To all aspiring Architects and Designers,
Design has the power to shape both the extraordinary and the everyday, influencing the future of cities as much as the quiet richness of daily life.
That is why we believe even the smallest acts of design carry both responsibility and possibility.
Through architecture, design, and the collective experiences we have gathered along the way, TPOD continues to explore how relationships between people, nature, society, and living itself can become richer and more meaningful.
In many ways, our work is driven by a simple question:
“How do we want to live?”
Perhaps the answer exists somewhere just beyond what we can imagine, hidden within dreams that have not yet taken shape in the world.
We do not claim to have all the answers.
But we are a team that continues to question conventions, embrace uncertainty, and search relentlessly through dialogue, experimentation, and repeated trial and error.
We believe that good design, born from genuine intention, can quietly move society forward, accumulating into places that inspire wonder, moments that stay in people’s hearts, and ways of living that help us see the world, and one another, with greater warmth, optimism, and connection.
And we look forward to taking on that challenge together with those who share this vision.
Collective Creation
In an age where the meaning of richness and fulfillment continues to evolve,
no single perspective or experience alone can lead to the best solution.
In our pursuit of dissolving the boundaries between people, nature, and society,
we search for clues within the fluidity between disciplines.
Through interdisciplinary dialogue and the cross pollination of values,
through the exchange of knowledge and the negotiation of worldviews,
we seek the kind of collaborative energy from which new possibilities lie await.
For those whose ambitions resonate with ours,
we look forward to discovering what may emerge through our chemical reaction.
No vacancies
• Architectural design (conceptual design, residential environment design) and CG creation
• Conceptual design, urban planning, interior design
• Preparation of various proposals
• Research
• Design management at construction sites
• Project management, schedule management, cost management, etc.
• Assistance in preparing estimates and contracts
• Client interaction and phone support
• Assistance with administrative document creation, accounting support such as receipt organization, office supplies management
• Communication with clients and other professionals
• Coordination and setup of domestic meetings, assistance with contracts and bookkeeping
• Other duties as required
Qualifications:
• University degree or higher (Architecture/Art-related field)
• Possession of a first-class architect license or an equivalent foreign architecture license
• Exceptional in architectural design, with a strong drive and flexibility
• Ability to work in Japanese and English (business level)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in designing offices, hotels, luxury residences, and commercial/mixed-use facilities
Required IT Skills:
• PC skills (Excel/Word/Illustrator/Photoshop)
• CAD skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, etc.)
Full-time Employee (Terms based on internal regulations)
• Salary: ¥350,000 (negotiable and may be adjusted upward or downward depending on their experiences)
Desirable Qualifications:
• Working experience of designing offices, hotels, or complex facilities
Employment Conditions and Benefits
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Location: Kyoto Office
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, summer vacation, New Year’s vacation
• Annual Holidays: 124 days
• Probation Period: 4 months
• Transportation: Reimbursement based on company policy
• Salary Increase: Available (in April) Subject to workload, performance, attitude, abilities, and company’s financial situation
• Bonus: Available (in December) Subject to workload, performance, attitude, abilities, and company’s financial situation
• Retirement Benefits: Available
• Social Insurance: Full coverage
Job Description:
•Assisting architects
•Research
•Creating models
•Other duties as required
Qualifications:
•University or graduate students (majors in architecture, art, or fine arts), recent graduates, or general applicants
•Individuals with strong talent in architectural design, who can approach tasks flexibly and with dedication
•Ability to work in Japanese and English (business level)
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience in architectural design or design work
Required IT Skills:
• PC skills (Excel/Word/Illustrator/Photoshop)
• CAD skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, etc.)
Employment Type:
Part-time
•Hourly wage: ¥1,150 and above (higher rate based on skills and experience)
•Location: Kyoto Office
•Transportation expenses: Actual cost reimbursed for public transportation
•Pay raises: Available
How to Apply
To apply, please send us your portfolio (PDF file, no bigger than 5MB) and CV(Japanese-written) to
secretary@tpod.design
Subject: Job Application
Please write all application documents and the email in Japanese.
Or mail to the following address:
#302 Gokomachi Bldg, 553 Bishamon-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 604-0981
the Power of Design Co.,ltd. (Human Resources Officer: Nakagawa)