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Associate Legal Counsel

Fraser, MI · On-site +1

$63K - $68K/yr

Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus. *Position can be 100% remote, but the ability to work at least one day a week ...

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Associate Legal Counsel

Schaumburg, IL · On-site +1

$63K - $68K/yr

Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus. *Position can be 100% remote, but the ability to work at least one day a week ...

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Associate Legal Counsel

Bellaire, MI · On-site +1

$63K - $68K/yr

Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus. *Position can be 100% remote, but the ability to work at least one day a week ...

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Associate Legal Counsel

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$63K - $68K/yr

Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus. *Position can be 100% remote, but the ability to work at least one day a week ...

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Associate Legal Counsel

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$63K - $68K/yr

Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus. *Position can be 100% remote, but the ability to work at least one day a week ...

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Associate Legal Counsel

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$63K - $68K/yr

Spanish/Japanese bilingual abilities and/or experience living in Japan or working with Japanese companies are a plus. *Position can be 100% remote, but the ability to work at least one day a week ...

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To excel in roles within Japanese companies, professionals typically need strong cross-cultural communication skills, fluency in Japanese (and often English), and knowledge of business practices in Japan. Familiarity with business software, organizational systems unique to Japanese firms, and certifications such as JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) are often beneficial. Adaptability, teamwork, and respect for hierarchical structures are important soft skills that help individuals integrate smoothly into the company culture. These skills are crucial for effectively collaborating in a Japanese corporate environment and advancing within the organization.

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Japanese companies are often known for their emphasis on teamwork, dedication, and a strong sense of group harmony, which can mean frequent collaboration and a supportive work environment. Employees may experience structured workdays, clear reporting lines, and an expectation of punctuality and attention to detail. It is common to participate in regular meetings and proactively share progress with supervisors and colleagues. Understanding and adapting to these cultural norms can positively influence your relationships with coworkers and open up more opportunities for professional development within the organization.

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Consumer Products Licensing Approvals Coordinator

Consumer Products Licensing Approvals Coordinator

VIZ Media

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

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Posted 5 days ago

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Job Summary

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a CPG Licensing Approvals Coordinator to join our CPG Licensing & Promotions team. The Consumer Products Licensing Approvals Coordinator will facilitate the Product Development life cycle between licensors and licensees. Highly process and schedule oriented, this position manages the submission, review, and approvals of hardlines & softlines product, packaging, and marketing materials for the outbound licensing team. The ideal candidate must be able to speak, read, and write professionally in both English and Japanese in order to communicate effectively with internal staff and Japanese companies.

What you'll do:

  • Coordinate merchandise licensing design, specification, and concept approval process and support licensor and licensee relationships
  • Handle regular communication between licensor and licensee on brand specifications and style guidelines
  • Build and maintain favorable working relationships with rights holders, partners, and licensees' other internal departments
  • Work closely with various internal teams to support marketing and design to promote VIZ's properties
  • Monitor approval status to meet marketing/production schedules
  • Assist with development of brand presentation materials as needed to inform licensors of key initiatives and secure approvals
  • Assist with administrative duties including shipping/mailing, digital/physical filing, contact management
  • Participate in internal and external partner meetings to present updates, lead kickoff calls, and conduct development/check in calls
  • Provide guidance to CP team on asset direction and needs to inform future strategic planning
  • Assist in Japanese interpretation and translation as it pertains to Consumer Products licensing
  • Represent the company at various events and meetings, including traveling to licensing and sales trade shows

In addition to these responsibilities, performs other activities as assigned.

The ideal candidate has:

  • A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in a related field such as product development, manufacturing, licensing/consumer products, design, customer service, or administration in a media/entertainment company
  • Knowledge of consumer products/entertainment such as anime, manga, and related merchandise and some exposure to entertainment media (comics, anime, video games)
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
  • Ability to fluently read, write, and speak professionally in Japanese, including strong interpretation skills from Japanese to English and English to Japanese
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position

Additional preferred experience:

  • Previous experience with marketing and licensing a PLUS
  • Drawing/illustration/fine art skills

Work Environment & Schedule

Location: The CPG Licensing Approvals Coordinator must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area. VIZ Media operates on a hybrid schedule with 2 days of work onsite at our downtown San Francisco office expected weekly.

Schedule: This is a Regular Full-Time position (40 hours per week) with core hours of 10 am to 4 pm with flexibility outside of core hours.

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation

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