Q. Please tell us about your usual work..
AI-san
Our main focus is on product design and promotional materials design.
The main product types are towels, but we also have many other items such as bedding and clothing, and the scope of our work is wide-ranging, such as researching trends and providing proposal materials in accordance with customer proposals. .
MT-san
As a designer, I work on product designs and package designs.
I also serve as the leader of the marketing team, and am involved in digital measures and SNS operations while conducting comprehensive analysis of our company's brand.
What makes my job appealing is that I can contribute to the growth of a brand through the power of design, not only for products, but also for sales promotions and advertising.
Q. What made you join Izawa Towel?
AI-san
For some time now, I have held a desire to be involved in designs that can be used in everyday life and that people can become attached to.
Towels may seem simple, but they are actually profound products that require many processes. The appeal of towels is that they can be used through trial and error in a variety of situations, allowing you to truly create things rather than just design on the surface.
I decided to join Izawa Towel because I thought that it would be able to create products that were truly in demand, as they are focused on the consumer's perspective.
MT-san
I was looking for a career change because I wanted to design products that are more familiar to consumers.
Izawa Towel does business with a variety of industries, from retail stores to convenience stores, so you have the opportunity to have your products picked up in a variety of situations.
I decided to join the company because I was attracted to being able to work on designs that support people's lives while constantly feeling the contact with consumers.
Q. What is rewarding and interesting about working at Izawa Towel?
AI-san
Because Izawa Towel has a wide variety of customers, I am able to design a wide variety of products, and when I see products that I have designed with my own hands being seen around town, and I see that sales are going well, I am very happy. I feel a great sense of accomplishment.
MT-san
Because we have a culture of taking on new challenges, there are many opportunities to be exposed to work in areas you have never done before, allowing you to expand your experience and knowledge. Being able to feel my own growth is what makes it so rewarding.
Q. Message to those considering joining the company
AI-san
Our company's appeal is that there is time every day for employees to speak out, and we have a work environment where it is easy for employees to express their opinions and ideas.
Since you can get involved in things that interest you, not just your own department or the work you are responsible for, I think you will be able to engage in a wide range of activities and grow.
MT-san
It's a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, so I think this is a workplace where people who can think flexibly and enjoy change, and who can actively communicate with those around them both inside and outside the company, can thrive.