Mid-career Professional
Career recruitment

Application Requirements

Sales positions
  • Looking for head office
  • Recruiting for Osaka Office
  • Looking for Kyushu Branch
  • Chubu Branch Recruiting
Planning positions
  • Looking for head office
Design positions
  • Tohoku branch recruiting
  • Chubu Branch Recruiting
  • Recruiting for Osaka Office
  • Looking for head office
Director position
  • Looking for head office
  • Recruiting for Osaka Office
  • Looking for Kyushu Branch
designer
  • Recruiting for Osaka Office
  • Looking for head office
Staff Positions - Business Administration
  • Looking for head office
Staff Positions - Legal
  • Looking for head office
Staff Position - Human Resources
  • Looking for head office
Staff - IT/System
  • Looking for head office

Sales/Headquarters

Business that connects clients and our project members (planners, designers, directors). As our point of contact, it is an important role to accurately grasp the client's given (budget, delivery date, quality, etc.) and the issues we want to solve. As a project leader, he manages the project consistently, including team formation, schedule adjustment, and budget management.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Sales/Osaka office

Business that connects clients and our project members (planners, designers, directors). As our point of contact, it is an important role to accurately grasp the client's given (budget, delivery date, quality, etc.) and the issues we want to solve. As a project leader, he manages the project consistently, including team formation, schedule adjustment, and budget management.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Sales/Kyushu Branch

Business that connects clients and our project members (planners, designers, directors). As our point of contact, it is an important role to accurately grasp the client's given (budget, delivery date, quality, etc.) and the issues we want to solve. As a project leader, he manages the project consistently, including team formation, schedule adjustment, and budget management.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Sales/Chubu Branch

Business that connects clients and our project members (planners, designers, directors). As our point of contact, it is an important role to accurately grasp the client's given (budget, delivery date, quality, etc.) and the issues we want to solve. As a project leader, he manages the project consistently, including team formation, schedule adjustment, and budget management.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Planning/headquarters

At the concept stage of the client's business, we set the business theme and concept based on the client's request and survey and analysis of the business environment, and based on that, we create a specific proposal and detailed plan. In addition to planning museums, showrooms, events and sales promotions, we also provide consulting services such as MD (merchandise planning) and leasing (attracting tenants) for commercial facilities.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

concept design position/Tohoku branch

We get involved from the research and planning stage, and carry out high-quality planning and concept design work while taking into account the client's business theme, requests, challenges, budget, schedule, and social needs.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2019: 70%
FY2020: 30%
FY2021: 28%
*Publication date: January 31, 2022

concept design position/Chubu branch

We get involved from the research and planning stage, and carry out high-quality planning and concept design work while taking into account the client's business theme, requests, challenges, budget, schedule, and social needs.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

concept design position/Osaka office

We get involved from the research and planning stage, and carry out high-quality planning and concept design work while taking into account the client's business theme, requests, challenges, budget, schedule, and social needs.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

concept design position/Head office

We get involved from the research and planning stage, and carry out high-quality planning and concept design work while taking into account the client's business theme, requests, challenges, budget, schedule, and social needs.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Director/Headquarters

Product (production management)
He takes concept design drawn up by clients and designers and turns them into actual "spaces." He oversees manufacturing from various perspectives, including safety, quality, budgets, and process management.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Director/Osaka office

Product (production management)
He takes concept design drawn up by clients and designers and turns them into actual "spaces." He oversees manufacturing from various perspectives, including safety, quality, budgets, and process management.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Director/Kyushu Branch

Product (production management)
He takes concept design drawn up by clients and designers and turns them into actual "spaces." He oversees manufacturing from various perspectives, including safety, quality, budgets, and process management.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Designer/Osaka office

For projects in a variety of markets, we carry out design work that takes into consideration concept design intent, functionality, quality, safety performance, and budget, as well as laws, regulations, and environmental measures.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Designer/Headquarters

For projects in a variety of markets, we carry out design work that takes into consideration concept design intent, functionality, quality, safety performance, and budget, as well as laws, regulations, and environmental measures.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Staff Positions - Business Administration/Headquarters

A position that supports corporate management. With a strategic perspective, he performs various tasks in the head office functional departments such as human resources, accounting, general affairs, legal affairs, and corporate planning.
Taking a medium- to long-term view of company management, formulating and implementing specific measures to support the management foundation in order to realize the company-wide vision.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Staff Positions - Legal/Headquarters

A position that supports corporate management. With a strategic perspective, he performs various tasks in the head office functional departments such as human resources, accounting, general affairs, legal affairs, and corporate planning.
Taking a medium- to long-term view of company management, formulating and implementing specific measures to support the management foundation in order to realize the company-wide vision.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Staff Positions - Human Resources/Headquarters

A position that supports corporate management. With a strategic perspective, he performs various tasks in the head office functional departments such as human resources, accounting, general affairs, legal affairs, and corporate planning.
Taking a medium- to long-term view of company management, formulating and implementing specific measures to support the management foundation in order to realize the company-wide vision.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2019: 70%
FY2020: 30%
FY2021: 28%
*Publication date: January 31, 2022

Staff - IT/System/Headquarters

A position that supports corporate management. With a strategic perspective, he performs various tasks in the head office functional departments such as human resources, accounting, general affairs, legal affairs, and corporate planning.
Taking a medium- to long-term view of company management, formulating and implementing specific measures to support the management foundation in order to realize the company-wide vision.

Employment status

full-time or contract employee

Work location

According to the work location of each job type applied for

Working hours

Scheduled working hours 9:00-17:30 Break 60 minutes (actual work 7.5 hours)
There is a flextime system

Salary

Determined according to company regulations after considering experience and ability for each job type

bonus

Twice a year (June, December)

Allowances

Commuting allowance, telecommuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc.

holiday vacation

[Holidays] 2 full days off per week, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
[Vacation] Paid vacation (10 days in the first year of employment, plus 2 days every year thereafter, up to a maximum of 20 days)
Refreshment, congratulations and condolences, transfer, before and after childbirth, childcare, nursing care, public injury, volunteer leave, etc.

Welfare

[Systems] Various social insurance, telework system, flextime system, childcare/nursing care shorter working hours system, in-house recreation club activities, etc.

Disclosure of mid-career hiring ratio based on the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Measures

FY2020: 29%
FY2021: 28%
FY2022: 69%
*Publication date: January 31, 2024

Recruitment introduction

松本 恵
Human Resources Development Department Recruitment DivisionMegumiMatsumoto

Each employee is unique

I changed jobs from another industry, but as I had imagined, it was a company with a wide variety of employees. We are working on a one-of-a-kind space with the collective strength of our highly specialized employees. It's a long-established company that has been around for over 130 years, but I think the company's culture is neither too old nor too new.
We would like to convey the appeal of our company through interviews.

林 陽子
Human Resources Development Department Recruitment DivisionYokoHayashi

A company with many employees who enjoy their work!

I joined the company mid-career, and what I feel every day is that there are many employees at NOMURA who enjoy their work. Although there are difficulties behind the fun and fulfillment, I feel that there is a lot of communication between employees, and that many employees work with enthusiasm and enjoyment. I look forward to meeting people who can enjoy working at NOMURA!

杉野 佑樹
Human Resources Development Department Recruitment DivisionYukiSugino

There are infinite fields of activity!

Our company solves various social issues around the world by utilizing the individuality of each individual with the keyword "space creation" in mind, so I believe you will be able to find a field where you can thrive by utilizing your expertise and interests.
Why not turn your passion into a job?

江村 泰輔
Human Resources Development Department RecruitmentSectionTaisuke Emura

A company that realizes curiosity!

When I joined the company mid-career, I imagined it to be a strict company with a history of over 130 years. However, as I got to know the company better, I realized that all of our employees had a basic mindset of ``It looks interesting!'' and ``It's exciting!''. Every day I think it's a wonderful environment to be able to work with that kind of mindset. We look forward to seeing you at the selection.

西村 史朗
Human Resources Development Department Recruitment DivisionShiroNishimura

A company where individuality and organization are fused!

When I first joined the company mid-career, I was worried about whether I would be able to fit in with the company, which has a long history and has a lot of individuality. I believe that there is an environment where people with various backgrounds can flourish to their full potential! We look forward to seeing you!

CultureGet to know the company culture

Creating spaces that move people's hearts. The challenge of designers aiming to become a world-class concept design team.

Creating spaces that move people's hearts. The challenge of designers aiming to become a world-class concept design team.

2007年に入社後、現在はクリエイティブ本部第一デザインセンターでルームチーフを務める吉村 峰人。商業空間から個人邸まで幅広いデザインを手掛け、「空気まるごとデザインする」という独自の哲学で人々の心を動かす空間づくりに取り組んでいます。仕事への情熱と、デザイナーとしての新たな挑戦を語ります。 「空気まるごとデザインする」。新しい価値を生み出すプロジェクトの裏側アニヴェルセル  表参道乃村工藝社のクリエイティブ本部 第一デザインセンター デザイン5部に所属する吉村。ルームチーフとして、ときにプランニングチームと共に商業空間からレジデンスまで幅広い領域のデザインを手掛けています。 吉村「具体的には、個人邸を含めて10軒以上の住宅のデザインを手掛けているほか、カジュアルなイタリアン料理店や銀座の高級時計店、富裕層向けの会員制サロンとさまざま。ライフスタイルにまつわる大空間から小空間まで、多岐にわたるプロジェクトに携わっています」吉村の仕事は、単なる空間づくりにとどまりません。そこには、人々の心の動きや空気感までをデザインするという一貫した想いがあります。吉村「私はよく『空気まるごとデザインします』とお客さまにお伝えするんですが、ただ斬新に空間をかっこよくしようとしているわけではありません。そこで過ごす時間がどう素敵な空気を纏ってくれるのか、そこに重点を置いて平面構成を熟考しています。これは住宅のみならず飲食やホテルにも共通していますね」 吉村の仕事の特徴の一つが、企画を担うプランニングチームとの協働。特に、新しい価値を生み出したいプロジェクトではその効果が顕著に表れます。吉村「例えば『アニヴェルセル  表参道』。開業25周年にあたっての大型改修工事プロジェクトでは街にもっとオープンな存在でありたい、結婚式場のみならず新たな活用方法にチャレンジしたいというお客さまからのご要望がありました。プランニングチームが入ってくれたことで表参道に来る人たちの特徴や結婚式市場の動向、企業パーティーで求められている世界観など、デザイン以外の視点から関連データの深い分析ができました。そしてデザインに対する言語化もうまくしてくれたことで各フロアごとのデザインに深みが出て、お客さまにも伝わりやすくなりました。チームの垣根を越えて協力し合える環境が乃村工藝社の面白いところだと思いますし、私自身の学びも多いですね」吉村の仕事に対する姿勢は、常に新しいものを生み出そうとする挑戦精神に溢れています。吉村「ほぼ全てのお客さまが、今までにはなかった新しい活用方法やシーンを創出したいと考えており、新しい世界観や考え方の提案を期待しています。日本だけでなくグローバルな視点も求められることもあります。このような挑戦的なプロジェクトに取り組む中で、常に心掛けているのはデザインを楽しむことです。新しいものを生み出そうとすると、いろんな壁にぶつかります。でも、その過程すら楽しむことが大切だと思っています。『完成が楽しみになってきたね』という言葉が出始めたら、それはいいデザインに向かっているサイン。最終的には自分が大切な人を連れて行きたいと思える空間になっているか、ワクワクしているかどうかが、大事な指標なんです」「人々の生活に溶け込む空間を」。人と空間をつなぐデザインへの情熱吉村が空間デザインの道に進むきっかけとなったのは、高校時代の一つの体験だと言います。吉村「高校生の頃、勉強のために地元のコーヒーチェーン店によく通っていたんです。そこで気づいたのが、たった140円のコーヒー1杯で、その空間がさまざまな人の生活に入り込んでいるということ。毎週決まった時間に来る常連のおじいさんや英会話教室をする人、いつも同じ席で話をする二人組。140円で過ごせる空間が人々の生活を豊かにしている。そう気づいた瞬間に、こういうお店の空間をデザインしてみたいと思ったんです。そこで美術の先生に相談し、美大のことを教えてもらった翌日から美術予備校に通い始めました」空間デザインへの強い情熱を持ち美大に進学。在学中、乃村工藝社の現エグゼクティブクリエイティブディレクターである鈴木 恵千代(すずき しげちよ)の授業を受ける機会があり、授業後の交流を通じて会社に興味を抱き始めます。吉村「毎回、ニコニコしながら楽しそうに仕事の話をするんです。当時の鈴木は50代半ば。多くの部下を持つ立場の方が嬉々として仕事の話をしているのを見て『この会社はデザイナーが生き生きとしていて勢いを感じるな』と思いました。そこで実際に乃村工藝社について調べるようになり、面接を受けて入社を決意しました」入社後、吉村は商業環境カンパニーのデザイン職としてキャリアをスタート。そして2010年、『A.N.D.』というデザインチームに所属することになります。吉村「A.N.D.は小坂 竜(乃村工藝社 上席執行役員 チーフデザインオフィサー)を筆頭として、クオリティの高い空間を生み出すことに特化したデザイナー集団。そこで約10年間、小坂から徹底的にデザインの真髄を叩き込まれました。その中で、『GENIE'S TOKYO』という飲食店の案件を初めて任されたときのことが今でも忘れられません。飲食店の収益性や設備、店員やお客さまの動線などさまざまなことを考えながら作っていく難しさを学びました。デザイナーとして絵を描くだけじゃなく、あらゆる業種の人たちと協力して一つのお店を作り上げていきました」この経験を通じて、吉村は自身の描いた線一本で多くの人とお金が動くというダイナミズムと、それに伴う責任の重さを実感します。吉村「自分が描いた絵と図面を元に作ってもらったら、ミスが起きてしまったことがあって…。そこで頭を下げて直していただくなど、失敗の重みを直に感じた案件でもありました。同時に、人とのつながりの大事さを大いに学びましたね。ありがたいことに現場の方々と仲良くさせてもらって、その後の仕事で困ったときに助けられたことも。デザインだけじゃなく、現場の方々との関係性の大切さも身にしみて感じました」斬新なデザインアプローチで、住まいの豊かさの未来を描くディアホームズ三田2021年から乃村工藝社に戻って自身のチームを持ち、ルームチーフとしての役割を担うようになった吉村。その後、印象深い二つのプロジェクトに取り組むことになります。吉村「一つめは『ディアホームズ三田』(富裕層向けマンションのリノベーションプロジェクト)。A.N.D.にいた頃の仕事がきっかけで、担当したお客さまから『吉村さんが乃村工藝社所属に戻られたと聞きました。ぜひ今回も仕事をお願いしたいです』と連絡をいただいたんです。正直驚きましたね。A.N.D.という小坂さんがいるチームの一員としてではなく、私個人への仕事の依頼。当時の仕事に対する丁寧さやデザインに対する考え方を評価していただけて、とてもうれしかったです」お客さまの期待に応えるべく、気合を入れて取り組んだ案件だと話す吉村。新しい視点でレジデンスデザインに挑戦しました。吉村 「富裕層向けの住宅市場では、安らぎを求める落ち着いたトーンと色使いが主流でした。でも、私は飲食や商業施設の経験からもっとアップテンポで気分が高揚するような色使いやデザインを住まいに取り込んでもいいんじゃないかと考えたんです。例えば、通常の家だと白色が主要な箇所にあえて色を使ってみたり、棚板をひっくり返すと木から色味のあるレザーに変わったりなど、洋服の衣替えのように簡単に模様替えできる仕掛けを提案しました」この斬新なアプローチは、次のビッグプロジェクトへとつながっていきます。吉村「nomlog(ノムログ)*の対談企画でアートディレクターの川上シュンさんとお話しした際に、この住宅の設計プロセスや、住宅の豊かさに対する表現手法にとても興味を持っていただき『ぜひお仕事をご一緒したい』と声をかけていただいて、LIXILの新しいバスルームコンセプトデザインの仕事につながりました」このプロジェクトで吉村は、浴室空間の概念を根本から見直す機会を得ました。吉村「リビングや寝室の間取りは壁の位置や収納の見え方、目線の動き、色など細かく考えるのに、お風呂の中の空間構成はあまり考えていなかったと気づいたんです。使う人がいろいろ選択できるお風呂の楽しみ方を提案したいと思い、時間軸を切り口にデザインしました。お風呂の中に小さな曲線壁を一つ設けるだけで、体を洗う時間とお湯に浸かる時間で気持ちが移ろうような工夫を提案。さらに、選択肢の幅を広げることの重要性も強調しました。住宅って、人生で最も高額な買い物の1つなのに、スタイルが限られているように感じていて。携帯電話や洋服を選ぶときのような選択肢の広さをバスルームデザインにも反映させることが住宅の豊かさにつながると考え、色やデザインの選択肢を増やしました」これらのプロジェクトを通じて、吉村は住宅の豊かさについて深く考察し、新しい価値観を提案。その空間で過ごす人々の心の変化を生み出しています。*nomlog(ノムログ): https://www.nomlog.nomurakougei.co.jp/“空間”と“体験”の可能性を追求する乃村工藝社グループのメディアです。空間づくりのプロフェッショナルたちが、プロジェクトの裏側、日々の取り組み、独自の考察などを発信します。 「選ばれるデザイナーチームを目指して」。人とつながり、空間を創る吉村ルームの挑戦吉村にとっての仕事のやりがいは、人とのつながりにあると話します。吉村「空間づくりは1人ではできないということを強く実感しています。どんなに優秀なデザイナーがいても、それを形にしてくれる職人の方たちがいなければ実現しません。もちろんお客さまがいなければ始まりません。だからこそ、みんなで作り上げたという達成感が大好きでこの仕事を続けています。長期案件が終わったときにお客さまへのプレゼントとしてフォトアルバムを作ってお渡しすることもあります。今まで見せてなかったデザインのスケッチや、工場での検査の様子、今まで撮りためていた写真など。みんなで良いものを作れたことをシェアできる瞬間が本当に好きですね」人とのつながりを大事に取り組んできた吉村は、今後のビジョンについてこう語ります。吉村「数年後に世界でどこまで通用するか、チャレンジしていきたいですね。日本で担当した施設であっても、利用するのは世界中の素敵な場所を見てきたお客さま。いろんな方々に『素晴らしい』と思っていただけるものを作らなければいけません。そう考えると、自分の美意識や感度が本当に海外でも通用するのか体感したい気持ちが強くなってきています」「吉村ルーム」としても、明確な目標を掲げています。吉村「『選ばれるデザイナーチームになる』ということを、ここ4年間ずっと掲げています。これはかなり大きなワードで、簡単には達成できないもの。でも、目標は大きく設定し続けて、最終的には海外から指名で依頼が来るようなデザイナーになることを目指しています」最後に、吉村は乃村工藝社の魅力について語ります。吉村「乃村工藝社の魅力は、助けてくれる人がたくさんいることと、尊敬できる先輩や刺激を与えてくれる後輩がいることですね。自分の会社で尊敬する先輩や『この人は優秀だな』と思える後輩がパッと頭に浮かぶって、なかなかないんじゃないでしょうか。日常的にデザインについて議論できる環境で自分を高められるのはとても恵まれていると感じています。それが当社の良いところなので、今もここに居続けていますね」刺激的で成長できる環境で、世界を見据えながら。一つひとつの空間に丁寧に向き合いながら、吉村はこれからも空間デザインの未来を切り拓いていきます。 ※ 記載内容は2024年9月時点のものです

Solving essential problems with concept design thinking. Aiming to realize business in tandem with the business division

Solving essential problems with concept design thinking. Aiming to realize business in tandem with the business division

Momoko Sagawa joined the company in 2019. After gaining on-site experience in the sales department, she made a career change and is now involved in formulating short- to mid-term business strategies and providing support to executives in the Corporate Strategy Office. Sagawa believes in the power of concept design and has worked to solve problems from the other person's perspective throughout her career. She will talk about the future vision of business that only NOMURA can paint. Synergy created by diverse backgrounds. Sagawa is a member of the Corporate Strategy Office, with the aim of realizing strategic management with an eye to the future. Her main responsibilities include formulating short- to mid-term business strategies and supporting executive decision-making. Sagawa: "Our mission is to formulate a management strategy while analyzing the environment in which our company finds itself from a bird's-eye view by grasping the trends of society, industry, customers, competitors, and all stakeholders. In doing so, we aim to contribute to management by considering what our company should be like in light of the current situation within the company and changes in the external environment, and by considering and implementing appropriate measures. The Management Strategy Office was established only a few months ago. We work closely with various departments within the company, including the business division as well as the Management Planning Office, which is responsible for mid- to long-term management strategies." The Management Strategy Office is made up of professionals with diverse backgrounds, including sales, business planning, and directors (production management). They each utilize their expertise in their work. Sagawa: "I'm currently in charge of the Sales Promotion Department, which is the largest organization in the company. The Sales Promotion Department is responsible for working with customers to create each and every space. My main job is to understand the strategies and initiatives of Executive Officers and each business division that are leading the strengthening of the business, and to consider how to develop the business as a whole company based on that. Data management is also an important role, and I am working on effective ways to utilize accumulated data and improve its accuracy. In the early stages of strategy planning, I mainly communicate with management, including the executive Executive Officers, but in the concrete phase, I move forward while maintaining close communication with each business division manager and team member." Sagawa is in his sixth year at the company. Throughout his career, he has valued the idea of concept design. Sagawa: "concept design is not just about drawing up plans or creating designs, but a process of grasping the essence of a problem and finding a solution while engaging with people's hearts and sensibilities. I believe that concept design thinking can be applied to any business, and as a universal value, it has been the foundation of my work. For example, data shows facts, but it is only one element for decision-making. In dialogue with others, it is important to understand the true meaning of the words, their true causes, and the background, while at the same time, by grasping the facts, I believe that we can correctly understand the current situation and make the best decision regarding the essence of the problem." A book paved the way to solving problems. Sagawa became interested in concept design when he was in high school, in search of creativity without boundaries. It all started with a book given to him by his father. Sagawa: "Through the book 'concept design that Works for Energy Issues' that my father, who works in concept design, gave me, I learned that thinking itself is concept design, and that it can be a means to solve various social issues. I remember being greatly shocked, because until then I had thought that concept design was the domain of a select few people with good taste." After that, Sagawa studied spatial concept design at university, and a wide range of subjects from product concept design to urban development at graduate school. After graduating, he was looking for an environment where he could work on creating something from nothing, and he ended up at NOMURA Sagawa: "After considering other industries, I decided to work in the display industry. I thought that by being involved in creating spaces that are closer to people's lives and have many points of contact, I could move the hearts of many people. The reason I chose NOMURA Ltd. was because I felt that there was a possibility for me to try something new and unprecedented. Even if it was an unprecedented project, we could make innovative proposals for customers and work on a wide range of concept design because we are at the top of the industry. The wide range of value we could provide was very attractive. I was also attracted to the organizational culture. During the interview, I was impressed by the fact that we were able to talk to each other as people, beyond the relationship between student and interviewer. I was impressed by how strongly the freedom, flexibility, and customer-first attitude were conveyed through our conversation." After joining the company, Sagawa was assigned to the sales department, which was his own request. Sagawa: "I wanted to work in a position where I could directly communicate with clients, deeply understand the essence of their issues, and provide value in ways other than spatial design. I also wanted to use my knowledge of architecture and concept design concept design which is my strength, to understand the client's requests in detail and then consult with the in-house director (production management) on how to create them, or to digest the designer's intentions and explain them to the client as clearly as possible. I also wanted to play the role of an interpreter, so to speak." Sagawa gained on-site experience for about four years. What he learned was the importance of putting yourself in the other person's shoes. Sagawa: "Customers have different levels of understanding of spatial creation. Some can read blueprints, and some can't. Depending on the characteristics of the client, I made an effort to create materials with image diagrams and attach a separate sheet of an outline to the estimate. I was conscious of not just submitting blueprints according to the client's requests, but also of working in a way that would be easy for the person in charge to explain when they brought them back to the company. My experience as a salesperson, understanding what the client really needs, is still useful in my current work." From the sales field to the strategy department. Using his field experience as a weapon, Sagawa took on the challenge of resolving organizational issues. In his sales position, he was in charge of a variety of cases, mainly commercial-related. He worked hard to ensure the success of projects, including obtaining a commercial facility license. Sagawa: "Even in stores that operate nationwide, detailed customization is required according to regional characteristics, customer attributes, and store features. I wanted to use all my knowledge to help customers solve their problems, so I worked to acquire a wide range of knowledge, from commercial facility design and planning to store operation and marketing. As a result, customers trusted me as a partner, and I felt a great sense of responsibility and fulfillment in being asked for my opinion as a space production professional." Furthermore, Sagawa's work led to him deepening his knowledge of business strategy and management. His desire to contribute to the organization led to a major turning point in his career. Sagawa: "I thought that by incorporating my sales experience and field perspective into the work of the corporate division, the entire company could work more as a team, so I used the self-reporting system (※) to apply for a transfer to the Management Strategy Office (formerly the Business Strategy Department). There are many people with practical experience in the Management Strategy Office, but I think that my self-reporting request was accepted because the perspective of young talent was needed in the flow of strengthening strategies across the company." His driving force was the desire to "be useful to someone." Sagawa's feelings toward the seniors who have trained him and his customers, and the society beyond, have driven him. Sagawa: "I'm the type of person who gets emotional when it comes to doing something for someone else. When I was in sales, I was focused on customers, but now I'm focused on the company and my colleagues, so nothing has fundamentally changed. Since I moved to the Business Strategy Office, the range of people I interact with has expanded dramatically. When I was in sales, it was very rewarding to see the smiles of customers and end users after the properties were completed and to hear their words of gratitude, and I feel like I was in a position where I could have an impact on society through customers. Now, I feel the same way rewarded when I think that the measures I was involved in have helped employees and the company's decision-making, and when I think that many employees are making an impact on society through customers, just like I did before, I feel that my influence has spread, even indirectly. That's why I feel a great sense of responsibility as well as a sense of reward, and I work with the desire to have a positive impact as soon as possible." Sagawa has been in the Business Strategy Office for over a year. He says that his experience from his sales days has been very useful in his current job. Sagawa: "Until now, there was an issue that valuable information collected through the efforts of the field was simply accumulated and not fully utilized in business operations. Therefore, we proposed a system that automatically visualizes the data collected by field employees and allows the inputter to use it in practice, and developed a data utilization tool. As a result, we were able to improve the productivity of employees and the quality of strategy planning, and we received high praise from many stakeholders, including the business department. It was a very happy experience to be able to demonstrate the field perspective I developed during my time in sales." * Self-reporting system: A system that allows employees with three or more years of service to request a transfer to another department as part of their career development. Turning the power of each employee into the power of the organization. Future vision of the organizational structure drawn by the strategy department One of the roles we aim to play as the strategy department is to show guidelines and wave the flag for the entire company to move in the same direction. As a member of the Management Strategy Office, there is a future that Sagawa wants to achieve. Sagawa: "I feel like the activities of the corporate division are hard to see from the business divisions. By increasing transparency, we can make it clear that we are all facing the same direction as the business divisions, and we aim to build an organization where each employee can feel that the entire company is working together." This is something that can only be achieved at NOMURA. Sagawa has the following to say about the appeal of the company and what it should be like: Sagawa: "I think the greatest appeal of NOMURA is its ability to demonstrate teamwork in the face of unprecedented challenges and create innovative solutions with a unique approach. Looking around, I'm confident that there are few companies that contribute to society through such interesting manufacturing. I believe that this creative problem-solving ability is the source of our competitive advantage. If we can take the lead in creating an environment where each employee in the business division that provides spaces to customers can continue to work happily and with a place where they can fully utilize their abilities, I believe that the potential of the organization will increase even more and we will be able to continue to provide customers with richer, happier spaces." Going forward, Sagawa will continue to support the evolution of NOMURA and the creation of new value by utilizing concept design thinking and focusing on the essence of the challenges. *The content of this article is as of July 2024.

The experience of overcoming difficulties together with my colleagues is a treasure. My career as a salesperson and manager

The experience of overcoming difficulties together with my colleagues is a treasure. My career as a salesperson and manager

Rather than the scale and impact of the work, the time spent working with the members is more impressive, says Keiko Kamoda with a smile. As a salesperson who leads multiple projects, I deal with many stakeholders on a daily basis. Kamoda, who has also started walking as a manager who organizes a team, talks about the real thrill of sales, the appeal of NOMURA. Sales Section 1 has many projects. What is important is the daily communication, and the person who serves as the manager of the 1st section of the Sales Department 1 of the 5th Division of the Sales Promotion Headquarters. The department is in charge of the specialty store market, and together with six members, we are constantly promoting multiple projects. Suzuta: "Our section is in charge of a wide range of areas, including apparel shops and merchandise stores in commercial facilities, banquets at bridal facilities, restaurants at resort facilities, vocational schools, and history museums. NOMURA Each project is called a "job," and one of the characteristics of our section is that the number of jobs is extremely large even within the company. As a section manager, it is an important role not only to manage the sales and attendance of the team, but also to grasp the progress of each JOB that the section staff is in charge of and support the promotion of the project, including advice." Suzuta: Basically, we ask them to record the progress of each project in the weekly report and share it with the subcommittee meetings held every week, but what is more important is daily communication. I believe that by increasing such daily conversations, we can create an atmosphere and relationships where we can consult at any time." On the other hand, as a player, he is currently in charge of 3~4 major projects. The division of roles with members is explained as follows. Kamoda: When NOMURA comes to us for consultation, there are many cases where the content of the request is not clearly decided from the beginning, such as "I would like to ask you to do the work from here to here" or "I would like to ask you to do this kind of construction at this price." For this reason, our sales team first organizes the customer's request in detail, clarifies the roles, responsibilities, and business contents of both parties, and presents an estimate. Recently, the number of projects has become larger, so the initial arrangement has become even more important. In many cases, I lead this arrangement, and when the JOB begins to take shape, the members take the lead." Even in a big pinch, I dare to smile. It has been about 11 years since I was in charge of sales at a large-scale project NOMURA that I survived with such colleagues. He has been involved in a number of projects, but he says that the large-scale renovation of a certain facility left a particularly strong impression on him. Suzuta: "The reason why I feel that this work was rewarding is not so much because of the scale of the project or the results itself, but because of how much time I was able to spend with the JOB members before it was completed. Of course, the impact on the company and society is important, but I am more impressed by the work that overcomes difficulties and creates something of value together with the members. In that sense, I will never forget this project, which I was involved in as a JOB leader for about one year and six months. In fact, we had to make significant adjustments to our budget after we presented the perspective, and it was an unprecedentedly difficult situation." How to keep the necessary functions and concept design in place and within the budget was a process of trial and error. Kamoda: "We changed the structure under the floor, changed the finishing materials, and shared our wisdom to see if there were any parts that could be removed, taking care not to affect the quality and appearance. As a result of three months of VE adjustments, such as repurposing furniture from the customer's existing store, we managed to make it within our budget. Even though it was such a difficult situation, when the members got together, they talked about each other and laughed (laughs). I think that's why I was able to overcome it, and it was a particularly memorable job for me." The project had separate phases of design and construction, and Kamita joined from the construction phase and led the team. While many of the members were working together for the first time, there was one thing they kept in mind. "First of all, I focused on getting to know me and building a relationship of trust, clarifying what I want to achieve and what I want to achieve in this team, and unifying the common language and tools used by the team to say, 'Let's all perform well!' It was also important to create a mood. In addition, I think that I gained the trust and cooperation of the members by facing each issue with a strong will to 'I will follow up no matter what failures I make' and 'I will work for everyone and for the team.'" Taking on the challenge of a new career in an environment where she can balance child-rearing With her father being a craftsman who makes Japanese-style lighting fixtures, she grew up in an environment where "manufacturing" was familiar from an early age. "Since I was a child, I have seen large pieces of lumber brought into my father's workshop, and after a while, they are shipped as products. There, he became interested in store displays and moved to interiors company. After working there for about 6 years, I chose to retire when I got married. Kamoda: "My previous job was at a small company, so I was involved not only in sales but also in production work, from ordering to on-site support. Although I felt that it was worthwhile, I wanted to work a little more slowly after marriage, so I found a job offer for an office job at NOMURA and got a job as a temporary employee. However, it seems that office work was not suitable for my personality (laughs). I finished working as a temporary employee when I gave birth to my first child, and after giving birth, I joined the company again as a salesperson." Although she felt the difficulty of raising children, she was supported by understanding friends around her. Kamoda: "When I suddenly had to take a break due to my child's illness, everyone would say, 'I'll pick you up because it's okay,' or 'I'll be able to manage because I'm working as a team,' which was really helpful. In addition, there are many seniors in the company who have returned to work after maternity and childcare leave, so it was easy for me to have an image of what it would be like to return to work. I think it is because of this environment of mutual support and an atmosphere that accepts diverse work styles that I have been able to continue working." I look back on my thoughts up to that point as follows. Kamoda: "A few years ago, I gained confidence that I could manage to clear even the most difficult projects in my sales job at NOMURA, but I ...... having a hard time finding my next goal. I wanted to try something new and find something that would serve as a foundation for my career, and my boss recommended me to a managerial position. To be honest, I was hesitant, but I decided that if I was given the chance, I would give it a try. I'm still in my early days as a section manager, but I would be happy if I could build a career that will serve as an indicator for the members in the future, including the way they work." The real thrill of meeting the expectations of a full order. When asked about the appeal of working in sales at NOMURA to Kamita, who wants to continue to grow with his colleagues who love manufacturing, he says with a twinkle in his eye: Kamoda: "It's about getting a request from a customer for a complete full order every time. The real pleasure of this job is to draw out the customer's request and explore what we can do to meet it. I feel that the process of planning and concept design invisible issues in the NOMURA and creating the space I am aiming for is the most enjoyable. In addition, I can meet customers from various industries through my work, so it seems that I am learning about society every day, which is very stimulating. Every time I meet with a customer, I learn something like, 'I don't know this kind of business,' or 'I didn't know this kind of information,' and I'm happy that my knowledge expands by doing my own research." "There are many people who have a passion for manufacturing, even if they have different occupations and positions, such as sales and designers, and because they are all people who care about those around them, good teamwork is born, and that is why we can overcome any difficulties together. Finally, he has a powerful message for students who are interested in sales jobs and those who want to change jobs. Kamita: When you hear the word "sales," you may have an image of being mentally and physically demanding, such as standing at the front desk as a coordinator with customers. But NOMURA salespeople don't have to deal with it alone. If you have a problem, the members of the team will support you, your boss and seniors will consult with you, and sometimes they will accompany you to the customer to support you in negotiations. Just because you're a salesperson, you don't have to think and make decisions alone, and you can work with peace of mind because you have a system in place to support the entire organization. What is required of sales is not the vitality to do everything alone, but the attention to detail. Both customers and colleagues in the company are happy to be able to notice and consider small things, and I would be happy to work with such people." Her words brighten up the entire team and give us the courage to look forward even in difficult situations, and I believe that her brilliance will continue to illuminate the future of NOMURA. * The information is current as of July 2024.

Designers who create "spatial experiences using digital technology" are paving new paths

Designers who create "spatial experiences using digital technology" are paving new paths

Designer Yoshida Keisuke creates experiences by fusing digital technology, programming, and space. He has participated in many collaborative projects with external artists and creative teams, and is involved in projects of various scales. "There is meaning in continuing to create," says Yoshida, as he talks about his passion for his work. Integrating experiences into space - creating new value through computational concept design ▲Shibuya Scramble Square observation facility "SHIBUYA SKY" | Transition space "SKY GATE"Yoshida belongs to the Creative Direction Department of the Creative Headquarters Content Integration Center. He is skilled at creating spaces that include "experiences." Yoshida: "I don't just concept design spaces. I create spaces that combine experiential content and incorporate digital production, fusing them with technology, programming, and other digital technologies. We work on a cross-sectional range of projects of a variety of scales, including corporate museums, artwork, and the environmental production pieces that are responsible for creating excitement and promoting culture at Shibuya Scramble Square's SHIBUYA SKY observation facility, and Shibuya Sakura Stage, which opened on July 25th. I often work in teams with external creative teams and artists. I'm currently working on several projects in parallel." Yoshida's specialty is "computational concept design." Yoshida: "Computational concept design is a method of generating concept design by programming concept design mechanism and solving complex conditions such as structure and function. It can be used to save time compared to using human hands, and it can also create highly accurate shapes that cannot be reproduced by human power alone. You might think that anyone can make the same thing because it's a computer, but in fact, the creativity and originality of the person who programs it is reflected, so even if another designer uses the same method, the result will not be the same. That's what makes it interesting." Yoshida continues to pursue spatial experiences that make full use of computational concept design. He is also participating in NOMURA Ltd. Group's innovation laboratory "NOMLAB" (website renewal scheduled for autumn 2024). Yoshida: At NOMLAB, in addition to developing software for client work, we also set up several research themes and work with external creators to develop prototypes of new expressive devices that use interaction and control. I joined the team when NOMLAB was launched in 2017, and although I left for a while, I rejoined the team in 2024. At first, it was a small group of two or three people, like a club activity, but now it has grown in size. In my usual work, we often have partner companies make the final product, but at NOMLAB, we can "make things" with our own hands, so I learn a lot, such as understanding how things work, and it's a lot of fun. While exploring the possibilities of spaces that combined media and control devices, my desire to create things that fused technology and space gradually grew, and I feel that this is what led to my current work." *The Content Integration Center (Imagination Implementation Group) is a creative team at Nomura that uses a deep understanding of content to transform exciting "imaginations" into new experiential value and "implement" them into all kinds of spaces and into society. "I want to be involved in manufacturing," was the vague idea behind NOMURA 's challenges and learnings. ▲In the reception room on the executive floor of NOMURA headquarters building, which he worked on shortly after joining NOMURA company, Yoshida's encounter with architecture and concept design was truly fateful. It was an encounter during his student days that led Yoshida into the world of architecture. Yoshida: "There was a guy studying architecture at my part-time job at a graduate school, and I happened to have the opportunity to see his portfolio. It had a lot of buildings with unique concept design, such as pointed and slanted walls, that you don't see in normal buildings. I was amazed that buildings could be made with such freedom. That experience prompted me to study architecture at university and graduate school." Yoshida says he has always liked working with computers. In graduate school, he will study computational concept design in the architecture and urban systems lab. Yoshida: "When I was job hunting, I actually hadn't decided exactly what I wanted to do. It was also because of a friend in the lab that I applied to NOMURA However, I had always felt that I was suited to the world of displays, which has a shorter time span than architecture and allows decision-making by a small number of people, and I joined the company with the vague feeling that I wanted to be involved in manufacturing." Yoshida says that it was after joining NOMURA that he realized its appeal. Yoshida: "When I first joined the company, I struggled with the guidance of my superiors, but I worked hard. One project that left a strong impression on me was the renovation project for the reception room on the executive floor of our company. It was a valuable experience that allowed me to think deeply about NOMURA, Ltd." Yoshida says that for the project, they aimed to "combine art and manufacturing," following the character "gei" in NOMURA, Ltd.'s name. As it was a major project for the company, they had a hard time deciding on the direction. Yoshida: "Because it was a reception room that welcomed various customers, I had the opportunity to talk with people from various departments and positions, such as the management, administrative department, and sales department, and it was a good opportunity to learn about the diversity of NOMURA It was also a very educational three years in terms of work. Not only did I learn about concept design techniques and quality, but I was thoroughly taught the basics of work, such as how to conduct meetings, how to create materials, and how to take minutes." Yoshida laughs and says that there was no time that was as difficult as this. He also says that the experience he gained at that time has been useful in his later work. Yoshida: "After this, I started working at NOMLAB, and I was able to work on projects that allowed me to utilize my field of expertise, computational concept design. When I first joined the company, I worked hard as an assistant, but thanks to that, I acquired the basic skills for the job and gradually became able to act independently. I began to see my work as something that concerned me personally, and I started to think about the impact that the spaces I created could have on society, which was a sign of growth." Inspiration from artists and creators outside the company. A constant stream of surprising ideas ▲Sakura CHORUS, which stands on Shibuya Sakura Stage, catches the wind like a row of cherry blossoms in full bloom, creating a harmony of light and sound. Yoshida often works on projects with artists and creative teams from outside the company. He enjoys co-creating with them. Yoshida: "I'm always getting various stimulations in terms of creativity. To begin with, their way of thinking is completely different, so I'm always surprised when they come up with proposals that would never have come up in-house. I often work with video and visual professionals, and I'm always impressed by their wonderful output. There are many artists that I've known for a long time, so recently there's been a strong awareness that we should all work together as a team that goes beyond the company to create something good." He talks about what he keeps in mind when working with various stakeholders. Yoshida: "I feel this especially when working with artists, but what they want is far beyond my imagination, and it's not uncommon to feel that it's difficult to realize. That's why I try to polish what I propose as much as possible and raise the quality to the highest level. I also try to be creative in how I propose things. In spatial concept design, we often use perspective, but I try to use methods such as creating videos and presenting, so that the content of concept design and ideas can be easily conveyed." Yoshida says that he always keeps his antenna up and values inputting the works of creators around the world. Yoshida: "What I find particularly wonderful are artists who continue to hone the same technique throughout their lives. Something that was not so impressive at first can become a wonderful piece that catches everyone's eye after many years of polishing. It's amazing to see how much something can be created when someone pursues one thing, and it makes me realize how immature I am and think, 'I have to work harder.'" A place where freedom of working style and serious manufacturing come together--What is the appeal of NOMURA? Now that it's been 10 years since he joined the company, Yoshida talks about his feelings about NOMURA. "We have many free and unique employees, and I think the appeal is that while there are rules and responsibilities, there is freedom in the way we work. Designers also have firm decision-making power, and I like the fact that we can seriously work on manufacturing. However, I personally don't rely on the company's name, and I work with the desire to be able to make a living with my own skills at any time. I think that the more employees who work with that kind of attitude, the stronger the company will be." Yoshida is attached to NOMURA, but is also conscious of independent careers. He talks about the atmosphere at the company as follows. Yoshida: "When concept design, people tend to think about it first, then create concept design, but we have many designers who say, 'Draw before you think, think while you use your hands,' and I was greatly influenced by them when I first joined the company. Therefore, I think that active people and people who are quick on their feet are suited to our company." Yoshida also reflects on his own future prospects. Yoshida: "Right now, I think I am an extension of what I have done so far, so I think that if I continue to do my best on the projects in front of me, new paths will open up. When I look at the works of great creators in the world, I sometimes feel frustrated by my own shortcomings, but I think there is meaning in continuing to create even in such situations without giving up." Yoshida is calm, but always enthusiastic about each project. He will continue to hone his own sensibilities while being inspired by those around him, and create wonderful spatial experiences. *The contents of this post are as of June 2024.

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