Community Manager (Japanese)

TL;DR

Community Manager (Japanese) (Gamedev): Establishing and growing the Japanese player base for a pixel-art MMORPG with an accent on community growth strategy and influencer relations. Focus on building a native-feeling Japanese ecosystem on Discord and X, managing relationships with JP creators, and adapting Western guild culture to the Japanese market.

Location: Remote (United States, United Kingdom, or Japan)

Company

hirify.global is an indie studio developing a cozy pixel-art MMORPG focused on exploration, crafting, and social connection.

What you will do

• Build and manage dedicated Japanese Discord channels from scratch, including structure, roles, and moderation.
• Develop a growth strategy targeting Japanese MMO players, guild leaders, and content creators.
• Identify and build relationships with Japanese YouTubers, streamers, and VTubers.
• Localize community announcements and patch notes to ensure a native feel for the Japanese audience.
• Engage with Japanese gaming communities on Twitter/X, Niconico, and 5ch forums.
• Act as a cultural advisor to the global team to optimize the game's resonance in the Japanese market.

Requirements

• Native-level Japanese (reading, writing, speaking).
• Fluent English (professional working proficiency) for communication with the UK-based team.
• Deep personal experience with MMOs and a strong understanding of why players remain engaged long-term.
• Knowledge of the Japanese gaming content creator landscape and online community dynamics.
• Understanding of Japanese MMO guild culture and how it differs from Western models.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to independently identify and act on growth opportunities.

Nice to have

• Previous community management experience at a game studio, especially for Western games launching in Japan.
• Existing professional relationships with Japanese gaming content creators.
• Experience with cultural localization of gaming content.
• Extensive play history in FFXIV, PSO2, or Dragon Quest X.
• Ability to create short-form video content in Japanese.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a passionate indie team of 20+ people.
• High-trust environment that values creative output over formal resumes.
• Fast-paced development cycle as the team gears up for launch.
• Remote-first workplace with a focus on nostalgic and cozy gaming values.