Careers
Azuki is still a very early stage startup, so career opportunities are pretty limited. Below is a list of all currently active job openings.
Assistant Brand Manager (Freelance)
The Assistant Brand Manager will assist the Licensing Director to manage relationships with licensors and domestic print partners, and ensure Azuki publishes high-quality manga.
This is a part-time contract position, with a potential for promotion to full-time work in the future. Azuki is a fast-moving startup environment, and ideal candidates will be able to operate independently to creatively solve problems. You will work directly under the Licensing Director.
This position is fully remote.
Responsibilities:
- Submit requests for approval of translated manga, marketing assets, and more to licensors
- Keep track of approval schedules and follow up on delayed requests to ensure they get done
- Put together presentations for new projects to present to licensors
- Proactively identify potential roadblocks to hitting release date targets, and work with licensors, partners, and Azuki staff to find solutions to them
Required Skills & Experience:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Familiarity with digital publishing/media applications, including Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, and/or Clip Studio Paint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- JLPT 1, 2, or equivalent experience
- Proficient in business Japanese
- Familiarity with manga licensing contracts and rights management best practices
- Experience in manga/comics/book production and/or licensing
- Keeps abreast of changes in the manga industry and community, including sales numbers and cultural trends
- Avid reader of manga
If you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please email careers@azuki.co with your resume and subject line “Assistant Brand Manager (Freelance)”
If you aren’t qualified for the above role(s) but think you’d bring something unique to our team, you’re welcome to email us at careers@azuki.co. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee a response at this time.