Market Research & Business Development: Research trends in Japan's entertainment market and propose new business opportunities with both existing and new partners to internal teams and external stakeholders. Product Planning & Design: Create planning briefs, align licensor needs with brand requirements, and coordinate with production and development teams. Product Development Support: Share licensing flows, release schedules, and marketing information within the company, and promote product development in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Partnership Management: Manage day-to-day communication with licensors (contract management, onboarding, problem solving, submission of materials for approval, and incorporating/confirming feedback). Basic knowledge of product planning (concept → requirement definition → validation → launch). Broad knowledge and interests with strong personal engagement (e.g., TCG, toys, anime/manga, VTubers, art, music, fashion, social media trends). Ability to create planning documents and clearly articulate ideas (concisely explaining Why/Who/What/How). Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills. Branding and differentiation from competitors. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (WBS, meeting minutes, task management, budget and deadline commitment). 2+ years of work experience in consumer products, marketing, or entertainment industry. 2+ years of experience building and managing relationships with external partners. Deep understanding of the Japanese TCG market and gaming culture. Strong visual communication skills (ability to visualize concepts and key points). Ability to analyze and interpret data/user research. English proficiency is not required but is considered a plus. Creative thinker who can tackle challenges with persistence. Strong business judgment with the ability to balance risk and objectives and develop effective solutions. Capable of leading consensus-building while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.