Position Overview
In this role, you will support VRChat's partnership and business development activities in Japan. Working closely with the Japan team lead and various internal teams, you will coordinate with partner companies, manage project progress, support contract-related processes, and drive various initiatives.
This is a part-time contract position suited for someone who enjoys both building and coordinating relationships with partners and handling operational tasks. We are looking for someone with strong organizational skills and initiative who can communicate smoothly with internal and external stakeholders, manage tasks autonomously, and move projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Support ongoing business initiatives in collaboration with domestic and international partners, creators, and internal stakeholders
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Handle communications, scheduling, and follow-up related to partnership development and alliance management
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Assist with contract drafting, review coordination, execution management, and related administrative procedures
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Manage schedules, meetings, action items, and workflows across multiple projects
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Create meeting minutes, presentation materials, reports, and other business documents
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Collaborate with global teams in English and support alignment across regions
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Support event initiatives, promotional campaigns, collaborations, and partner programs in the Japanese market
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Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and other administrative support as needed
Required Experience & Skills
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Approximately 4–5 years of business operations experience
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Experience coordinating with partner companies, vendors, and external stakeholders
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Experience supporting contract-related processes and business operations
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Native-level Japanese language proficiency and business-level English communication ability
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Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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Proactive approach with attention to detail; ability to see projects through to completion with full ownership
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Experience & Skills
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Experience working in startups or small, fast-paced teams
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Experience in entertainment, gaming, XR, creator economy, or IP-related industries
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Experience collaborating with international teams and cross-cultural stakeholders
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Understanding of or interest in VRChat, virtual worlds, creator platforms, and UGC ecosystems
Work Style
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Part-time contract position
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Expected workload: approximately 30–40 hours per month
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Ability to attend meetings during business hours on weekdays
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May be required to attend in-person meetings in the Tokyo metropolitan area as needed