Event Planning Project Manager
Job Summary
You will be responsible for planning and managing end-to-end projects for character merchandise and pop-up events involving popular anime, manga, and game titles. This role requires acting as a central coordinator between internal teams, external manufacturers, and copyright holders to ensure project quality and deadlines. You will handle everything from initial concept development and licensing negotiations to final product delivery and event operations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and develop character merchandise and pop-up events
- Negotiate licensing and contract terms with copyright holders
- Manage end-to-end project schedules, budgets, and quality control
- Coordinate with internal designers and external manufacturing partners
- Analyze sales data to propose improvements
Required Skills
- Corporate sales experience (min 2 years)
- Project management and production coordination skills
- Experience with licensing and contract negotiation
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1 level)
- Deep interest in anime, manga, and game culture
Job Details
■ Planning
Planning and development of character goods and pop-up events, content selection, market and trend research, and consideration of sales channels (EC, pop-up, etc.)
■ Proposal and Negotiation
Proposing plans to copyright holders, negotiating licensing and contract terms, and adjusting supervision schedules
■ Project Management
Directing each stage from production to supervision and delivery, managing schedules, costs, and quality, and coordinating with relevant parties
■ Event Management
Planning, preparation, and on-site operation of pop-up stores and collaboration events
■ Other Administrative Tasks
Processing contracts and invoices, compiling, analyzing, and proposing improvements based on sales performance data
■ Working Hours
- Flextime System (Standard working hours: 8 hours per day)
- Core time: 11:00 - 15:00
- Typical work example: 10:00 - 19:00 (60-minute break)
■ Job Requirements
- Corporate sales experience (2 years or more)
- Understanding of the entire process from planning to manufacturing, delivery, and sales of goods and events
- Experience in supervision/oversight
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- No aversion to new businesses and new proposal work
- Fluent in Japanese (JLPT Level 1 or N1)
■ Benefits
- Annual Salary: ¥3,500,000 - ¥5,000,000
- Salary Increase: Once a year (depending on performance)
- Full Commuting Allowance (up to ¥30,000 per month)
- Comprehensive Social Insurance
- Complete two-day weekend system (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays off)
- Over 120 days of holidays per year