(Senior) Marketing Manager Japan

Kalypso Media Japan KK in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, is the new publishing subsidiary of Kalypso Media Group, a privately owned, global, independent developer, marketer, publisher of interactive entertainment software with more than 130 employees worldwide, operating from eight offices across the United States, Germany (Headquarter), the United Kingdom and now Japan.

To support the global marketing team, we are looking for a (Senior) Marketing Manager Japan, working from the new office in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. The Marketing Manager gives support and is reporting to the International Marketing Director and the Respresentative Director and will work closely with the HQ marketing team in Europe.

Roles and Responsibilities to include but not limited to:


Main responsibilities:

  • Planning and execution of off- and online consumer campaigns,
  • trade and POS marketing in Japan
  • Content Creation and Support for Newsletter and Social Media
  • Co-operations with marketing partners in Japan
  • Steering and surveillance of third party agencies
  • Reporting & Analysis of domestic campaigns
  • Market research
  • Contributing to idea generation, copy and promotions
  • Organization and support at Events and Exhibitions (Tokyo Game Show, etc.)
  • Multitasking and keeping on track of several projects simultaneously
  • Understanding the eventual need for out-of-hours commitment
  • Distribution and development of marketing assets
  • Creation of brand guidelines, presentations and comprehensive marketing plans
  • Creative and instinctive yet disciplined and organized

Skills and Experience:

  • Good experience (>3 years) in a video games industry marketing role
  • Professional negotiation skills
  • Fluent both Japanese (native level) and English skill
  • Keen eye for detail and an understanding of asset requirements
  • Good creative and aesthetic judgement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and energetic team-player
  • Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro experience

We are offering benefits such as commuting fees, yearly pay-rise or performance bonus.


Are you interested in this job opportunity?

Please send your CV and application via e-mail to

jobs@kalypsomedia.com or directly apply here

Attn: Kalypso Media Japan KK