Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 10, 2026. VRChat scores A on the Alion truth index.
Join the VRChat Team!
VRChat offers a first-of-its-kind, game-changing platform that provides an endless collection of social VR experiences and gives the power of creation to its robust community. With over 250,000 worlds and growing, VRChat’s vision is to allow users to bring their imaginations to life and help shape the metaverse anywhere in the world on any device. VRChat has raised $100M to date with the support of investors Makers Fund, Anthos Capital, and HTC.
We have a great team which includes people from: Netflix, Twitter, Meta, Microsoft, Roblox, Google, Amazon, Unity, Spotify, Discord, Uber, eBay, Robinhood, Twitch, Zynga and TikTok.
Come and join the mission!
Job Overview
As a Japan Business Development and Partnerships Associate, you will support VRChat’s partnership and business development initiatives in Japan. Working closely with the Head of Japan Growth and cross-functional teams, you will help coordinate partnerships, manage project execution, support contract processes, and ensure key initiatives move forward efficiently.
This is a part-time contract position designed for someone who enjoys both relationship management and operational execution. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive individual who can independently manage tasks, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and help drive projects forward in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with domestic and international partners, creators, and internal stakeholders to support ongoing business initiatives.
Support partnership development and alliance management activities, including communications, scheduling, and follow-up actions.
Assist with contract drafting, review coordination, execution tracking, and related administrative processes.
Manage project timelines, meeting logistics, action items, and operational workflows across multiple initiatives.
Prepare meeting notes, presentations, reports, and other business materials.
Communicate and collaborate with global teams in English to ensure alignment across regions.
Support events, activations, collaborations, and partner programs in Japan.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and administrative support as needed.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
4-5 years of professional business experience
Experience coordinating with partners, vendors, or external stakeholders
Experience supporting contract-related processes and 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 comfortable taking ownership of projects and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in startups or small, fast-moving teams
Experience in entertainment, gaming, XR, creator economy, or IP-related industries
Experience working with international teams and cross-cultural stakeholders
Familiarity with VRChat, virtual worlds, creator platforms, or UGC ecosystems
Required
Preferred
Working Style
Part-time contract position
Approximately 30-40 hours per month
Availability for weekday daytime meetings required
Occasional in-person meetings with partners, clients, and stakeholders required