ABOUT THE ROLE:

You are a dynamic lawyer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment with broad responsibilities. You will work on complex litigation, regulatory, commercial and public policy related issues, helping to guide our businesses and business strategy across Japan and Korea. You must have the ability to operate independently and work proactively and collaboratively with various business and legal teams across the organization. Ideally, you have worked in-house in the technology, media, ad agency, or internet industries handling a broad range of legal matters. This role sits within the International Legal team and will report to the Legal Director for APAC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience as an attorney-at-law or Advocate.
• Demonstrate sound business and legal judgment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: flexible, self-starting and hard-working.
• Relevant in-house or secondment experience with a digital media, advertising, or technology company is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience in litigation in Japan.
• Significant experience with digital advertising, contract law, and intellectual property.
• Strong understanding of the legal issues around user-generated content and platforms.
• Familiarity with these areas of law will be an advantage: advertising regulation, licensing, privacy, content regulation, consumer laws, copyright, and compliance.
• Successful track record of working collaboratively with colleagues around the world.
• Comfortable working in a company experiencing rapid growth, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; must be fluent in Japanese and English. Fluency in Korean/additional APAC language is highly desirable.
• Recognized law degree with strong academic record and qualified to practice law in Japan or other Asia Pacific jurisdiction, the UK or the US

Job Specification

Title: Media Planning Manager

Discipline: Media Planning

Agency: EssenceMediacom Japan

About EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom is WPP Media's largest and most integrated agency, combining data, technology, and creative media expertise to deliver full-funnel outcomes for global and local clients. In Japan, we operate across biddable media, programmatic, and direct buy channels—serving clients across brand building, performance, and everything in between.

About the Role

The Media Planning Manager is a central planning role within the EssenceMediacom Japan team, sitting on a premium global brand account. The client operates across a full-funnel media objective—from upper-funnel brand awareness through to lower-funnel conversion—requiring a planner who can connect strategy to execution across both biddable and non-biddable channels.

This role goes beyond digital activation. You will be the primary planning contact for the account, responsible for translating brand strategy into integrated media plans spanning Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic Display and Video, as well as direct buy placements including DOOH, OOH, and premium DSP partnerships. You will own vendor and platform relationships, manage integrated reporting, and advise the client on media investment decisions.

What You'll Do

Full-Funnel Media Planning

• Lead development of integrated media plans across upper, mid, and lower funnel objectives
• Translate brand briefs and seasonal campaign objectives into channel-level strategies with clear KPIs and budget allocations
• Build and maintain media flowcharts, budget trackers, and authorization documents for all campaigns
• Using AI & internal tools to ensure plans are grounded in audience insights, competitive intelligence, and category context
• Collaborate with the activation team to ensure biddable plans are executed to spec and aligned with broader campaign goals
• Own vendor and media owner relationships for all direct buy placements including DOOH, OOH, premium publishers, and local DSP partners
• Lead media owner briefings, negotiate placements and value-adds, and manage IO and contract workflows
• Evaluate and onboard new direct buy platforms or partnerships relevant to the client's audience and seasonal needs

Client Management & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary planning contact for the client team—managing day-to-day communication on media planning, approvals, and campaign status
• Present media plans, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations clearly and confidently
• Work cross-functionally with creative, strategy, analytics, and ad operations teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery
• Develop post-campaign analyses with clear learnings and actionable recommendations for future activity
• Contribute to QBRs, annual planning, and budget scenario exercises

What We're Looking For

• 4–6+ years of media planning experience within an integrated media agency
• Direct experience managing or coordinating non-digital channels: DOOH, OOH, premium programmatic deals, or direct publisher partnerships
• Proven ability to manage media budgets, produce media plans, and own planning output end-to-end
• Strong client-facing communication skills—comfortable presenting to brand and marketing managers
• Analytical mindset: able to read performance data across channels and translate into clear business recommendations
• Strong project management discipline—able to manage multiple campaign workstreams simultaneously
• Fluent in Japanese and English (written and spoken)

What You Can Expect from EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom Japan operates at the intersection of data, media, and creative. You will work on a high-profile international brand with genuine full-funnel complexity—not a siloed performance or brand role. You will have direct client exposure, cross-channel planning ownership, and the opportunity to make a real impact on how a global brand shows up in the Japanese market.

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

About the role

In the role of Director, Business Affairs, you will report to the Senior Director, Business Affairs.

We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan.

As the Director, Business Affairs, you will prepare proposals. You will also review and negotiate agreements related to development and production, and consortium agreements for Crunchyroll's growing slate of co-productions and original content.

You will negotiate and review agreements while balancing the appropriate financial terms, legal, and business risks. You will partner with our Productions teams, Royalty reporting, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Programming, and other partners in exploiting the rights of our content. You will consult and collaborate with internal and external partners, legal departments, producers, and our Japanese production partners.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Negotiate and complex development and production deals and drafting of terms sheets with Japanese consortium partners, including consortium agreements, music clearance, co-productions, and merchandising licenses.
• Negotiate and draft contracts in both Japanese and English.
• Communicate the financial terms, contractual risks, and obligations to internal departments of our newly acquired/produced content, including Content, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Licensing, and Programming.
• Track deal terms and update negotiation status on internal tracking systems.
• Provide general business counsel and support in an evolving business environment.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 10+ years of Japanese Entertainment Industry-based licensing, production, and business affairs experience
• 8+ years of people management experience
• Experience drafting and interpreting co-production and licensing agreements
• Native to Business level Japanese skills (reading/speaking/writing).
• Willingness to learn English (reading/speaking/writing) 
• Passion for Anime, Japanese culture, Entertainment industry

About the Team

The Business Affairs team is part of the Content team that promotes our content acquisition efforts to support Crunchyroll's global growth. We serve as the source of truth for all licensing contract terms. We are collaboratively work with multiple teams (i.e. Anime Co-Production, Content Acquisitions, Legal, Deal Management, Programming, Financial Contract Reporting) across the globe.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional Development
• Company's Paid Parental Leave
  • up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
  • up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Time Off
• 5 Yasumi Days
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
• Winter Break

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

会社概要 

ロケットナウ（Rocket Now）について  

ロケットナウは、送料とサービス料が無料のフードデリバリーサービスです。和食、洋食、ヘルシー志向の料理など多彩なジャンルの料理から、デザートやドリンクまで迅速かつお得にお楽しみいただけます。サービスは、北海道、東北（仙台）、関東（東京・神奈川・埼玉・千葉）、中部（愛知・静岡）、関西（大阪・京都・兵庫）、広島、九州（福岡）を中心に展開中です。 ロケットナウアプリは、グローバルマーケットインテリジェンス企業の「センサータワー（Sensor Tower）」が主催する「Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025」にて、「2025年に世界でローンチされた飲食店注文・フードデリバリーアプリ部門」で「世界最多ダウンロード数を記録」したアプリに認定されました。また、『Best App Award 2025』において、カテゴリ別部門ショッピングカテゴリ優秀賞を受賞。iOS／Androidの両アプリストアのダウンロード数は、フードデリバリーアプリ部門9カ月連続1位を獲得しました1。アプリはサービス開始2から15カ月で500万ダウンロードを突破するなど成長を続けています。 ＊1 2025年7〜2026年3月 iOS、Android 統合ベース ＊2 2025年3月30日 サービスリリース時点 （出所：Global Market Intelligence: Sensor Tower）  

CP One Japanについて  

CP One Japan合同会社は、NYSE（ニューヨーク証券取引所）に上場しているFortune 150のテクノロジー企業Coupang, Inc.（NYSE: CPNG）の日本法人です。CP One Japanは、日本国内で「ロケットナウ（Rocket Now）」ブランドのフードデリバリーサービスを運営しており、Coupangの技術力と革新的な物流ソリューションを生かして、迅速で信頼性の高い顧客志向のフードデリバリーサービスを日本の消費者に提供することに尽力しています。 

募集職種 

本ポジションは、日本の法律に則り弊社ビジネスが円滑に進み拡大していくための法律における支援をしていただきます。 

主な業務内容 

• 日本における事業運営（eCommerce、商品、オペレーション、HR、コンプライアンスなど）に関わる、さまざまな法務・コンプライアンス業務を遂行する。 

• 様々なステークホルダーと契約について助言や、起案、交渉を行う 

• 新規事業及び新商品のローンチサポート 

• Business、Product、Operations チーム、Compliance、Global Procurement、Finance など、社内の関連部門と密接かつ協力的に連携し、プロジェクトや全社的な取り組みを推進する。 

• 必要に応じて外部法律事務所と連携し、指示を行う。 

応募資格 

基本資格 

• 日本での弁護士資格を有し、登録済みであること 

• 資格取得後8年以上の法務経験　 

• ネイティブレベルの日本語力 

• 迅速かつグローバルな環境下でも、成長とリスクのバランスを適切に取りながら、創造的・戦略的・ビジネス志向の成果を継続的に出せる卓越した能力 

• 積極的に学び、新しい領域や課題に挑戦する意欲 

• 急速かつ多様な事業環境の変化に柔軟に適応できる能力 

歓迎資格 

• 事業会社未経験も歓迎 

• ビジネスレベル以上の英語力 

採用プロセス 

書類選考 → 電話／Zoom面接 → オンサイト（またはオンライン）面接 → 内定 
※職種や状況により、プロセスが変更される場合があります。 
※面接日程や結果は、応募時にご提出いただいたメールアドレス宛にご連絡いたします。 

勤務条件 

• 雇用形態：正社員 

• 試用期間：あり（期間・条件は別途通知） 

• 契約期間：該当する場合は、契約期間を別途ご案内いたします。 

• その他の詳細：ご応募後、別途ご案内いたします。 

留意事項 

• 本求人は、募集枠が充足された場合、掲載終了日より前に募集を終了する可能性があります。 

• 応募プロセスにおいて虚偽の情報が提出された場合、Coupangは採用内定を取り消す権利を有します。 

• 法令に基づき、雇用保護の対象となる方（例：退役軍人給付受給者、障がい者等）には、優先的な選考を行う場合があります。 

• 入社時または入社後の業務内容・職位は、候補者の経験や事業上の必要性に応じて変更となる可能性があります。変更後の職務内容・職位については、特別な制限を設けないものとし、入社前に適切なタイミングでご案内いたします。 

• 応募後の詳細は、メールまたは面接時に別途ご案内いたします。 

プライバシー通知 

ご応募に際してご提供いただく個人情報は、以下のプライバシーポリシーに基づき、Coupangが収集・管理いたします：https://www.coupang.jobs/jp/privacy-policy/ 

機会均等 

Coupangは、多様で包括的な職場を目指しています。Coupangは機会均等雇用者です。 

Role Overview

The People Business Partner is an individual contributor role responsible for executing people-related processes, programs, and local compliance activities in Japan with a high degree of reliability and judgment. Based in Tokyo, this role reports to the Principal People Business Partner (US) and partners closely with People Business Partners, Recruiting, People Operations, Tokyo office leadership, and external partners to support employees and managers across the employee lifecycle.

The role operates with limited day-to-day supervision, manages both routine and non-routine work, and is expected to identify issues, make recommendations, and continuously improve execution within established frameworks. This role plays a key part in enabling a compliant, safe, and engaging work environment in the Tokyo office while aligning with global people programs.

Key Responsibilities

Employee & Manager Support

• Support employees and managers across the employee lifecycle by providing guidance, clarity, and timely execution of people processes.
• Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries related to people processes, programs, and local practices, escalating complex issues to the Principal People Business Partner as appropriate.
• Support managers and employees on employee relations matters by providing guidance on process and next steps. Assist with documentation, fact gathering, and coordination for employee relations cases.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees regarding performance management, including navigating potential resolutions, which involves facilitating the performance improvement process.
• Identifies and escalates issues related to team morale and team dynamics, provides guidance and coaching to managers and employees on a positive and productive workplace. 
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee matters.

People Process Execution & Ownership

• Execute people-related processes in Workday, including organizational changes such as restructures, reporting line updates, and headcount adjustments, in coordination with People Business Partners and People Operations.
• Own assigned process areas end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Identify risks, resolve issues, and recommend improvements to workflows and execution.
• Support business onboarding by coordinating role readiness, stakeholder alignment, and early-stage support to enable effective new-hire ramp and performance.

People Program Delivery

• Support execution of people programs, including engagement surveys and performance cycles.
• Manage timelines, communications, and operational readiness to ensure smooth delivery.
• Support follow-through on program outcomes and action planning with PBPs and business leaders.

Recruiting Support

• Partner with the US-based and Tokyo-based Recruiting team to facilitate the Tokyo hiring process, ensuring compliance with local Japanese labor laws and company policies.
• Plan and execute local employer branding initiatives including exposure to the external media and management of local version of corp site by working with Comms and Recruiting team. 
• Coordinate the local execution of the offer process and employee referral program and ensure timely communication with local employees, collaborating with the Recruiting team for administrative support.
• Act as the local People team resource for the US and Tokyo Recruiting team, and candidates on specific Tokyo-based compensation, benefits, and local work practices, escalating complex questions to PBPs or People Operations as needed.

Regional Collaboration & Employee Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Tokyo office leadership to support local people programs and employee engagement initiatives such as offsites, events, and team-building initiatives, aligned with company culture and global people programs.
• Support the local rollout of global initiatives and share feedback and insights with PBPs and Organizational Effectiveness team.
• Support regional DEI communities and initiatives by working with ERG Leads and DEI team.

Compliance & Labor Administration

• Support employment compliance in Japan by preparing and submitting required regulatory documents in partnership with Employment Counsel and external legal advisors.
• Track employee working hours and report to relevant stakeholders as required.
• Make sure dispatched workers and contractors programs are compliant with local law and Scopely policies by working with Legal and People Operations team.
• Respond to inquiries from government agencies via phone or written correspondence. Support applications and reporting to labor and health authorities as required.

Health & Safety

• Coordinate Industrial Doctor program management, including arranging ad-hoc medical interviews with employees.
• Manage the annual health check process and related policies. Track health check progress and submit required reports to government authorities.
• Review health check results and coordinate follow-ups with employees and managers based on Industrial Doctor recommendations.
• Organize and operate the annual Stress Check survey and follow-up processes with external vendors (e.g., ELIXIA).
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment, including workplace appraisals.
• Support operation of the statutory monthly Health & Safety Committee.
• Coordinate on-site flu shot programs for the Tokyo office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in people programs, HR operations, people analytics, program management, or a related role.
• Hands-on experience supporting people processes and programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience working with HR systems (e.g., Workday or similar) and managing data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong program coordination skills, including managing timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability and curiosity to champion the responsible adoption of AI and automation within People practices to improve scalability, reduce administrative burden, and enable more strategic impact.
• Ability to work independently on routine and non-routine tasks with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with employees and managers.
• Knowledge of Japan labor law and statutory requirements, including employment contracts, working hours, and leave policies.
• Ability to apply sound judgment, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and escalate appropriately.
• Comfort working cross-functionally and across time zones.
• Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese, with the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal contexts.
• Ability to work in the office 3 days a week on Tue, Wed, and Thu, and commit to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• 5-10% of travel including international travels to the US and Spain.

Plus If…

• Experience supporting performance management cycles and/or engagement surveys.
• Prior experience partnering with recruiters on hiring initiatives or onboarding processes.
• Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives, such as off-sites, events, or team-building programs.
• Exposure to working with international teams, particularly with US-based stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with global teams in a matrix organization, specifically with US-based partners.
• Experience documenting and improving processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Familiarity with the gaming/tech industry.
• Possession of a Health Supervisor license (衛生管理者) and/or qualification as a Labor and Social Security Attorney (社会保険労務士).

About the role

We are looking for an experienced tech transactions attorney to join our legal team. This is a uniquely strategic role with a mix of both internal and external-facing responsibilities in a region of increasing importance and growth for Applied Intuition. In short, this role will make an impact. You will primarily support Sales, Product, and Engineering. You will also have opportunities to expand your role as part of a small legal team in a high growth start up, and as our first attorney in Asia.

Our ideal candidate is a business-minded lawyer who is focused on execution, prepared to lead on important deals, and comfortable making thoughtful and creative decisions. The role will require a high degree of self-sufficiency but also someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team dedicated to providing top legal service to our internal clients. You must be willing to roll up your sleeves and be comfortable working in ambiguity.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Lead the drafting, structuring, and negotiating of complex commercial contracts with a diverse range of customers and partners from automotive OEMs, Autonomous Vehicle (AV) startups, and other players in the automotive and mobility ecosystems.
• Be a trusted advisor to the leadership team on legal matters critical to the growth of the business. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Sales,Finance, Product, Engineering, etc.) to lead key initiatives.
• Support activities related to IP, Product, and Compliance as needed. 
• Create forms, playbooks, and training to improve consistency, execution speed, risk mitigation, and scalability.
• Develop and implement scalable and sustainable legal operations processes, programs and tools to support the legal team’s efficient delivery of services to the broader company.
• Proactively manage other duties that may arise as part of a small legal team in a high growth start-up.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Qualification to practice law in Japan (Bengoshi), or equivalent legal qualification; ideally J.D. or LL.M. degree, with admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Fluency in both English and Japanese (written and verbal), with the ability to operate effectively in a bilingual business environment.
• Experience structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including software licenses, strategic partnerships, and joint development agreements.
• Demeanor to thrive in a fast-paced sales focused environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines.
• 5+ years' of experience with the activities described above. 

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting cross-border transactions, particularly involving U.S., Japan and Korea-based stakeholders.
• Experience working in the Japanese office of a U.S. or multinational company, or advising multinational clients in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Experience with some combination of law firm and in-house work.
• Computer science, engineering, or other technical background.
• Prior experience in technology, automotive, mobility, or other deep-tech industries.
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Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

About the Teads Legal Commercial Team

The Teads Legal Commercial Team is a trusted legal partner to the global Teads business, providing high quality, business-centric advice and support. We are responsible for legal work supporting Teads’ revenue generating deals with our many clients and partners worldwide. We are a diverse team based out of various offices around the globe. 

About the Opportunity

The Teads Legal Commercial Team is seeking a highly motivated in-house commercial lawyer to join us in the role of Legal Counsel, Commercial.

This role is ideal for a lawyer with 3 to 5 years’ post qualification experience who enjoys being close to the business, solving real commercial problems, and building trusted relationships with stakeholders. You will work closely with our global business on various commercial and legal matters, including the full suite of Teads’ commercial agreements, legal operations and processes, and commercial data privacy, and be the primary point of contact for our Japan business teams. 

Reporting to the Head of Legal, Asia Pacific and Global Affairs, you should have strong collaborative and leadership skills to build credible business relationships with colleagues at all levels and champion a culture of growth, collaboration and accountability amongst fellow Teadsters that you work with.

What You Can Expect

As a Teadster, you will play a key role in enabling Teads’ future success in Japan and the world. You will be the trusted legal lead and business partner working closely and directly with business leaders and the Teads Legal Commercial Team on the following:

• Supporting Teads’ Japan and global commercial teams by managing, reviewing, drafting and negotiating all forms of commercial agreements, including but not limited to publisher, advertiser, agency and programmatic agreements, DPAs, NDAs and any other related agreements, work orders or questionnaires;
• Acting as a trusted legal adviser across a variety of legal matters in Japan and globally, including but not limited to matters relating to content compliance, commercial data privacy, sales and marketing enablement; 
• Supporting the global Legal Corporate team in areas of corporate governance, employment, intellectual property, employee enablement;
• Tracking legal, regulatory and industry body developments in Japan and key jurisdictions within your scope of responsibility, considering the impact on Teads’ business and advising accordingly;
• Supporting on establishing global and regional policies and guidelines in order to cultivate a scalable and risk/value-based approach, including but not limited to drafting, maintaining and updating contract templates, playbooks and other legal documents and policies;
• Supporting the management of contract life cycle processes and maintenance of records and related systems; and
• Contributing to internal training and knowledge sharing.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• LLB or JD from a reputable university
• Located in any of the following locations: Tokyo, Japan; Singapore; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Hong Kong SAR; or Seoul, South Korea (ROK)
• 3-5 years of relevant in-house legal experience at a regional or global technology company, particularly in Japanese language commercial and technology transactions involving local business stakeholders. Previous or current in-house experience in one or more of the following industries is required: software, PaaS, SaaS, ICT or data-related services
• Familiarity with application of data privacy regulations to technology-related transactions in Japan. Similar knowledge in other Asia Pacific territories would be an advantage
• Native proficiency (written and spoken) in Japanese and English

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience in the following industries is ideal: Adtech, Media and Advertising, Digital Media
• Knowledge and experience in some or all of the following: advertising regulations, marketing regulations, information technology, corporate and finance law, corporate governance and compliance, intellectual property and/or employment law
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to drill into complex legal issues and make value-adding recommendations to senior management
• Adaptable and a master at prioritizing and time management
• Thrive in working as part of a dynamic global legal team
• Natural collaborator and a team player
• Proficiency in another language (written and spoken) within Asia Pacific

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Regulatory Counsel

Our dynamic APAC Regulatory team is looking for a Regulatory Counsel who has experience with the payments, financial service or fintech industry in Japan. In this role, you will enable Adyen to create unique business opportunities while making ethical choices. To do this, you must have strong analytical and communication skills as well as pragmatic and strategic thinking while advising internal and external stakeholders on regulatory matters.

What you'll do:

• Monitor regulatory developments in legislative and policy environment and advise on its impact to Adyen
• Represent the team on a variety of workstreams and drive the regulatory strategy
• Operationalise regulatory requirements in Japan for Adyen
• Collaborate and provide advice and support to internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters in Japan ranging from regulatory engagement, regulatory strategy and product launches.
• Manage various routine and ad hoc regulatory requests and filings
• Advise on various matters with merchants, service providers, internal and external stakeholders, in line with Adyen’s commercial and strategic objectives which allow for scale.

Who you are:

• You are qualified as a lawyer
• You have strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• You have strong research, statutory interpretation and organisation skills
• You have at least 3-5 years+ post qualification experience in a regulatory/policy/legal role 
• You have some working knowledge of the payment industry, retail banking, acquiring and finance
• You will be a critical thinker, strategic and have innovative problem-solving skills
• Your strong sense of initiative, independence and ability to take ownership enabling you to contribute to a fast-growing business

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Tokyo office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

The Community You Will Join: 

Airbnb’s Legal team embodies the company’s innovative, forward-thinking spirit. At the frontier of the sharing economy, Airbnb is breaking new ground in matters of policy, law, and government relations. Where some see obstacles, we see the opportunity to find creative, practical solutions, right at the cutting edge. Our adventurous, fast-moving legal team is committed to building a team of talented, collaborative and self-motivated legal professionals across the globe who believe in Airbnb’s mission and leading as a 21st century company.

Airbnb’s Legal Department is a global team that will require working with diverse international colleagues around the world. The successful candidate will be someone who is adaptable, collaborative and embodies Airbnb’s Core Values. Candidates will be required to approach complex legal issues with a balance for local and global perspectives, while being adaptable to cultural differences and nuances. A genuine and demonstrated interest in Airbnb and a commitment to ethics, integrity and fostering a workplace that emphasizes diversity and belonging is a must.

The Difference You Will Make:

We are in search of an Associate Legal Counsel for Japan. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel - Northeast Asia and serves as a legal partner to many other teams outside Legal. Collaboration will be a key attribute, as this role will work very closely with the other members of the legal team, both regionally and globally. This role needs to be based in Tokyo, Japan.

A Typical Day:

• Act as an effective and trusted partner to the fast-paced and high-performing Airbnb team. 
• Deliver clear, effective and practical legal advice to the various business functions. These include business development, public policy, marketing and communications.  
• Legal advice includes regulatory matters, consumer protection, competition, marketing, employment, privacy, dispute resolution, and law enforcement. 
• Be adept in making sensible legal risk assessments which consider practical solutions to mitigate legal risk whilst keeping business priorities at the forefront.

Your Expertise:

• Qualification in Japan (as bengoshi) is a must. 
• Native-level command of Japanese (written and spoken) is a must.
• Business-level English (written and spoken) is essential. High scores in standardized tests (TOEIC/TOEFL) is a plus.
• Minimum 2-5 years post-qualification experience - In-house (including secondment from a law firm) in an MNC and/or start-up is a plus.
• Consistently delivers creative, thoughtful and business-oriented results that appropriately balance growth and risk.
• Tech-forward mindset with a proactive willingness to leverage AI tools to optimize legal productivity.
• Team player, highly collaborative with excellent communication and listening skills. 
• Proactive owner who takes initiative while navigating competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathetic, caring and humble.
• Occasional international travel (typically once a year for a few days) may be required, with full consideration for individual circumstances and family commitments.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Keeper is hiring a talented Human Resources Generalist dedicated to our APAC region to join our People Team! Candidates must be able to work from our Tokyo, Japan office for eligibility.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and is sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and play a critical role in supporting our employees and managers as we continue to scale the organization.

About Keeper

Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of public sector IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require. Learn why agencies trust Keeper to defend against today’s sophisticated adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com.

About the Role

The APAC Human Resources Generalist will report to our Senior Director of Global Human Resources and play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle. This role will be responsible for supporting the larger global people team and the organization by implementing and administering local APAC HR programs and policies. This opportunity involves applying a mix of people and technical skills in facilitating processes across HR, payroll, benefits and compliance. This individual will serve as a liaison between employees and management, providing guidance and support on various HR-related matters. 

The ideal candidate works well both independently and as part of a larger global team, autonomously performs routine tasks and applies creative problem solving skills to continuously improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate and support people processes and initiatives with a focus on continual improvement and a positive employee experience
• Ensure full compliance with Japanese labor laws and local employment regulations - by implementing, monitoring, and continuously updating HR policies, procedures/practices
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on statutory requirements, mitigate compliance risks, and partner with Internal and external Legal counsel to address regulatory changes and audits
• Own and manage the APAC new hire onboarding process including generating offer letters, initiating pre-employment screening, organizing and conducting new hire orientation, continually refreshing the HR onboarding content, administering onboarding surveys and supporting managers in facilitating onboarding check-ins
• Coordinate with the larger HR team to roll out the APAC portion of the monthly performance management process including launching the process in the human resource information system (HRIS), monitoring and managing progress and preparing compensation planning spreadsheets
• Process APAC employee changes such as promotions, transfers, and terminations and maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS
• Prepare reports on HR metrics, such as turnover and headcount, and fulfill ad hoc reporting requests
• Various general HR activities, such as separation conversions/offboarding, exit interviews and employee relocations
• Interact with employees and managers to provide basic employee relations support and manager coaching
• Promote a positive work environment through employee engagement initiatives and communication strategies
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned
• Potentially assist with covering General HR matters and Payroll for other APAC regional EoR (Employer of Record) set ups, including Australia, as we grow
• Communicate with Japanese and English speaking employees, vendors, and stakeholders, both verbal and written

Payroll

• Support Japan payroll processes by entering payroll changes, ensuring timesheet completion & accuracy, conducting payroll audits and providing an initial review of the payroll preview
• Prepare data input for anniversary, promotion and compensation changes
• Facilitate the ongoing tracking and management of PTO usage
• Assist in disseminating sales incentive plans and commissions statements
• Document and notify employees and managers of promotion and compensation changes
• Assist with payroll tax, unemployment reporting and other tracking requirements 

Benefits

• Provide general APAC benefits support including fielding first-level employee benefits questions, maintaining benefits marketing materials and compliance
• Coordinate employee communications, monitoring active enrollments and providing reporting support
• Assist with annual Health Check tracking, payment processing and facilitation

Compliance

• Assist with regular updating of APAC related HR policies, process documentation and maintenance of employee files
• Work as a trusted advisor on all Japanese related HR and Employment law matters (and when necessary, a liaison with outside legal counsel)
• Maintain employee records and in compliance with applicable local laws and regulations
• Serve as the APAC HR liaison with the information security team to facilitate the implementation of compliance best practices and track the completion ongoing compliance training
• Assist with all compliance and audit-related reporting requests

Recruitment

• Support full-cycle recruitment for Japan and APAC roles in partnership with the global recruiting team, coordinating hiring processes (interview scheduling, communicating with internal stakeholders, etc.) and ensuring a seamless, locally relevant candidate experience
• Collaborate with the global Talent Acquisition team to leverage relevant Japan and APAC recruiting channels (e.g., agencies, job boards, referrals) and strengthen a regional talent pipeline aligned with global hiring strategies
• Ensure compliance with Japanese labor laws and company policies while providing local market insights and tracking hiring metrics to inform global hiring efforts

Job Requirements

• 2-5 years experience in HR roles, with a focus on payroll, benefits and legal compliance
• General knowledge of Japanese HR laws, regulations, and best practices
• Must be bilingual in Japanese with English proficiency for business purposes, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) 
• Baseline knowledge of Excel and GSuite
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach
• General flexibility and adaptability to change
• Flexible schedule (occasionally required to flex hours to accommodate US time zone aligned meetings) 
• Ability to go into our Tokyo office headquarters 5 days a week

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or related field
• GHR-P, CHRP, SPHRi, HRIP, JHRS, HRAI or any other applicable HR Certification (any level)
• Experience working with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel/Word in particular)
• Experience with Japanese Labor and Employment Law litigation support 

Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Classification: Salary, non-managerial

Media Planning Manager

Role Overview

As a Media Planning Manager, you will manage integrated media and communications planning for a key global client, covering both digital and offline channels. This role requires balancing strategic thinking with operational execution—translating business objectives into full-funnel media strategies and actionable plans. While the account has a strong digital focus, offline channels such as TV, OOH, and print remain critical, requiring a planner who can develop cohesive cross-channel recommendations.

You will work closely with senior client stakeholders, internal /external activation teams, creative partners, and external media vendors to ensure campaigns are strategically aligned, effectively executed, and continuously optimized. This role also includes project leadership responsibilities and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Media Strategy & Planning

• Work with directors and develop comprehensive, insight-driven media strategies aligned with client marketing and business goals.
• Define channel roles, budget allocation, audience targeting, and campaign phasing across digital and offline media.
• Ensure integration between brand-building and performance-driven channels
• Apply audience research, competitive analysis, and historical performance data to strengthen planning recommendations.

Campaign Planning, Execution & Optimization

• Translate strategy into detailed media plans, flowcharts, timelines, and budget trackers.
• Partner with digital activation teams, TV buyers, and media vendors to ensure accurate implementation.
• Monitor campaign pacing, delivery, and performance against KPIs.
• Identify optimization opportunities and recommend adjustments based on real-time performance and insights.

Client Management & Communication

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for client stakeholders, ensuring clear and proactive communication.
• Present media strategies, plans, and performance reports confidently in both Japanese and English.
• Understand the client’s category, business priorities, and competitive landscape to provide relevant recommendations.
• Support senior leadership in strategic discussions and annual planning.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze campaign performance across channels and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Prepare campaign reports and post-campaign analyses.
• Use data to inform future planning, budget allocation, and performance forecasting.
• Ensure planning recommendations are grounded in measurable outcomes.

Project & Team Management

• Lead planning projects from briefing through execution and reporting.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee workload allocation and support development of junior team members.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of planning outputs.

Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams (Digital Activation, Analytics, Strategy, Creative, Investment).
• Coordinate with external partners, including media owners, creative agencies, and production teams.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing on media trends, tools, and best practices.

What Success Looks Like

First 3 months

• Gain a strong understanding of the client’s business, target audiences, and media ecosystem.
• Support plan development and begin contributing strategic recommendations.
• Establish working relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders.

Within 6 months

• Independently lead planning for selected campaigns or projects.
• Present plans and performance updates directly to clients.
• Provide informed recommendations based on media trends and performance insights.

Within 12 months

• Lead annual planning and campaign reviews.
• Deliver data-driven strategic recommendations for future campaigns.
• Act as a trusted planning lead for the client and internal teams.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in media planning or communications planning within an agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of both digital media (programmatic, paid social, search, video, display) and offline media (TV, OOH, print, radio).
• Experience managing integrated campaigns and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, budget tracking).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or leading projects preferred.

Typical Scope of Authority

• Own planning workstreams for key campaigns.
• Recommend channel strategy and budget allocation.
• Present directly to mid- to senior-level client stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to planners and executives.

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful  ideas, products and services. We exist to create the future together with our clients. 

AKQA’s Experience Technology Architect, with assistance from the Technical Director and  Delivery Director, will serve as the technical point of contact for clients and lead the  project team for technical perspective to achieve the best results. 

As a member of AKQA Tokyo, you will join a dynamic, globally-minded team  surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You will create world-class  experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets with Team. 

ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Facing Japanese customers and collaborating with global team on activities related  to the technical aspects of the project. 
• Understanding proposed customer experiences and interpreting and document  technical requirements. 
• Define technology requirements and propose solutions based on company best  practice. 
• Platform Evaluation and selection to meet client requirements 
• Research best practices and proactively getting help of local and global colleagues to shape technical solutions. 
• Support the design and implementation of frontend and backend architecture to  drive customer experiences. 
• Research and ensure best practices in accessibility, performance, and security. Evaluate existing client architectures and suggest appropriate improvements to  meet their goals. 
• Recruit and oversee technology development teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS 

• Bachelorʼs degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in software development or system Implementation. 3+ years of experience delivering customer-facing services on the vendor side. Understanding in frontend frameworks like ReactJS and backend technologies or  equivalent technologies. 
• Understanding of modern cloud infrastructure such as Vercel or Netlify, and major  cloud providers like GCP, AWS or Azure. 
• Having an interest in advanced technology solutions and being proactive in  acquiring new skills. 
• A person who can be an advocate for global standard framework and development  methodologies. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Ability to independently provide services to clients. 
• Experience in e-commerce and web architecture with headless architecture. Experience participating in global projects. 
• Business level English and native level Japanese. 

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful  ideas, products and services. We exist to create the future together with our clients. 

The Production Director (Communications) is responsible for leading and delivering high-quality brand and communication projects across film, content, digital campaigns, events, and integrated experiences.

As the senior owner of production, this role oversees the entire delivery lifecycle—from concept feasibility and production planning through execution, launch, and post-delivery evaluation—ensuring creative excellence, operational rigor, and commercial success.

Working closely with Creative, Strategy, Client Services, and external production partners, the Production Director ensures that ideas are produced to the highest standard, delivered on time and within budget, while building strong and trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions.
• Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management.
• Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs.　
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues.

Creative Collaboration

• Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans. 
• Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget. 
• Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters.
• Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction. 
• Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs.

Partner & Vendor Management

• Select, brief, and manage external production partners including film production companies, post-production houses, and event vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, manage costs, and ensure compliance with legal, brand, and safety standards. 
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with trusted production partners.

Operational Excellence

• Own production budgets, cost estimates, and financial tracking.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope and commercial targets.
• Contribute to proposal development, including production approach, timelines, and cost estimates.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop Producers, Senior Producers, and Production Managers.
• Establish production best practices, standards, and scalable delivery processes.
• Support hiring and team growth as the communications production capability expands.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS 

• 8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects.
• Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in global or multi-market environments.
• Strong understanding of digital, social, and integrated campaign production.
• Experience collaborating with international creative and production teams.

As a Senior Producer at AKQA, you will be responsible for managing complex, end-to-end, full life-cycle cross-platform production projects including photography, video for digital and broadcast, post-production, social creative activation, and immersive/experiential design.

You will be involved in the conception phase to establish an effective and appropriate production setup after validating the feasibility of creative ideas. You will be responsible from inception and scope definition through to delivery, establishing the optimal production approach to balance client competitiveness, project profitability, and delivery quality.

The producer is also responsible for setting up fair and efficient partnerships with third parties so that they bring value to our production projects. Most importantly, the position consists of being a key point of contact for all content projects. In this role, you may be assigned to long-term retainer projects, including those for global companies, supporting ongoing content production and delivery. 

As a member of AKQA Tokyo, you will join a dynamic, globally minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. With oversight from the Delivery & Operations Director you will create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Project Delivery

• Successfully manage the execution of complex projects. Ensure targets are met, and that expectations, budgets, and timelines are aligned in collaboration with the Client Service team.
• Ensure consistently high stakeholder satisfaction, with mutual benefits for clients and AKQA.
• Provide accurate reporting and forecasting of resources, financials, deliverables and timelines; fostering visibility and tracking dependencies.
• Build out AKQA SoW and articulate production workstreams accordingly
• Ensure AKQA clients balance value for money with results.
• Conduct project retro meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of the delivery process
• Production Management
• Manage the production process, from planning and pre-production to shoot management, risk mitigation and post-production.
• Manage all aspects of audio production, including voice-over, final mixes and rights management.
• Oversee production across photography, digital and broadcast video, post-production, social creative activation, and experiential event design.
• Supplier Management
• Able to identify the most appropriate supplier for the required task.
• Ensure outsourced projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• Select, pilot, and manage a wide range of third parties, always bearing in mind the company’s value and ensuring that both the company’s and our clients’ interests are respected.
• Maintain a vetted list of approved suppliers.
• Organize and manage any relevant third-party company delegation, putting together protective production contracts as detailed as possible (based on the AKQA existing templates).

• Other

• Lead and inspire, sharing your knowledge with peers and mentoring mid- and junior-level delivery team members.  Cultivate a positive team environment, promoting proactivity, enthusiasm for client businesses, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• 6+ years of experience, preferably in an agency environment, delivering innovative, interactive, and consumer-focused solutions.
• Demonstrate experience working on interactive content production projects including campaign, brand films, photography, and more
• Experience working with Creative teams with the ability to make sound commercial and financial decisions, quickly understand problems, propose solutions, and manage client situations.
• Rigorous in organization and management, conscientious and adept in solving issues at all levels of a project.
• Ability to inspire, support and understand the interplay between people, processes, and systems.
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection.
• Be an excellent team player who supports and elevates the project and other team members.
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese
• Business-level proficiency in English

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful  ideas, products and services. We exist to create the future together with our clients. 

The Senior Product Manager deeply understands the client’s business, user insights, and market landscape, and defines the product vision and strategy on behalf of the　client—leading the product from concept to realization. Covering a wide range of digital products such as web platforms, e-commerce, and mobile apps.

The Senior Product Manager leads the entire lifecycle including problem discovery, roadmap creation, requirements definition, design, development, and release.

Combining strategic thinking with executional excellence, the role collaborates with stakeholders across Client Business, Strategy, Experience Design, and Technology to ensure the product delivers meaningful value.
The Senior Product Manager also drives data-informed iteration, serving as the central hub for product growth and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Collaborate with Strategy and Experience teams to analyze client and user needs, as well as market trends, and define the product vision and value proposition
• Develop product strategies integrating business objectives, customer experience, and technical requirements (including business cases)
• Lead the creation and prioritization of the product roadmap

Discovery & Requirements Definition

• Identify problems and opportunities through user research, data analysis, and competitive analysis
• Create user stories, requirements, and specifications, translating them into actionable deliverables for development teams
• Define product requirements aligned with the client's business strategy

Product Design & Delivery Leadership

• Work closely with designers, engineers, QA, and developers to lead product development
• Review deliverables, define acceptance criteria, and ensure product quality
• Support the creation of sprint plans and release plans, enabling a smooth development process

Stakeholder Communication

• Identify and engage relevant stakeholders for each project
• Lead communication with clients, internal teams, and business/technical stakeholders
• Share product status, risks, and changing priorities to facilitate effective decision-making

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define KPIs and success metrics, driving a data-informed improvement cycle
• Analyze market and user feedback to guide ongoing product updates
• Conduct impact assessments and extract insights to prioritize and drive improvements

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS 

• 5+ years of experience in digital product or service management 
• Hands-on experience with product strategy, roadmap development, requirements definition, and user story creation 
• Experience collaborating with engineers and designers to deliver product outcomes 
• Strong logical thinking and communication skills, including stakeholder management 
• Experience in web, mobile app, e-commerce, or digital marketing projects

Preferred Qualifications 

• Business-level English and native-level Japanese communication skills
• Experience launching or growing B2C products 
• Practical experience with Agile/Scrum 
• Knowledge of personalization, CRM, CDP, or related product areas Understanding of APIs, headless architecture, cloud technologies, or engineering background

Experience Designers at AKQA (part of WPP) concept, craft and deliver interfaces that make technology more natural and enjoyable to use. In collaboration with strategists, researchers and technologists, our UI and UX designers take a human-centred approach to create beautiful and meaningful brand experiences.

As a Senior UI Designer, you will play an essential role in conception and design; bringing exceptional creative thinking and craft to deliver digital experiences that delight clients and users.

As part of the AKQA team in Tokyo, you will work in a dynamic, globally-minded environment surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. Together you will create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate world-class execution of innovative and effective digital communication design, interface design, and interaction design across all digital platforms.
• Consistently deliver systematic, responsive design solutions through an agile methodology.
• Apply your skills in pitches to bring ideas to life, inspiring and exciting potential clients.
• Present design work confidently to stakeholders, and build trusting relationships.
• Ideate, co-design and refine with peers and clients in a positive and collaborative manner.
• Ensure projects and tasks are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
• Learn new skills and stay abreast of design and technical developments. Advocate for and apply best practices to keep our team at the forefront of the industry.
• Keep on top of current and upcoming cultural trends — both in Japan and globally.
• Lead and inspire, sharing your knowledge with peers and mentoring mid/junior designers.

EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Outstanding typography and layout skills; demonstrating range and subtlety.
• Sensitivity to colour, shadows, motion and details that others may not consciously notice.
• Exceptional design aesthetics with a portfolio to demonstrate.
• Experience in creating and presenting concepts through mood boards and prototypes.
• Experience in taking designs from low-fidelity wireframes to polished digital products.
• Experience in atomic design principles and building design systems that scale.
• Understanding of usability and accessibility best practices.
• Understanding of the technical possibilities and limitations of web and app development.
• Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills, with the ability to present logically, objectively and inspiringly.
• Native or fluent Japanese reading and speaking ability is essential.
• Intermediate or higher English ability is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a global team, with an open mind to fresh perspectives.
• Strong experience in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping tools.
• Proven experience working in a Senior Design role (agency or client-side).
• A degree in Design, Interaction Design, or other design-related field is preferred.

#LI-DNI

Experience Designers at AKQA (part of WPP) concept, craft and deliver interfaces that make technology more natural and enjoyable to use. In collaboration with strategists, researchers and technologists, our UI and UX designers take a human-centred approach to create beautiful and meaningful brand experiences.

As a Senior UX Designer you will play an essential role balancing business, customer and technical requirements to craft blueprints for solutions that delight clients and users.

As part of the AKQA team in Tokyo, you will work in a dynamic, globally-minded environment surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. Together you will create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Plan and execute core UX/CX deliverables including heuristic and IA audits, ecosystem maps, personas, customer journeys, service blueprints, and wireframes
• Collaborate across disciplines in both agile and waterfall processes to quickly deliver impactful solutions
• Present to business stakeholders to help them make informed decisions that strengthen their business
• Keep on top of best practices and trends to ensure we are at the forefront of the industry
• Lead and inspire, sharing your knowledge with peers and mentoring mid/junior designers
  
  

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• A compelling portfolio demonstrating outstanding UX design, with a desire to become even better
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make complex topics understandable, and present logically
• Excellent writing and editing skills, experienced in crafting effective, on-brand micro copy
• Mastery of whiteboard and prototyping software such as Miro and Figma
• A “can-do” attitude, eager to embrace big challenges
• Attention to detail and a passion for getting to the root of a problem
• Ability to thrive in a global team, with an open mind to fresh perspectives
• Proven experience working in a Senior UX Design role (agency or in-house)
• A degree in Interaction Design, Information Architecture or other design-related field is preferred
• Fluency in Japanese at N1 or native level is required
• Conversational or higher English ability is preferred but not required

#LI-DNI

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services.

With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

As a Group Strategy Director, you will operate on behalf of our client, leading their strategic capabilities, with an acute understanding of how communications and culture, technology and psychology, intersect in the mind of the consumer.

Additionally, you are able to analyze data and insights to create a compelling story. You will frame problems in unexpected ways and be relied upon for clarity, leadership, and perspective by the internal team and clients. Serving as strategic lead on accounts and across the agency, you will use both qualitative and quantitative research to answer

questions, prove or disprove hypotheses, and mine insights.

While certain expectations around this role would require whomever fills it to live within a commutable distance, AKQA

has developed a hybrid work structure where its team can choose when to come into the Studio, providing an inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Partner with account leadership to grow the business and strategic acumen of the account. Will also be responsible to dig deep into specific brands to understand the consumer journey, passion points, and interests of our audiences.
• Lead strategic engagements and CX programmes with clients, supported by the local and global teams.
• Deliver strategic outcomes for clients with an equal mix of team leadership and hands-on delivery.
• Partner with the growth team to look at analytics and drive data driven opportunities.
• The ability to work well under pressure, with a high degree of flexibility and fluidity and have an objective-focused and positive approach.
• Strong customer service ethos, a commitment to quality and the will to consistently drive improvements.
• A passion for creativity, innovation and business strategy.
• A commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.
• Excellent business acumen and sound judgement.
• Be entrepreneurial, with a collaborative, supportive and team-based approach.
• Proven track record in leading and growing strategic, creative, and technology-centered work.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to understand and lead a cross-disciplinary team through the dynamics of a client’s business and the sector in which it operates.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with senior clients are essential.
• Ability to use insights to help drive the creative process in partnership with your creative peers: honing and crafting ideas through human centred insight, and selling them successfully to clients.
• Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
• Can provide strategic direction on product and experience initiatives, identifying the key value proposition,human needs, and value to the business.
• Can clearly and persuasively communicate strategic recommendations to internal and external audiences with variable levels of understanding.
• Must have at least 12-15 years of experience in a strategic discipline, with a digital, communications or consulting background.
• Product strategy and design thinking is a requirement, with a significant amount of this experience devoted to work in digital environments.
• Brand and communications planning experience is a must, as is business strategy experience.
• Understands how business, brands and customers interact, with deep knowledge of the role that technology plays in this relationship.
• Experience in insight and idea generation, can judge ideas for their distinctiveness, relevance and effectiveness.
• Ability to translate strategic recommendations into actionable experiences, products, and services.
• Familiarity with a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research techniques, ability to design and implement measurement plans.
• Can clearly and persuasively frame and communicate strategic recommendations to senior audiences,internally and externally.
• Team player with strong leadership skills, able to manage people across multiple projects under high pressure.
• Organized, professional, proactive, clear & concise communication style, simple language & high cultural awareness.
• Track record of nurturing and mentoring junior through to senior team members.

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful  ideas, products and services. We exist to create the future together with our clients. 

The Technology Director is responsible for leading and growing the Tokyo technology team and client portfolio. Working alongside the local leadership team and regional Chief Technology Officer, you will own the Tokyo technology strategy, plan how to grow and service the Tokyo studio engagements and foster a high-performing technology team, while ensuring successful commercial engagements and technical program delivery.

You will build and lead a team of experts and coordinate with regional practice leaders and partners to deliver technology outcomes for the Tokyo client portfolio. As a member of the regional AKQA Technology Executive, you will also contribute to regional technology initiatives and practice development.

By deeply understanding client business challenges, experience goals, and technical requirements, the Technology Director serves as the central decision-maker ensuring world-class digital experiences powered by modern web architectures and frameworks, MarTech, and AI technologies.

This role reports to the local Delivery Director and the APAC CTO.  Primary reports for this role include Solution Architects, Technical Leads, and Principal Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery Leadership

• Lead the technical setup and onboarding for web and digital product development projects.
• Own architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments.
• Establish quality, performance, and security standards to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Lead high-complexity projects independently within client engagements.
• Drive technical decision-making and propose optimal implementation approaches.
• Be hands-on in delivering technology engagements and solutions as required, while building the Tokyo technology practice.

Proposal & Pre-Sales Support

• Lead RFP/RFI analysis, technical approach design, and proposal development.
• Own technical presentations, client communication, and estimation.
• Contribute to business growth by designing competitive, technology-driven solutions.
• Lead and coordinate bringing in regional technology colleagues and partners in order to create compelling RFP responses highlighting the best of AKQA’s capabilities
  
  

Team Management & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor architects, Technical Delivery Managers, and other technology team members.
• Define and maintain technical standards, development processes, and best practices to improve productivity and quality.
• Support hiring, talent development, performance management, and community engagement to strengthen the technology discipline.
• Ensure the team structure is maintained, and appropriately sized for the current and pipeline client engagements.
• Guide decisions on the mix of resources across the studio, including the mix of permanent and contract roles, and decisions on when to utilise partners within the AKQA and Itochu networks.
• Work with regional practice leaders to develop practice related talent

Solution Development & Innovation

• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/LLM, MarTech tools, cloud platforms, and modern web frameworks.
• Provide technical insights that drive client proposals and product improvements.
• Collaborate with global teams to adopt and localize best practices and global capabilities.

Stakeholder Communication

• Lead technical discussions with client executives, IT leaders, and product owners.
• Promote collaboration with AKQA's regional and global team, and partnerships with partners.
• Work closely with PMs, designers, and strategists to ensure alignment across all project disciplines.

Reputation

• Involvement in AKQA's marketing and PR - focused on both potential clients and potential employees.
• Drive initiatives to connect with and attract key talent to AKQA.
• Foster and contribute to industry thought leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS 

• Strong interest and ongoing learning in AI, LLMs, generative AI, MarTech, and emerging technologies
• Experience designing architecture for large-scale digital products
• Experience working within a global or distributed organization
• Public technical contributions such as conference speaking, publishing, or OSS involvement
• knowledge of modern web architecture, APIs, cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure / Vercel, Netlify), and software engineering best practices

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create a better future. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive ideas, services and experiences that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Strategists at AKQA make our clients’ business, their business. Driven by an innate curiosity and a passion for problem solving and learning, they harness their cutting-edge knowledge of brands, technology, culture and societal trends to provide unique outlooks and solutions for our clients.

As Senior Strategist, you will be responsible for the strategic output for a portfolio of clients, positioning the value of Strategic Planning internally and to clients, and accountable for managing strategic deliverables. The Senior Strategist leads strategic thought on pitches, expected to anticipate, research and identify client opportunities, provide future thinking and a provocative POV whilst managing exciting and challenging day-to-day projects. Your thoughts & opinions will play a role in shaping the future.

The role requires development of insights from research, managing associate research and performance evaluation programmes, and developing strategic responses and value-add thought leadership to clients. Your role will be particularly essential in generating local insight and strategy that resonates within Japan, as well as for audiences more globally.

You will work in an innovative and inclusive culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically-advanced team and have access to ongoing personal and professional development.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Keep abreast of cultural, creative and technological news and developments pertaining to clients/useful for the account team.
• Utilise experience to begin to develop macro perspectives of your own on consumer & brand issues, leading to 'thought pieces' for both internal (training/idea sharing) and external (publications, speeches, or new business thinking) use.
• Own the strategic debate on own brands, and be recognised as a key driver of this both internally and externally. Further, have proactive, provoking debate on own brands, and identify what the agenda for future discussion should be.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of, and be able to hold discussions about business matters (organisational, strategic, financial, etc.) with senior clients.
• Lead debate with clients on effectiveness of new channels, and the right way to evaluate them. Create case studies and Effectiveness Award submissions on key projects worked on.
• Have a point of view on the future of research, evaluation and effectiveness. Think of new research projects/methodologies/products AKQA can use to generate original insights for clients and for New Business purposes.
• Assume responsibility for multi-market strategy deployment, and demonstrate sensitivity to local market culture and dynamics.
• Take leadership of the majority of the planning side of the brief-writing and development process and be recognised as doing so by both client and senior creatives.
• Be able to sensitively provide feedback to give clear direction, provide additional stimulus and thought starters. Work to keep the creative team motivated and excited about the creative opportunity.
• Develop relationships with the senior clients involved in the brand, and be recognised by the entire client team as the first point of contact for all day-to-day planning issues.
• Assume responsibility for the majority of the planning input and marshalling the thinking on pitches, and be the planning representative for the agency in creds meetings.
• Ensure work is to the highest possible standards at all times, and that client presentations are engaging and inspiring.
• Develop a framework for approach including building out hypotheses, work streams and milestones.
• Fluent in Japanese and English, both written and spoken. 

 QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Extensive experience in strategic planning within a digital or integrated agency environment.
• Experience building robust integrated comms plans.
• Broad knowledge of sector experience - Having experience of two or more industry sectors, with some multi-channel media experience.
• A gifted factual storyteller with one foot in the now and one foot in the future.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and inspire people.
• Be willing to use your experience to sharpen and strengthen team skills.
• Have experience in developing cutting edge brand experience platforms.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of data, trends and insight, and how these may be utilised in order to improve clients' business results.
• Able to sport the kernel of an idea, experienced in judging the quality of ideas.

Creatives at AKQA (part of WPP) apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful concepts that stop people in their tracks. Skilled storytellers and ideators, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop work that both enthralls customers and unlocks new value for our clients.

Art Directors play essential roles in the strategy, conception and design of beautiful ideas, products and services. They bring exceptional creative thought and they craft output, developing and delivering projects from the brief to end user.

As an Art Director at AKQA, you’ll conceive and develop ideas that solve important client problems. By thinking beyond briefs and imagining approaches our clients may not have asked for – or even thought possible – you’ll be helping to build AKQA’s reputation for work that is both ground-breaking and influential.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Possess exceptional art direction skills and the ability to implement strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, UX/visual designers and technologists to develop innovative and persuasive concepts.
• Drive the development of creative ideas for new business pitches and other important agency initiatives.
• Develop pioneering ideas that deliver successful solutions.
• Be accountable for the project design deliverables and manage the quality of all design deliverables to ensure they meet AKQA standards for creative excellence.
• Embrace challenges and inspire new ways of thinking.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Extensive hands-on experience with client work within Japan, with the ability to communicate effectively with both team members and clients in both Japanese and English.
• A compelling portfolio that demonstrates the breadth of your conceptual thinking and design craft.
• Exceptional communication skills that enable you to articulate the ‘why’ behind your concepts.
• A drive to break boundaries and craft world-changing ideas.
• Passionate, driven and obsessed about your craft, staying abreast of best practice in your field.
• Natural curiosity that allows you to find inspiration in anything and everything, with a keen eye on the future of media and technology.
• Strong industry-relevant experience.

AKQA (part of WPP) is a creative agency that transforms strategic insights into beautiful concepts through art and craftsmanship, guiding clients toward a better future.

As an Associate Creative Director, you will be expected to go beyond the brief—developing strategic approaches based on consumer insight, generating bold and innovative ideas, and presenting them as compelling narratives to clients.

At AKQA, our work extends far beyond advertising. From building brand and CX visions to designing digital and physical experiences, our projects span a wide range of disciplines. While leveraging your creative expertise built through past experience, you will also be expected to cross boundaries and take on new challenges in unexplored domains.

In particular, AKQA Tokyo is on a mission to grow our team and become Japan’s leading creative agency—one that creates a better future for brands through transformative brand experiences that go beyond traditional marketing. We are looking for passionate, ambitious new talent to join us in this journey.

Role Requirements

• Deliver and inspire award-winning work from both yourself and others who work with you, influencing where appropriate a dramatic change through ideas, creativity and the use of interactive media.
• Lead, direct and manage a cross-disciplinary and culturally diverse set of talents, both internal and external to AKQA to deliver successful solutions and high-quality works to clients on time.
• Create ground-breaking work that positively impacts our clients, our teams and the world.
• Foster and line-manage creatives that are eager to grow their craft in art direction, copywriting or design.
• Learn new skills and stay abreast of technical and digital design developments, and successfully apply them to work practices to help improve processes and procedures.
• Work with other AKQA network creatives collaboratively on joint initiatives.
• Work closely with the strategy teams to shape briefs that empower our teams to deliver work that pushes our client's brand to the forefront of their global audience's minds.
• Extensive hands-on experience in client work within Japan, with the ability to communicate effectively with both team members and clients in both Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative briefs

Contributes to strategic development of a well-defined creative brief and any additional briefing documents, speaking with the client directly when necessary. Listens to and responds to a brief, understanding where/if there are gaps. Knows what questions to ask during the briefing session in order to act upon it. Understands how to respond to a brief.

• Idea generation
  Leads by example to consistently inspire creative colleagues to originate world- class, pioneering ideas that conceptualize world-class solutions. Generates useful, usable ideas across all existing and emerging digital platforms. Continually develops practices and processes to inspire, innovate and harness new ways of thinking.

• New business development
  Creatively leads new business pitches. Responsible for crisp ideas and creative workflow; effective and dynamic storyteller for oral pitch presentation.

• Creative craft skills
  Selects the most appropriate supplier for the required task. Successfully leads multiple suppliers, partners and clients to ensure outsourced projects are creatively delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Helps to ensure AKQA continues to create unique and inspirational solutions.
  
  
• Stakeholder management
  Successfully manages multiple suppliers, partners and customers to ensure the best outcome for both customer and AKQA. Keeps stakeholders informed of project progress at all times and manages expectations proactively.

• Client Leadership
  Understand client business goals and ambitions. Takes briefs from clients and successfully creates stories that communicate client’s needs and ambitions to the consumers.

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and experiences that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. 

The Associate Design Director at AKQA will approach every brief with fresh eyes. Avoiding familiar solutions, the candidate will create and inspire work that is distinctive, effective and truly remarkable. They lead by example to consistently inspire creative colleagues to create world-class, pioneering ideas that conceptualise world-class solutions, while acting as a strategic and conceptual leader on projects. Associate Design Directors at AKQA display a cohesive understanding and can execute the principles that make innovative and effective digital communications, interface design, and interaction design.

We exist to create the future with our clients and that partnership is the basis of our practice. We work collaboratively across client teams to ensure each experience is of the highest quality and has a measurable impact on the customer and business alike.

As part of the AKQA team in Tokyo, you will work in a dynamic, globally-minded environment surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. Together you will create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Sets creative direction throughout all phases of project work from discovery to launch and beyond with ongoing optimization
• Acts as a creative lead for one or more accounts, managing multiple tracks of work across a variety of teams
• Works internally and with clients to develop the strategy, experience concepts and establish the overarching design direction for the experience
• Produces compelling and highly usable experience solutions in response to client needs
• Communicates and represents creative vision and execution with client partners
• Continually develops processes to inspire, innovate, and harness new ways of thinking
• Inspires and leads by example, setting professional standards for the team and the department
• Actively trains, mentors, and manages junior to mid-level creatives and designers.
• Responsible for managing and guiding junior to mid-level creatives’ careers within AKQA (including regular one-on-one check-ins), writing and delivering annual performance reviews, and taking responsibility for on-boarding new employees and guiding them through a successful tenure at AKQA
• Creatively participates in new business pitches – i.e. responsible for ideas and creative work, and competently presents pitches
• Be able to guide but also prepared to be hands on with exceptional experience in industry design tools
  
  

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the creative industry
• Native or fluent Japanese reading and speaking ability is essential.
• All candidates must possess a portfolio showcasing a comprehensive understanding of how l their creative disciplines comes to life and how they applied their thinking, including conceptual and executional (art direction, user experience and UI design) contribute to a finished product
• Demonstrated creative success in leading collaborative cross disciplinary teams
• A solid understanding of the marketing industry at large; an ability and a desire to adapt to the changing landscape of technology
• Experience in, and enthusiasm for, creating digital platforms and products from brief to delivery and beyond.
• Experience in side-by-side collaboration with UX and development teams and leaders
• Strong working knowledge of user interface, application, mobile and responsive design
• Exceptional communication skills: Verbal, written, interpersonal and inter-departmental
• Superb professionalism and mature presence in all aspects of the job
• Thought leadership: A strong point of view; ability to contribute to the strategic development of an assignment; creative ideas and the ability to promote conceptual thinking among the team

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As a Creative Director and the leader of the AKQA Tokyo (part of WPP) studio’s Creative department, you will create and inspire work that is distinctive, unfamiliar, effective and truly remarkable to make a difference to consumers’ behavior through ideas, creativity and the use of interactive media. You will inspire and lead a team to raise their bar even higher, mentoring a team, leading by example and championing the discipline in the wider agency and beyond. 

Role Requirements

• Deliver and inspire award-winning work from both yourself and others who work with you, influencing where appropriate a dramatic change through ideas, creativity and the use of interactive media.
• Lead, direct and manage cross-disciplinary and culturally diverse set of talents, both internal and external to AKQA to deliver successful solutions and high-quality works to clients on time.
• Create ground-breaking work that positively impacts our clients, our teams and the world.
• Foster and line-manage creatives that are eager to grow their craft in art direction, copywriting or design.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Learn new skills and stay abreast of technical and digital design developments, and successfully apply them to work practices to help improve processes and procedures.
• Act as the creative representative of the Tokyo studio within and outside AKQA network, in Japanese and in English. Work with other AKQA network creatives collaboratively on joint initiatives.
• Work closely with the strategy teams to shape briefs that empower our teams to deliver work that pushes our client's brand to the forefront of their global audience's minds
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Key Responsibilities

• Creative briefs
  • Contributes to strategic development of a well-defined creative brief and any additional briefing documents, speaking with the client directly when necessary. Listens to and responds to a brief, understanding where/if there are gaps. Knows what questions to ask during the briefing session in order to act upon it. Understands how to respond to a brief.

• Idea generation
  • Leads by example to consistently inspire creative colleagues to originate world- class, pioneering ideas that conceptualize world-class solutions. Generates useful, usable ideas across all existing and emerging digital platforms. Continually develops practices and processes to inspire, innovate and harness new ways of thinking.

• ◊ New business development
  • Creatively leads new business pitches. Responsible for crisp ideas and creative workflow; effective and dynamic storyteller for oral pitch presentation in both Japanese & English.

• Creative craft skills
  • Selects most appropriate supplier for required task. Successfully leads multiple suppliers, partners and clients to ensure outsourced projects are creatively delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Helps to ensure AKQA continues to create unique and inspirational solutions.

• Team management
  • Manages creatives as direct reports. Provides an international and supportive working environment, based on openness, trust and regular constructive feedback on performance. Sets clear and achievable goals. Takes immediate action to address performance/conduct issues. Assesses a broad range of tasks and determines which team member should manage to ensure delivery to the highest standard. Is an ambassador for AKQA and its values at all times.
  • Demonstrates creative success in leading collaborative multidisciplinary teams, including project planning, to winning a number of industry recognized awards.

• Stakeholder management
  • Successfully manages multiple suppliers, partners and customers to ensure the best outcome for both customer and AKQA. Keeps stakeholders informed of project progress at all times and manages expectations proactively.

• Client Leadership
  • Understand client business goals and ambitions. Takes briefs from clients and successfully creates stories that communicate client’s needs and ambitions to the consumers.

AKQA Competencies

• Innovation

Seen as a transformational leader in the industry who is capable of driving change throughout an organization. Is able to articulate a compelling business case and can galvanize the team to action in face of change. Creates an environment that challenges traditional thinking, status quo, Japanese industry norms and ensures the company stays far ahead of competition and clients.

• Service                                                          

Able to deftly manage most senior client expectations, particularly those that conflict with the company’s recommendations, and can drive successful outcomes while maintaining (or even growing) the relationship. Develops strategies to build a climate of trust, openness and respect; forges strong relationships to drive successful outcomes.

• Quality                                                                        

Has the ability to set the tone for the team and believes that without the greatest work, nothing else matters. Possesses a strong bias to action and is able to consistently deliver high quality work within required timeframes. Possesses a strong bias to action and is energized by challenges; is a visible champion of excellence and perfect delivery. Is upbeat and committed to their working life and makes a positive contribution to team morale.

• Thought                                                                      

Develops long-term strategic partnerships that support business growth and financial success; aligns own and team objectives with overall business objectives. Identified as a leader of insight-driven recommendations to clients; possesses general business savvy and expertise in the industry. Possesses highly advanced writing skills to effectively present a point of view, using logic, fact and a compelling storyline via any medium. Commands the attention of the audience and can manage group dynamics during presentations to effectively engage audiences, counter objections and sell recommendations.

Please submit your resume and portfolio (PDF or website link) when applying.

Role Objective

The Planning Director is responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent media plan recommendations grounded in a deep understanding of the client’s category, brand challenges, and business objectives. This role translates business objectives into clear communications strategies, defines measurable KPIs, and drives innovation informed by robust audience and consumer insight.

As a senior leadership role, the Planning Director plays a critical part in managing senior client relationships, leading integrated planning efforts, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Media Planning & Strategy Leadership

• Lead the development, presentation, and execution of full-funnel media strategies across channels including TV, OOH, and digital
• Translate business and marketing objectives into clear communications objectives and measurement frameworks
• Provide strategic insight and analysis to support data-driven recommendations and long-term planning decisions
• Maintain strong relationships with key media partners and lead negotiations to maximize value and outcomes for clients
• Coordinate closely with partner agencies to ensure integrated, best-in-class delivery

Client Leadership & Account Management

• Build and maintain trusted senior relationships with clients, acting as a strategic planning advisor
• Lead relevant components of client meetings, campaign approach presentations, workshops, and strategic reviews
• Collaborate with global and regional EssenceMediacom teams to ensure work meets global quality standards
• Keep clients informed of industry trends, emerging best practices, and innovations relevant to their business

Operating & Technical Excellence

• Apply a data-driven approach, leveraging platforms and tools to analyze competitive spend, consumer behavior, category trends, and campaign performance
• Interpret and synthesize consumer insight and competitive research into actionable planning recommendations
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the Japanese media landscape alongside integrated planning principles
• Champion the adoption of WPP planning and AI tools, empowering teams to embed them into day-to-day workflows

People Leadership

• Partner with the Client VP to develop team capability, skills, and subject-matter expertise
• Mentor and guide team members, encouraging innovative thinking and continuous improvement
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to drive performance and professional growth

Commercial & Business Leadership

• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of account profitability and resource management
• Monitor performance issues proactively, escalating and addressing risks in a timely manner
• Act as an advocate for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Key Performance Indicators

• Product: Excellence in planning output and operational execution (KPIs to be defined)
• Client: Client satisfaction, retention, and growth; strong performance in agency evaluations for strategy and activation planning
• Commercial: Achievement of client profitability targets
• People & Culture: Positive Culture Amp feedback from managers, peers, and clients

Education, Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in media planning, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role overseeing teams
• Strong experience managing and developing planning talent
• Excellent English communication skills, with proven experience working across global (US), regional (Singapore), and international client teams
• Solid understanding of the Japanese media landscape; ability to provide local cultural perspective is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage senior client stakeholders (media leads, marketing directors)
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, particularly across the consumer journey
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to deliver against targets
• Proven collaboration skills across teams, departments, and client organizations
• Strong ability to delegate effectively and to sell strategies, ideas, and initiatives with confidence

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About Burson

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.

The Role:

As an Associate Director at Burson you are responsible for supporting the senior management to contribute to the company’s performance by managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying and delighting clients, generating new business and developing strong teams.  You are expected to be leader with leadership skills. You are also required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

Client Service:

• Manage a significant portfolio of clients and demonstrate the ability to profitably grow clients and build long term relationships
• Seek opportunities to develop senior client level relationships and serve as their trusted advisor for insights critical to their business; understand the trends and issues that impact brands, including media, business, political and cultural
• Proactively manage client expectations and quickly grasp problems, consult with senior leader(s) on the engagement team on tough decisions and assist in implementing swift action plans to ensure client satisfaction, engaging additional Burson resources where required
• Manage and lead account teams to deliver superior client service and creative groundbreaking plans and concepts by ensuring they are equipped with the right resources, tools and training
• Maintain close relationship with senior editors and journalists and respond to complex media queries
• Take an active role in issues and crisis management, media training and messaging workshops
• Understand social media and integrate digital products and services into client programs to deliver optimum results
• Ensure clients and account teams feel confident about how best to utilize new media outlets

Business Development:

• Support Directors and Senior Leaders in identifying opportunities for organic growth with existing clients and keep up with client and market changes that could lead to new business opportunities.
• Support our new business development process by actively developing business contacts through professional activities and network with professional contacts as a means of exchanging ideas and opening new client opportunities
• Introduce existing clients to Burson offices in other geographies to contribute to the regional/global growth of the company

Talent Management:

• Coach, mentor and delegate responsibilities to junior staff
• Foster teamwork and build morale and motivation within account teams ensuring that good performance and efforts are recognized
• Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that engage all individuals without bias and demonstrate flexibility in a changing work environment
• Support directors and senior leaders to help team members to identify development needs, acquire new skills and grow within the organization
• Provide continuous constructive feedback to team members- not just during performance reviews- to develop the next generation of client leaders
• Conduct learning and development programs and participate in staff retention initiatives
• Serve as a role model to the junior staff, embodying the values of the company

Financial Management:

• Know your portfolio revenue target of JPY50M～80M
• Know and meet billability targets
• Act as a conduit between finance and the client servicing team to ensure that accounts are profitably managed; understand the reason for over and under servicing
• Follow agency procedures for client budgets, budget tracking, contract approval and billing rates.
• Support senior leaders to prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts of projected income
• Manage your team and allocate resources for agency profitability
• Understand client contracts and assist with the development of detailed scopes of work
• Ensure that contracts and terms and conditions of businesses are issued and signed by all new clients prior to the commencement of work
• Support your director to contribute to Burson’s business plans to increase market share and profits

Agency Responsibilities:

• Use Burson’s intranet and resources; keep your profile updated
• Be a brand ambassador and help recruit top talent by knowing our capabilities and network
• Write blogs and articles in your areas of expertise
• Adhere to Burson’s confidentiality and disclosure agreements and code of ethics/conduct
• Act with integrity using ethical considerations to guide decisions

*The job description is a summary of typical job functions and is not an exhaustive list of possible duties. The jobholder’s responsibilities and duties may differ from those outlined above. Other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.

At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com

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Role Objective

The Planning Director is responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent media plan recommendations grounded in a deep understanding of the client’s category, brand challenges, and business objectives. This role translates business objectives into clear communications strategies, defines measurable KPIs, and drives innovation informed by robust audience and consumer insight.

As a senior leadership role, the Planning Director plays a critical part in managing senior client relationships, leading integrated planning efforts, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Media Planning & Strategy Leadership

• Lead the development, presentation, and execution of full-funnel media strategies across channels including TV, OOH, and digital
• Translate business and marketing objectives into clear communications objectives and measurement frameworks
• Provide strategic insight and analysis to support data-driven recommendations and long-term planning decisions
• Maintain strong relationships with key media partners and lead negotiations to maximize value and outcomes for clients
• Coordinate closely with partner agencies to ensure integrated, best-in-class delivery

Client Leadership & Account Management

• Build and maintain trusted senior relationships with clients, acting as a strategic planning advisor
• Lead relevant components of client meetings, campaign approach presentations, workshops, and strategic reviews
• Collaborate with global and regional EssenceMediacom teams to ensure work meets global quality standards
• Keep clients informed of industry trends, emerging best practices, and innovations relevant to their business

Operating & Technical Excellence

• Apply a data-driven approach, leveraging platforms and tools to analyze competitive spend, consumer behavior, category trends, and campaign performance
• Interpret and synthesize consumer insight and competitive research into actionable planning recommendations
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the Japanese media landscape alongside integrated planning principles
• Champion the adoption of WPP planning and AI tools, empowering teams to embed them into day-to-day workflows

People Leadership

• Partner with the Client VP to develop team capability, skills, and subject-matter expertise
• Mentor and guide team members, encouraging innovative thinking and continuous improvement
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to drive performance and professional growth

Commercial & Business Leadership

• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of account profitability and resource management
• Monitor performance issues proactively, escalating and addressing risks in a timely manner
• Act as an advocate for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Key Performance Indicators

• Product: Excellence in planning output and operational execution (KPIs to be defined)
• Client: Client satisfaction, retention, and growth; strong performance in agency evaluations for strategy and activation planning
• Commercial: Achievement of client profitability targets
• People & Culture: Positive Culture Amp feedback from managers, peers, and clients

Education, Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in media planning, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role overseeing teams
• Strong experience managing and developing planning talent
• Business Japanese & English communication skills, with proven experience working across global (US), regional (Singapore), and international client teams
• Solid understanding of the Japanese media landscape; ability to provide local cultural perspective is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage senior client stakeholders (media leads, marketing directors)
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, particularly across the consumer journey
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to deliver against targets
• Proven collaboration skills across teams, departments, and client organizations
• Strong ability to delegate effectively and to sell strategies, ideas, and initiatives with confidence

Landor is looking for a Senior Designer to join our Tokyo studio. Could this be you?

We are Landor, part of WPP 

World-leading brand experts, 
underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creative capabilities in our category.

We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.

We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes. 

Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

What you’ll do

Explore and conceptualise design solutions. Lead, develop and take a design strategy to deliver the best possible creative solutions.

• As part of our creative team, support Design Directors and fellow Designers to come up with innovative creative solutions that support project goals.
• Conduct conceptual exploration, coming up with alternative design solutions to ensure no stone is left unturned.
• Evaluate design options, develop and push to find ‘big ideas’ based on design strategy and creative brief.
• Evaluate and develop competitive and breakthrough design strategies and plans.
• Partner and interact with internal teams and clients to showcase your passion for creative excellence, branding, packaging, and visual communication.

What you’ll need

• Previous experience in a similar role within a brand/design agency.
• Outstanding Adobe Creative Suite skills, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• An impressive portfolio, demonstrating recent work with a track record of creative idea generation and development.
• Excellent and current creative and design trend knowledge and skills.
• An ability to build strong working relationship, internally and externally.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate with clients.
• Native Japanese Language skills, strong knowledge of Japanese typography.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
 
We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.

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• Develop TV & OOH plan for key campaigns & facilitate plans for other campaigns by guiding team members where needed.
• Work with external buying partners and internal buying teams to get the right information on buying opportunities and costing.
• Develop best practice plans, backed by informed strategy & reasoning for offline media approaches.
• Present plans and rationale to clients, as part of overall strategic planning responses.
• Work closely with creative agency on asset delivery.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver post campaign results and analysis.
• Contribute to regular competitive insights around offline media usage and trends in Japan market.

• Develop strong relationships with offline expert clients, be their go to person for TV/ OOH.
• Lead on relevant sections of client meetings as the offline specialist.
• Keep the client updated on interesting and relevant opportunities to drive market-leading executions for Uber.

• Work collaboratively to develop the capability, skills and knowledge of our team.
• Work closely with the creative agency to brainstorm the ideas and opportunities that are relevant to brand campaigns/briefs.

• Product: outstanding plan execution & operational excellence.
• Client: satisfaction, retention and growth.
• Commercial: delivering on cost efficiency targets for offline.
• Personal development: positive My360 feedback from manager, peers and clients.

• 5 to 7 years of direct experience (planning, execution or TV agency side)
• Adaptability and Agility to a fast-moving category –think fast, move fast and be proactive with new opportunities
• Fluent in Japanese, comfortable in English
• Proficient MS office skills, with numerical accuracy in developing media plans and handling reports

Role Objective 

The Associate Planning Director supports the delivery of high-quality, insight-led media plans by translating business objectives into clear communications strategies and measurable KPIs. With a strong understanding of category and brand challenges, this role drives innovation through audience insight while managing day-to-day client relationships and supporting team leadership. 

This position is designed as a progression role toward Planning Director, with increasing responsibility for client ownership, strategic contribution, and people development. 

Key Responsibilities 

Media Planning & Strategy 

• Support the development, presentation, and execution of full-funnel media strategies across TV, OOH, and digital, under the guidance of the Planning Director
• Translate business objectives into communications objectives, KPIs, and media recommendations
• Provide data-driven insights and analysis to inform strategic planning decisions
• Maintain strong relationships with media partners and support negotiations to maximize value
• Coordinate with partner agencies to ensure fully integrated planning approaches 

Client Leadership 

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a trusted planning contact
• Lead relevant components of client meetings, campaign presentations, and workshops
• Keep clients informed of best practices, innovation, and key industry trends 

Operating & Technical Excellence 

• Apply a data-led approach using platforms and tools to analyze competitive spend, consumer behavior, category insights, and campaign performance
• Synthesize consumer and competitive research into actionable planning recommendations
• Demonstrate solid understanding of the Japanese media landscape and integrated planning principles
• Support adoption of WPP planning and AI tools, enabling effective day-to-day use by the team 

People & Team Contribution 

• Collaborate with the Client VP and Planning Director to build team capability and planning expertise
• Mentor and guide junior team members, encouraging innovative and strategic thinking
• Escalate performance or delivery risks proactively and support resolution 

Commercial & Professional Standards 

• Demonstrate awareness of commercial and profitability considerations, supporting Planning Director and Client VP objectives 
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement in planning quality, processes, and ways of working 

Key Performance Indicators 

• Product: High-quality planning output and effective execution
• Client: Client satisfaction, retention, and contribution to strong agency evaluations
• Commercial: Support delivery of client profitability targets
• People: Positive Culture Amp feedback from managers, peers, and clients 

Experience, Skills & Capabilities 

• 7+ years’ experience in media planning, with strong digital and performance media expertise
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in consumer journey and audience-led planning
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to deliver against targets
• Proven client relationship management experience, including senior stakeholder interaction
• Strong collaboration skills across teams, departments, and partner agencies
• Ability to delegate effectively and communicate strategies and recommendations with confidence 

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Role Title: VP/ SVP - Client Partner
Team: Marketing & Business Development
Location: Tokyo, Japan

About WPP Media

WPP Media, part of WPP, is a leading media agency driven by performance, data, analytics, and creative technology. We excel in multichannel audience planning and strategic media expertise. Our clients include Google, Dell, Uber, Airbnb, Mazda and Hitachi. Our mission: to make advertising more valuable.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and operationally excellent Client Partner to lead our relationship with Google in Japan, a top-tier client across WPP Media. WPP Media manages the digital mandate for Google in Japan.

This role sits at the intersection of senior client partnership, planning craft, execution excellence, and operational leadership. You will lead a cross-functional team and be accountable for flawless delivery, clear governance, strong strategic POVs, and executive-level influence—ensuring Google and MFG stakeholders have full visibility, confidence, and industry-leading work.

Key Responsibilities

Trusted Strategic Advisor (Senior Stakeholders)

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior Google stakeholders (CMMs / PA Leads and their -1s), providing insights and recommendations that directly map to Google’s business priorities.
• Translate business goals and market realities into media priorities, opportunities, and clear actions.
• Challenge the status quo constructively: improve briefs, strategy, plans, and operations with better, actionable alternatives.

Strategic Planning & Industry-Leading Thinking

• Lead strategic planning across initiatives, ensuring every campaign solves a defined business problem and is designed with measurable outcomes.
• Deliver “outside-in” POVs: bring best practices, competitive intelligence, and emerging platform/consumer trends into actionable recommendations and next steps.
• Drive test-and-learn frameworks and ensure learnings are documented and scaled.
• Incorporate AI and automation to elevate output quality, speed, and decision-making where appropriate.

Operational Excellence: “Run the House Like a Machine”

• Own day-to-day operational leadership with a no-surprises standard: smooth operations, disciplined execution, and proactive issue management.
• Establish and maintain governance mechanisms (e.g., operating cadence, RACI, QA gates, escalation paths, decision logs) to ensure clarity and accountability.
• Maintain full visibility across all initiatives (what’s working, what’s at risk, what’s next), surfacing risks early with mitigation options and decision asks.
• Prioritize and triage workload to ensure focus on the highest-impact work and avoid wasted effort, rework, and last-minute fire drills.

Execution Quality & QA (Zero Dropped Balls)

• Ensure flawless execution through rigorous QA processes, clear ownership, and adherence to Google’s quality standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement without being asked—simplify complexity, increase consistency, and improve speed and precision.

Financial, Scope, and Resource Management

• Manage client budgets effectively while ensuring profitability, ROI, and strong stewardship.
• Lead quarterly resourcing discussions with MFG Regional, feeding into fee/FTE allocations and ensuring the right talent is deployed to the right priorities.
• Own scope control and change management: align deliverables to priorities, secure decisions early, and reduce rework through strong briefing and QA.

Connector Across Google, MFG, and WPP

• Navigate seamlessly across Google local, regional, and global stakeholders, and across the wider WPP network.
• Bring the best of regional/global practices into Japan at consistent quality; export Japan successes as repeatable playbooks where applicable.
• Activate the full WPP ecosystem (not just media) when needed to solve broader business challenges (e.g., data/measurement, creative technology, commerce, analytics).

Executive Influence & Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive readouts with clear narratives: performance, implications, trade-offs, decisions required, and next steps.
• Influence MFG regional/global teams so Japan priorities shape decisions; engage WPP leadership to secure the right investment and talent.
• Ensure compelling storytelling and executive-ready communication (written and verbal).

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing team; earn trust through clear direction, high standards, and effective collaboration.
• Identify capability and resourcing gaps early; raise talent concerns with concrete proposals (training, role changes, hiring, partner support).
• Retain and grow top talent, create growth opportunities, and manage performance issues thoughtfully and promptly.
• Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, learning, and quality.

Key Deliverables

• Industry-leading media strategy and planning frameworks that connect Google business priorities to measurable media outcomes.
• Operational governance that provides full visibility, disciplined execution, and proactive risk management.
• QBRs and “outside-in” engagements with Google Japan, and with Regional/Global stakeholders as applicable.
• Best-of-network activation: case studies, bespoke events, and scalable playbooks that bring the best of WPP to Google in Japan (and export Japan learnings where relevant).

What Success Looks Like

First 30 Days

• Gain deep understanding of WPP Media operations, platforms, tools, and ways of working; understand the digital landscape and Google’s standards.
• Build a clear view of Google Japan priorities (e.g., consumer apps, devices, enterprise, reputation) and how the mandate is governed.
• Establish stakeholder map and operating cadence across WPP Media, MFG, MFG Regional, and Google.
• Create a clear picture of demand, dependencies, risks, and resourcing needs; develop initial POV on financial health, utilization, and optimization opportunities.

In 6 Months

• Earn trust across Planning, Activation, Strategy, Investment, Analytics, Ad Operations, and Business Operations through consistent quality and clarity.
• Deliver actionable outside-in POVs and elevate planning outputs (including use of AI where appropriate).
• Run disciplined governance: clear ownership, QA gates, risk management, and predictable delivery.
• Successfully lead QBRs with strong executive storytelling and clear decision asks.
• Proactively improve campaign performance and operational efficiency; lead quarterly resourcing discussions with MFG Regional.
• Implement talent development plans and address capability gaps with concrete actions.

In 9–12 Months

• Drive measurable improvements in campaign performance, efficiency, and quality; implement scalable processes/tools that reduce errors and rework.
• Strengthen and future-proof the team (retention, capability depth, succession).
• Improve the Google relationship and client satisfaction (e.g., TRRs) through strategic impact, operational excellence, and trusted partnership.

Role Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in media planning, buying, and strategy, with a strong focus on digital.
• Experience leading large, complex clients; technology sector experience strongly preferred.
• Proven senior stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/advertising or related field; Master’s preferred.

A Bit About Yourself

• Bilingual: English and business-level Japanese.
• Strong executive communication (written and verbal): clear POVs, persuasive recommendations, and crisp narratives.
• Concrete knowledge across digital marketing/media, measurement, operations, and governance.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and deadline-driven; strong quantitative reasoning and QA discipline.
• Excellent program/project management: able to prioritize, triage, and deliver across multiple workstreams.
• Strong business acumen; confident problem-solver who improves the work and challenges constructively.
• A people leader who coaches, develops, and manages performance to build a high-performance culture.

What You Can Expect From WPP Media

WPP Media’s mission is to make advertising more valuable to the world. We do this by employing the world’s best talent to solve some of the toughest challenges of today’s digital marketing space. It is important that we hire people whose values reflect those of our own: genuine, results-focused, daring and insightful.

As a WPP Media employee, we promise you a workplace that invests in your career, cares for you, and is fun and engaging. We believe these factors create a workplace where you can be yourself and do amazing work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation.

WPP Media does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment, recruitment, staffing, or related agencies. WPP Media will not pay a placement fee for any unsolicited resumes received and has no obligation to compensate any third-party recruiter/ agency in the absence of a valid written agreement between the parties for the sourcing of a given scope or role.

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We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Technical Director to bridge the gap between client needs and technical solutions within our agency. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of both data, marketing and technical domains, with the ability to architect technical solutions across technologies for web, mobile, enterprise martech and translate complex business requirements into effective and scalable solutions. You will work closely with clients, product design teams, and engineering (front end and back end) teams to design and implement solutions that meet project objectives and shape the technical direction for our clients. We are seeking a hands – on leader for engineering teams and design teams as well as a consultative leader with clients’ technical teams.  We are seeking someone who is collaborative, curious, problem solving oriented and kind.

What You’ll Do

• Architectural Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable and efficient solutions [see example technologies below]. Create architectures that align with project requirements and business objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development team, ensuring best practices and architectural standards are followed. Serve as a subject matter expert, staying up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and frameworks in the creative technology space.
• Solution Development: Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Lead the development of production-ready web, mobile, enterprise martech solutions  
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other Solution Architects, Software Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers to ensure seamless integration of  
• Evaluation and Optimization: Evaluate existing systems and technologies, identifying areas for improvement and optimization. Provide recommendations for enhancements, architectural changes, or technology adoption to enhance overall solution quality and performance.
• Collaboration: Partner with teams of developers and technologists.  
• Pre – sales: Participate in pre-sales conversations with clients and internal teams.

What You’ll Need  

• 8-10 years Experience as a Tech Director, Solution Architect, Technical Architect, Cloud Architect, pre-sales technical lead, or similar role, with a focus on web, mobile, enterprise technologies.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles, design patterns, and best practices in software development. Can provide solutions for high performance and scalability architecture.
• Experience in designing and implementing end-to-end solutions, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.  JP and ENG preferred based on client and internal team communication.
• Have experience with any Tech stack/language/framework (JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, Angular, VueJS, HTML5 / CSS 3, SASS/LESS), Mobile (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter), Backend (NodeJS, Java, Go, PHP, Python, .Net Core), Database (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra), Web Server (Nginx, Apache), Web (Drupal, AEM)
• Have strong solutioning experience with any of Cloud solutions: Azure, GCP or AWS.
• Excellent understanding of DevOps/CloudOps and building high-availability infrastructure.
• Leadership that combines persuasiveness, decisiveness, and competitiveness is necessary to motivate a team.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and industry best practices to drive business growth
• Design modern technical architectures to implement the solution
• Develop and oversee technical documentation of client  solutions ie architectures, user manuals, platform evaluation and  recommendations, conform and manage source code control guidelines for the agency
• Work with service-oriented architecture (SOA) technologies.
• Work with various teams to configure management systems via its management interfaces (E.g. EDM, Ad Platforms, CMS, etc)
• Familiarity with source code control systems (E.g. SVN, GIT)
• Familiarity with task tracking systems (E.g. Jira)
• Good understanding of quality processes and standards
• Ability to manage internal stakeholders and client stakeholders.
• Have worked in small/large teams and clients locally and regionally to deliver projects.
• Understanding how to work with product design teams is a plus.
• Exposure to Data-related projects like RFM, BI, ML, AI, is a plus.
• Skilled or Certified in Adobe, Salesforce, CDP, Loyalty Platforms, is a plus.
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in a fast – paced environment.

Operational & delivery excellence:

• Optimize operational efficiency as a catalyst for business success, streamlining technical processes, maximizing resource technical efficiency & utilization, minimizing project delays, number of technical showstoppers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.  
• Able to own and drive to solve technical escalations 
• Work with technical teams to implement and deploy solutions, ensuring quality and performance.
• Have experience working with distributed teams

Client consultation and pre- sales:

• Meet with clients to understand their business challenges and technical requirements.
• Translate client requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Design and architect technical solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Participate in pre-sales conversations with clients and internal teams.

About Us

VML & Ogilvy Japan GK was established in April 2019 as a partnership between Geometry Global and The Ogilvy Group to enhance our offering to brands in Japan in support of their business ambitions and marketing objectives. We believe in the power of creativity to drive meaningful change that delivers positive business outcomes. Now more than ever the ability for an agency to flex and adapt to clients changing needs is vital in the application of communications, brand experience, commerce and technology. Our blend of global and local expertise and marketing capability is designed to meet the challenges of today while setting our clients up for success from tomorrow and beyond. VML & Ogilvy Japan GK is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WWPGY)

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クライアントプロテクション アソシエイト（東京）

入社日：2026年 7月（応相談）

AlphaSightsについて

AlphaSightsは、意欲的な人材を世界中から採用し、一流の投資ファンド、戦略コンサルティング会社、フォーチュン500企業に向けたビジネスを展開しています。私たちは、クライアントを世界中のエキスパートとつなげることで、クライアントが専門知識にアクセスし、より大局的な事業判断・事業成長ができるよう支援します。

2008年の創立以来、当社は傑出した成果を挙げてきました。現在では、世界9つの都市に1500人以上の社員を擁し、知識サーチ市場のリーダーとして、また世界最速で成長する企業の一つとして、AlphaSightsは確固たる地位を築いています。当社では絶え間なく卓越性を追求し、トップレベルの優秀な若手人材を採用することで、時代を先取った新たな高みに到達できると考えています。

AlphaSightsの紹介ビデオは、こちらをご覧ください。

多様性、公平性、包摂性（DEI）

AlphaSightsでは、DEIへの投資は適切な行為であり、進歩の原動力として不可欠であると考えています。多様な経歴と経験を持つ人材でチームを構成するために、当社は努力を惜しみません。思考の多様性は、革新と知識の伝播をもたらし、当社のクライアント、社員、社会のために価値を生み出すからです。

AlphaSightsは、社員あっての企業です。全員が、各自の真価に基づいて評価されます。当社の行動計画は明確です。当社の掲げるCore Valuesに基づいて、一流の人材を採用し、その能力開発に多大な投資をし、体系化されたDEI（多様性、公平性、包摂性）戦略に則って、全員が常に公平に、かつ敬意を持って処遇される職場を体現します。

クライアントプロテクションは、ダイナミックで自律的な部門です。クライアントが当社のサービスを安全に利用し、知識に安全にアクセスできるように設計されています。この部門は、AlphaSightsの最高法務責任者に直接報告し、国際基準の法務部門の中で密接に連携して業務を進めます。広範な権限と可視性を持ち、事業や、クライアントとのやりとりの様々なレベルにおいて、部門を横断して業務を行っています。

細やかに注意を行き届かせながら、チームワークを重視する方を求めており、事業の運営・法律・リスク管理における経験をお持ちで、成長著しい事業環境での活躍を目指す方に最適です。

クライアントプロテクション部門についての詳細は、こちらをご覧ください。

クライアント プロテクション アソシエイトについて

• リスク管理、法律、ビジネスの世界へ踏み込み、多様なクライアントや業界との接点が欲しい。
• 勤務初日から自主性、責任、自らの影響力を感じられる役割に挑戦したい。
• マネジメント職への明確なキャリアパスに期待している。
• 自らのチームを率いて、上級ステークホルダーと世界的に連携し、世界規模で影響の及ぶ判断を下し、クライアントとの関係を管理してみたい。

期待に合っていると感じたら、続きをお読みください。

AlphaSightsは、意欲的なプロフェッショナルの集団です。クライアントの事業を加速させ、信頼できる情報に基づいて事業上の判断ができるよう、支援しています。クライアントプロテクション部門のアソシエイトになると、高い業績を生み出すグローバルチームの一員として活躍します。コアサービスを提供する部門と密接に連携しながら、クライアントが常に最高のコンプライアンス基準で当社のサービスを受けられるよう配慮します。同時に、AlphaSightsの急速な事業上の成功を導きます。クライアントからの依頼案件をモニターし、新しい方針やコンプライアンス関連サービスを開発・実施し、事業上の障害要因を予測し、社員を教育し、コアサービス部門に対して日々、指導や助言を行います。迅速かつクリティカルな思考と、細部への注意力、そして口頭および書面での高いコミュニケーション能力が求められます。

短期や長期に渡るクライアントからの依頼案件は、同時に複数案件を取り組みます。そのため、効果的なコミュニケーション力、優先順位付け、プロジェクト管理、クライアント管理などのスキルを、迅速に身につけることができます。

日々の業務は、以下の通りです。

• 進行中の案件をモニターし、あり得るリスクを把握して軽減に努めます。
• 進行中の案件について、コアサービス部門にガイダンスを行います。
• アジアおよびグローバルチームの他のメンバーと協力して、長期的なプロジェクトに取り組みます。急成長著しいこの業界で、最先端の業界基準を予測、開発、設定していきます。
• 主要な社内ステークホルダーとグローバルに協力し、進捗、行動、手順上の改善を牽引していきます。
• クライアントを保護するための、グローバルな運用方針とプロセスを設計し、実行していきます。
• コアサービス部門に向けてカスタマイズした教育研修プログラムを作成し、対面およびオンラインで実施します。

クライアント プロテクション アソシエイトの役割は、スピード感を持って部門横断的に業務を行うことです。問題解決、細部へのこだわり、創造的思考、革新、そして成果を上げることが、この役割に求められています。AlphaSightsで業績を上げた多くのクライアント プロテクションアソシエイトは、コンプライアンス、リスク管理、事業運営における幹部層の一員として、輝かしいキャリアを築いています。

当社の求める人材

AlphaSightsは、様々な経歴や経験を有する候補者を歓迎します。活躍する社員の多くは、次のような資質を有しています。

• 厳しいスケジュールや変化する状況においても、意欲と高いレジリエンスを持って、優れたサービスを提供できる。
• キャリアに関して思慮が深く、このポジションとの整合性が高い – キャリアの方向性が明確で、そこに到達するための強い意志と行動力があり、AlphaSightsでクライアントプロテクションの仕事をすることが、自分のキャリアにどうフィットするかを把握している。
• 人との関わりを重視し、EQの高いチームプレーヤーである – 忍耐強く冷静に、しかも迅速かつ効果的に状況を落ち着かせる能力を持つ。
• 高いコミュニケーションスキル – 複雑なトピックでも、明確かつ効果的に、文章・対面のどちらでも伝えられる能力を持つ。
• クリティカルシンキング スキル - 複雑な状況を正確に評価し、方針やプロセスに基づいて、ニュアンスのある決定ができる。

応募要件

• 学士号を有し、分野にかかわらず優れた学業成績と、特筆すべき課外活動でのリーダーシップ実績があること。
• 0〜2年の職務経験があること。法律、リスク管理、コンサルティング、事業運営、コンプライアンスなどの関連分野での経験が望ましい。高いポテンシャルを持つ新卒者も歓迎。
• ネイティブレベルの日本語力・ビジネスレベルの英語力を持ち、流暢に話せ、文書が書けることが必須。アジア圏の他言語に堪能であれば尚可。

技術的なスキル：

• Excel、PowerPoint、Wordに精通していること。
• 歓迎スキル・経験
• SQLに精通している。
• 複数の報告書作成媒体（例：Tableau、Periscopeなど）を使用した経験

AlphaSightsは雇用機会均等を重視する企業です。

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About AlphaSights 

AlphaSights provides global investment and business professionals with on-demand access to the knowledge they need across all industries and geographies. AlphaSights connects decision-makers from investment management, private equity, management consulting, and corporations with a dynamic network of industry experts who provide qualitative and quantitative market insights, industry expertise, and execution support so our clients can make more informed decisions. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and our global team of 1000+ professionals in nine global offices, we support our clients 24/7 around the world. AlphaSights regularly ranks as one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. 

Learn more about life at AlphaSights here.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At AlphaSights, we believe that investing in DEI is the right thing to do and is vital to driving progress. We go the extra mile to build teams of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, because diversity of thought drives innovation and knowledge diffusion which creates value for our clients, employees, and society.

We are a people-centric company, where every person is evaluated based on their merit. Our action plan is clear: recruit top talent based on our core values, invest massively in people’s development, and follow a structured DEI strategy so that everyone is always treated equitably and with respect.

Client Protection is a dynamic and autonomous function designed to help our clients use our services and access knowledge safely. Our team reports directly into the General Counsel of AlphaSights and partners closely with our world-class Legal team. We have a wide remit and visibility, operating cross-functionally on a variety of levels within the business and with our clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for meticulous team players with a background in operations, law, or risk management looking to transition into a high-growth commercial environment.

Learn more about our Client Protection team here.

Client Protection Associate Responsibilities

What do you want your career to look like? Are you looking for an introduction to the worlds of risk management, law and business and exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries? A role offering autonomy, high responsibility and personal impact from day 1? A clear path towards a manager role where you can lead your own team, partner with senior stakeholders globally, make decisions with global impact and manage client relationships? 

If this resonates with you, read on.

AlphaSights is composed of ambitious professionals committed to accelerating progress for our clients and helping them make more informed decisions. As a Client Protection Associate, you will be joining a high-performing global team that works closely with our core service delivery teams to ensure our clients are always served to the highest compliance standards while enabling AlphaSights’ fast-growing commercial success. You will monitor client requests, develop and implement new policies and compliance products, anticipate possible business roadblocks, train our employees, and provide guidance and advice to our delivery teams on a daily basis. You’ll need to think quickly and critically, have meticulous attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication.

You’ll be working on several short term and long term requests at once, you’ll quickly develop effective communication, prioritization and project and client management skills. 

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Monitor active projects to flag and mitigate potential risks
• Provide guidance to delivery teams on the projects they are working on
• Work with the rest of your regional and global team on long-term projects to anticipate, develop and set cutting edge industry standards in this rapidly growing sector.  
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders globally  to drive progress, behavioral and procedural enhancements
• Design and implement global operational policies and processes that protect our clients
• Create and deliver tailored in-person and e-learning trainings to our delivery teams

This is a fast-paced, cross-functional role with a clear focus on problem solving, attention to detail, creative thinking, innovation and results. Client Protection Associates who succeed at AlphaSights often embark on successful careers in compliance, risk or operational leadership.

What We Look For

AlphaSights welcomes candidates with different backgrounds and experiences. Here are some qualities that many of our successful applicants possess:

• The drive and resilience to deliver excellent service amidst tight timelines and changing circumstances
• Career maturity and alignment – clarity of direction, commitment to getting there and awareness of how Client Protection at AlphaSights fits with your journey
• People-oriented, emotionally intelligent team player – ability to de-escalate situations patiently and calmly, yet quickly and effectively
• Strong communication skills – ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively both in writing and in person
• Critical thinkers - comfortable assessing complex situations and making nuanced decisions based on policies and processes. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with strong academic credentials in any field and noteworthy extracurricular leadership
• 0-2 years of work experience; preferred in related fields such as law, risk management, consulting, operations or compliance. Recent graduates with high potential are also welcomed
• Fluency in written and spoken English and business Japanese is essential. Fluency in a relevant foreign language is a plus

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Proficiency in SQL is a strong plus
• Experience with multiple reporting mediums (e.g., Tableau, Periscope, etc.) is a plus

AlphaSights is an equal opportunity employer.