Position Overview
In this position, you will support VRChat's partnership and business development activities in Japan. Working closely with the head of the Japan team and various internal teams, you will be responsible for coordinating with partner companies, managing project progress, supporting contract-related processes, and driving various initiatives. This is a part-time freelance position for someone who enjoys both building/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.
Responsibilities
- Support ongoing business initiatives by collaborating with domestic and international partners, creators, and internal stakeholders.
- Handle communication, scheduling, and follow-up for partnership development and alliance management.
- Assist with drafting contracts, coordinating reviews, managing the execution process, and handling related administrative procedures.
- Manage schedules, meeting operations, action items, and workflows across multiple projects.
- Create meeting minutes, presentation materials, reports, and other business documents.
- Collaborate with the global team in English to support alignment across regions.
- Support event initiatives, promotional activities, collaborations, and partner programs in the Japanese market.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and provide various administrative support as needed.
Required Experience & Skills
- Approximately 4–5 years of professional business experience.
- Experience coordinating with partner companies, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Experience supporting contract-related processes and business operations.
- Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to take initiative, pay attention to detail, and take responsibility for projects through to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience working in a startup or a small, fast-paced team.
- Experience in the entertainment, gaming, XR, creator economy, or IP-related industries.
- Experience collaborating with international teams or stakeholders from different cultures.
- Understanding of and interest in VRChat, virtual worlds, creator platforms, and UGC ecosystems.
Work Style
- Part-time freelance position.
- Expected workload is approximately 30–40 hours per month.
- Must be available for meetings during weekday business hours.
- May be required to attend in-person meetings in the Tokyo metropolitan area as needed.