Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate

Responsibilities •

Coordinate with domestic and international partners, creators, and internal stakeholders to support ongoing business initiatives.

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Support partnership development and alliance management activities, including communications, scheduling, and follow-up actions.

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Assist with contract drafting, review coordination, execution tracking, and related administrative processes.

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Manage project timelines, meeting logistics, action items, and operational workflows across multiple initiatives.

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Prepare meeting notes, presentations, reports, and other business materials.

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Communicate and collaborate with global teams in English to ensure alignment across regions.

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Support events, activations, collaborations, and partner programs in Japan.

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Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and administrative support as needed.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications Required

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4-5 years of professional business experience

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Experience coordinating with partners, vendors, or external stakeholders

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Experience supporting contract-related processes and business operations

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Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills

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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

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Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects and follow-through

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Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

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Experience in startups or small, fast-moving teams

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Experience in entertainment, gaming, XR, creator economy, or IP-related industries

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Experience working with international teams and cross-cultural stakeholders

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Familiarity with VRChat, virtual worlds, creator platforms, or UGC ecosystems

Working Style •

Part-time contract position

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Approximately 30-40 hours per month

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Availability for weekday daytime meetings required

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Occasional in-person meetings with partners, clients, and stakeholders required