Web Director

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Basic Information

Client ID: 114000

Job ID: 2549

Position: Web

Location: Tokyo

Salary: 4.5M 7.5M JPY

Language: Japanese N2 level or equivalent

Contract type: Permanent

Who we are

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To create a society where users and creators can live happily while having fun.

We serve as a bridge between creators and users sharing Japans rich culture with the world and delivering dreams and inspiration. We aim to bring happiness to all those involved and make a meaningful contribution to the world.

At the core of our founding philosophy is the commitment to providing services that delight otaku. Our service users are individuals who wholeheartedly embrace their passions and thats why we are dedicated to continuously catering to their enthusiasm.

In the fiscal year 2022 our group achieved a total revenue of 45.4 billion yen serving 10.9 million users offering 1.19 million works and collaborating with 87000 creators and entities. With your support we have expanded our business.

Roles and Responsibility

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PMPdM

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  Our service is one of Japans largest comprehensive download shops for independent works games comics and audio products.

  The predecessor to this service began in 1996 and it was renamed in 2001 continuing to the present day. With over 20 years of history this service now has more than 13 million members.

  Not only do we want to continue providing enjoyment to the users who have supported us but we are also dedicated to supporting the creators who produce the content. With our full range of services under our umbrella we aim to energize the entertainment market both domestically and internationally.

  We are currently seeking someone to take charge of the overall direction of our service one of the cornerstones of our company.

  Hiring Background

  In line with the expansion of our services and to ensure further growth we are looking for a director who can lead projects related to service improvements and campaign initiatives.

  Our team is currently at a turning point. We aim to shift from a model where the business division (service operations) plans and development follows those plans faithfully until release to a model where we actively participate in planning propose ideas to maximize the impact of those plans and involve all stakeholders.

  To achieve this we are focusing on team building such as reviewing results to foster overall growth and enhancing the skills of each team member. We also aim to strengthen the structure where directors can independently plan and execute projects.

  We are looking for individuals who can help grow our services into something that will be used by more users and creators under our company and who can help build such a director team.

  Job Responsibilities

  Since the scope of work will vary depending on your skills we will discuss details during the interview. Initially however we expect you to handle the following:

  • As a development director you will be responsible for the entire process from defining requirements to release.
    • Starting with website updates and campaigns.
    • Depending on your skills and performance you may later be entrusted with larger projects such as implementing new features or working on projects closer to new development.

  Upon joining you will initially be assigned lighter projects to help you get accustomed to the service and internal processes. Gradually you will take on more challenging tasks.

  Career Path

  Rather than a rigid path we consider your preferences and aptitudes when determining your career direction. Generally you can progress toward management or into roles like PM (Project Manager) or PdM (Product Manager).

  You are not restricted to only one pathif you want to move from a specialist role to management we will assign you projects that align with your goals.

Minimum Requirements

• web2
• UIUX
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  • Someone with over 2 years of practical experience as a web or app director or possessing equivalent skills with the following experience: Proposing and planning service improvements regardless of whether its a new or existing service.
  • This includes feature additions UI/UX improvements campaigns etc. Handling the entire direction process working as a team with inhouse designers and engineers.
  • Involves defining requirements creating specifications progress management etc.
  • Experience with both inhouse and contracted services is highly welcomed!
  • Someone who is interested in our services or entertainment services and feels motivated to contribute.

Preferred Requirements

• PMPdM
• PDCA
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  • Experience as a PM (Project Manager) or PdM (Product Manager)
    • Responsibilities such as project management team building and decisionmaking related to services
  • Experience with the PDCA cycle in service improvement
  • Proven track record or stories of demonstrating leadership
  • Proven track record or stories of successfully building a team

Who you are

• WebEC
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  • Someone who loves web services and has a strong interest in ecommerce and the internet
  • Someone passionate about improving and succeeding with services
  • Someone who can communicate smoothly with those around them
  • Someone who can take initiative and act with a positive attitude

Conditions / Benefits

Employment type: Full time

Location: Chiyodaku Tokyo

• Remote work: You can choose to come to the office at least 3 times a week or be fully remote depending on the teams policy.
• There will be no relocation.

Annual Salary: 4.5M 7.5M JPY

• Based on experience ability and previous work experience
  • Pay raise opportunity once a year (April)
  • Bonuses twice a year (June December)
    • Standard 1 month/time (varies depending on length of employment and evaluation)

Hours: 10:00 18:00 (1 hour break included)

• More than 120 days off per year
• Saturdays Sundays off
• National holidays
• GW vacation yearend and New Year vacations paid vacations
• Congratulation or condolence leave
• Maternity and paternity leave

Probation: 3 months

Benefits

• Side Jobs Allowed: Many of our employees are engaged in activities such as doujinshi (fanmade works) making use of their otaku interests
• After 6 Initiative: The company subsidizes this program to promote social interaction among employees (usable three times a month 1000 yen per event)
• Dual Monitors
• Access to InHouse Vending Machines at reduced prices starting at 50 yen
• Simple Company Cafeteria: Purchase side dishes starting at 100 yen
• Support for Book Purchases and Seminar Participation: Available with supervisor approval
• Smoking Areas with Ventilation Systems
• Water Dispensers

Allowances

• Commuting Allowance: Daily allowance up to 2500 yen with a monthly cap of 50000 yen
• Overtime Allowance: Paid by the minute applicable even if you arrive before regular working hours
• Celebration and Condolence Allowances
• Business Travel Allowance

Insurance

• Enrollment in Various Social Insurance Programs
• Group Life Insurance Coverage

Other benefits

• Shift Work System for Childcare
• Optional Health Checkups
• Optional Defined Contribution Pension Plan: Available for regular employees only

Interview Process

1. CV Screening
2. Technical Assignment only for software engineers
3. 1st Interview (Team)
4. Final Interview (CEO)
5. Offer Meeting

This process is subject to change.

Remote Work :

No