan to the world
We operate establishments with histories and stories that have been cherished in each region, such as the Oriental Hotel Kobe, the oldest hotel in Japan; the restaurant Kawabun in Nagoya, which has a 400-year history; the Marufukuro hotel, which was renovated from the former Nintendo headquarters in Kyoto; and the Ochiairo inn in Izu, a tangible cultural property beloved by many literary figures.
Adding your own creations and ideas to such a store space will further increase its value and make customers happy. This process gives you a great sense of fulfillment and accomplishment in this job.
In-house design team
As an in-house designer and director, I am able to continuously monitor the actual completion of the tools I have planned and created, and how they are received by customers.
One of the great rewards of my job is being able to continually pursue the question, "What kind of product will provide even greater satisfaction?" while receiving feedback from our on-site team members and customers.
Flexible working hours that allow you to manage your own work place and time
The department operates a flexible working system, allowing employees to manage their own schedules and attendance.
In addition to our head office in Azabudai Hills, there are a variety of options for where you can work, including your home, one of our stores, or a cafe.
We encourage you to work in a way that maximizes your performance.
Selected as one of the best companies to work for
Plan・Do・See has been ranked in the "Best Companies to Work For" for 10 consecutive years, and has also ranked first in the women's category for three consecutive years. We believe that maximizing the productivity of the company is achieved by ensuring that each and every employee has the utmost job satisfaction, so we have created a thorough management system, personnel evaluation, and welfare programs.
Employee Interview
Joined mid-career in 2018
Graphic Director Fumio Okayama
What led you to change jobs to Plan-Do-See?
While gaining a wide range of experience from planning to design at a small production company, I began to seek an environment where I could work with a more diverse range of people and be involved with brands for the long term. I was attracted by the opportunity to be involved in memorable experiences such as travel and food, and the opportunity to see the results of the project through to the end, all in-house, so I decided to change jobs to Plan-Do-See.
What projects are you currently working on?
Currently, I am in charge of planning and designing new store opening projects while overseeing the branding of six of our existing stores. I am involved in new store formats in Nagoya, as well as openings in Yokohama and Hakuba, and am designing the overall worldview of the brand through logo and various tool production and sign planning.
What are the moments in your work that you feel are rewarding?
I feel a great sense of accomplishment when my ideas and creations are reflected in actual spaces and services, bringing smiles to customers' faces and the enthusiasm of on-site staff. In one case, we adapted the packaging of a popular product with a stained glass pattern, working with on-site staff and external designers to achieve both practicality and brand identity. When I saw how happy people were with the finished product, I realized how glad I was to have been involved.
Please tell us about the atmosphere and appeal you feel after actually working here.
When developing new stores, I'm attracted to the culture where field members are involved from the early stages and opinions can be exchanged on an equal footing regardless of department or seniority. Before joining the company, I was worried that "it would be full of sparkling people...", but in reality, it's people who genuinely love the products and the space who are working positively, and I feel that this passion creates the atmosphere throughout the company.
