A globally distributed games studio is expanding its presence in Japan and is seeking a Community Manager to support the launch and long-term growth of an upcoming original title.
Working closely with an international publishing and development team, this role will focus on building and nurturing a highly engaged player community while helping shape the voice, tone, and cultural presence of the game in the Japanese market.
This is a unique opportunity to join a creative, fast-growing team at an early stage and play a hands-on role in shaping how a new IP connects with its audience.
THE ROLE
The Community Manager will be responsible for developing and executing community initiatives across key platforms, acting as the bridge between players and the development team.
You will be deeply involved in shaping community culture, gathering feedback, and ensuring the player voice is represented throughout the project lifecycle.
This role suits someone who thrives in collaborative, fast-moving environments and enjoys balancing creativity with structure.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Build and manage community presence across key social and community platforms (e.g. Discord, X/Twitter, Instagram)
Develop and localise community strategies aligned with global marketing direction
Act as the primary point of contact between players and internal teams
Create, curate, and schedule community content and updates
Monitor player sentiment, trends, and feedback, reporting insights back to the development team
Support community-driven initiatives such as events, AMAs, and creator collaborations
Ensure a positive, inclusive, and well-moderated environment
Collaborate closely with marketing, production, and creative teams to support campaigns and milestones
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Experience in community management, social media, or digital engagement (gaming or entertainment preferred)
Strong written communication skills and an instinct for tone, voice, and community culture
Deep understanding of online communities and how they evolve
Comfort working autonomously while collaborating with distributed teams
Ability to manage multiple channels and priorities simultaneously
A proactive, creative mindset with strong attention to detail
NICE TO HAVE
Experience supporting or launching a game or digital product
Familiarity with anime, gaming culture, or online fandoms
Experience creating or editing simple visual or video content
Interest in live-service games or ongoing community engagement
CONTRACT & SETUP
12-month fixed-term contract
Hybrid working model, with time spent in a local studio environment
Opportunity to grow the role alongside the project as it scales
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