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Business Development & Partnerships Associate

Part timeRemote · Tokyo, Japan

Position Overview

In this role, you will support VRChat's partnership and business development activities in Japan. You will work closely with the head of the Japan team and internal teams to coordinate with partner companies, manage project progress, support contract-related processes, and drive various initiatives. This is a part-time contractor position for someone who enjoys both building and managing partner relationships and hands-on operational work. We are looking for an organized and proactive person who can communicate smoothly with internal and external stakeholders, manage tasks independently, and move projects forward in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Support ongoing business initiatives in coordination with domestic and international partners, creators, and internal stakeholders

Communication, scheduling, and follow-up for partnership development and alliance management

Assist with drafting contracts, coordinating reviews, managing contract signing progress, and handling related administrative tasks

Manage schedules, meeting operations, action items, and workflows across multiple projects

Create meeting minutes, presentation materials, reports, and other business documents

Collaborate with global teams in English and support alignment across regions

Support event initiatives, promotional campaigns, collaborations, and partner programs in the Japanese market

Provide market research, competitive research, and general administrative support as needed

Required Experience and Skills 4 to 5 years of business work experience

Experience coordinating with partner companies, vendors, and external stakeholders

Experience supporting contract-related processes or business operations

Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to take projects through to completion with accountability

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience and Skills Experience working at a startup or small, fast-paced team

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

Experience collaborating with overseas teams or stakeholders from different cultures

Understanding of or interest in VRChat, virtual worlds, creator platforms, and UGC ecosystems

Work Style Part-time contractor position

Expected workload of approximately 30 to 40 hours per month

Availability for meetings during weekday daytime hours

May occasionally require in-person meetings in and around Tokyo as needed