Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate
Coordinate Japan-based partnerships to expand VRChat's metaverse presence
Support VRChat's Japan business development by coordinating partnerships, managing projects, assisting with contracts, and ensuring initiatives align with the company's vision of a global, accessible metaverse. Work closely with the Head of Japan Growth and cross-functional teams in this part-time contract role.
Why This Role?
Be part of a pioneering metaverse platform with a diverse team from top tech companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage partnerships with Japanese companies and creators
- Support project execution and ensure timely delivery of key initiatives
- Assist in contract processes and negotiation support
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between VRChat and Japanese partners
- Contribute to strategic planning and market expansion in Japan
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
- Experience in project management or business development, preferably in the tech industry
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in English and Japanese, both written and spoken
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
View Original Description from Lever Postings
Original description from Lever Postings
Join the VRChat Team! VRChat offers a first-of-its-kind, game-changing platform that provides an endless collection of social VR experiences and gives the power of creation to its robust community. With over 250,000 worlds and growing, VRChat’s vision is to allow users to bring their imaginations to life and help shape the metaverse anywhere in the world on any device. VRChat has raised $100M to date with the support of investors Makers Fund, Anthos Capital, and HTC. We have a great team which includes people from: Netflix, Twitter, Meta, Microsoft, Roblox, Google, Amazon, Unity, Spotify, Discord, Uber, eBay, Robinhood, Twitch, Zynga and TikTok. Come and join the mission! Job Overview As a Japan Business Development and Partnerships Associate, you will support VRChat’s partnership and business development initiatives in Japan. Working closely with the Head of Japan Growth and cross-functional teams, you will help coordinate partnerships, manage project execution, support contract processes, and ensure key initiatives move forward efficiently. This is a part-time contract position designed for someone who enjoys both relationship management and operational execution. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive individual who can independently manage tasks, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and help drive projects forward in a fast-moving environment.
Salary Context
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Hiring at VRChat
VRChat has 3 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since May 31, 2026 — across Marketing, Data & Analytics, Operations.
- Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate(パートタイム/業務委託)
- Senior Data Scientist
- Senior People Generalist
Frequently asked questions
- Is Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate at VRChat a remote job?
- Yes. Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate at VRChat is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What type of employment is Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate at VRChat?
- This is a contract position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at VRChat.
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