careers

MARKETING MANAGER

ABOUT POJ STUDIO

POJ (Pieces of Japan) Studio is an interior lifestyle brand that bridges the gap between Japanese artisans and people with a yearning for hand-crafted, storied pieces for their home. POJ Studio collaborates closely with craftspeople throughout Japan, creating an online collection of timeless pieces of Japan, offered alongside the stories of their creators as well.

POJ Studio fosters a socially responsible attitude towards the way we live by providing modern lifestyle products that last, are repairable, and are created from sustainable materials in a way that encourages the revival of dying Japanese craft traditions. We do this by building an ecosystem that offers the craftspeople with whom we work a point of sale for their goods, whilst celebrating stories of their heritage and sustainability through storytelling that help to highlight the true dedication and skill of each artisan. This not only offers a deeper connection to POJ Studio, but also to the Japanese culture, the quality and history that goes into creating each item that they carefully curate and produce. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a passionate and driven Marketing Manager who can inspire, expand, and retain our international customer base - with a keen eye for design and a love for Japanese traditions and crafts.

You will be responsible for developing, and implementing various marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and sales by working closely with the creative and operations team. 

Contact tina@pojstudio.com if you might be the right fit! 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan, develop, and implement communication of compelling content for social media, newsletters, and blogs. 
  • Write short and long-form copy for all digital outputs, including for the website, social media, newsletters, and advertisements. 
  • Creation of content and campaigns for all digital output, including launches of products, experiential offerings, and upcoming projects.
  • Effectively communicate and organize with the creative team and freelancers to acquire creative assets as well as others involved, including artisans and craftspeople. 
  • Attend and assist in photoshoots and video shoots. 
  • Create, execute, optimize, and adjust advertisement campaigns on Facebook and Google. 
  • Ensure the launch of new products and experiential offerings is seamless by working closely with the operations team and involved team members. 
  • Analyze data across marketing functions including social media and newsletters.
  • Provide reporting of marketing data and suggest improvements to existing strategies.
  • Lead seasonal R&D projects to offer products that boost sales. 

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

  • Native-level English and (preferably) Japanese
  • 2+ years experience in marketing or communications. Candidate with less experience will be considered as marketing coordinator.
  • Keen interest in Japanese craft culture and learning more about it
  • Must live in, or be willing to move to, Kyoto, Japan
  • The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
  • Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • An eye for design and aesthetics
  • An ability to analyze data
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
  • A self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset