[Job Listings] GK Marketing (Gokurakuyu HD): Planning & Sales, Assistant, Designer—Full-time, Contract, and Part-time Positions

[Job Listings] GK Marketing (Gokurakuyu HD): Planning & Sales, Assistant, Designer—Full-time, Contract, and Part-time Positions

Company/Store Features


As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gokurakuyu Holdings, we handle the planning and coordination of events at Gokurakuyu,
as well as collaborative events with external commercial facilities outside of Gokurakuyu.


Job Openings

① Planning & Sales / Project Management / Merchandise Production
② Sales Assistant
③ Designer

Job Description

① Planning & Sales / Project Management / Merchandise Production
1. Coordinate tie-in events at approximately 40 locations of Gokurakuyu, RAKU SPA, and RAKU CAFE—chains boasting some of the largest numbers of stores in Japan.
2. Coordinate collaborative tie-in events at landmarks, aquariums, theme parks, bakeries, bubble tea chains, and other venues throughout Japan.
3. Operating the GK Store online shop
4. Compiling sales data, preparing supervisory materials, liaising with stores, and registering products
5. Designing event decorations, banners, and merchandise

① Specific Responsibilities for the Planning and Sales Position
★ Planning of collaborative events
★ Negotiations and direction with rights holders and various facilities
★ Budget and schedule coordination
★ Merchandise planning and production (merchandise orders are placed in bulk with a manufacturing partner)
★ Coordination with facility representatives regarding event details

② Sales Assistant Role
1. Sales reporting
2. Preparation of proposal materials
3. Various communications with Gokurakuyu stores
4. Product registration
5. Order tallying

③ Designer Position
1. Creation of event decorations
2. Creation of special-purpose websites and banners
3. Design of select merchandise

Hours & Hourly Wage

Estimated Annual Income: 3.5 million to 6 million yen
Monthly Salary: 300,000 yen or more + twice-yearly bonuses + one year-end bonus
* Twice-yearly bonuses, one year-end bonus, and one annual pay raise
* Based on an estimated 20 hours of overtime per month
* Full overtime pay provided
*Salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities.
*Terms and conditions remain unchanged during the 3-month probationary period.
*The year-end bonus is performance-based (currently paid for two consecutive fiscal years).
*For those starting as contract employees with no prior experience, separate terms will be offered based on experience.
*For part-time hires, separate terms will be offered based on experience.

・Commuting Expenses
Full reimbursement of commuting expenses

Eligibility Requirements

We are actively seeking to strengthen our younger workforce and are actively recruiting candidates up to 35 years of age.

[Required Qualifications] Experience using Excel and PowerPoint for business purposes
Candidates with professional experience using Photoshop and Illustrator (※For designer positions)

[We Especially Welcome Candidates With the Following Experience!] ◎ Experience in planning and sales at a merchandise manufacturer, merchandise production, or event coordination
◎ Experience working at an agency (coordinating between venues and copyright holders)
◎ Experience as a planning manager at a commercial facility
◎ Experience proposing event plans to rights holders and overseeing merchandise development
◎ Knowledge of anime, video games, and VTubers
◎ Management experience is a plus
* Applicants without prior experience in this industry are also welcome

How to Apply

Please apply via the application page below.

Job Overview

Job Board Application Page
Job Types Planning & Sales / Assistant / Designer
Employment Type Full-time Employee, Contract Employee, Part-time Employee
*Determined based on skills, experience, and abilities
Salary Estimated Annual Income: 3.5 million to 6 million yen
Monthly Salary: 300,000 yen or more + 2 annual bonuses + 1 year-end bonus
*2 annual bonuses, 1 year-end bonus, and 1 annual raise
*Based on an estimated 20 hours of overtime per month
*Full overtime pay provided
*Salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities.
*Terms and conditions remain unchanged during the 3-month probationary period.
*The year-end bonus is performance-based (currently paid for two consecutive fiscal years).
*For contract employees starting without prior experience, separate terms will be offered based on experience.
*For part-time positions, separate terms will be offered based on experience.
Work Location ① Planning & Sales / Project Management / Merchandise Production
② Sales Assistant
→ Ikebukuro Office (No relocation required)
3-22-17 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Room 501C, 5th Floor, Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Place

③ Designer
→ Monzen-Nakacho Design Office (no transfers)
3F Kanematsu Building, 1-8-13 Tomioka, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Working Hours 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (60-minute break) *Starting work at 9:00 AM is also possible.
・ Average monthly overtime is approximately 10–20 hours
・ Remote work available 1–2 times per week on days of your choice
・ Reduced working hours are also possible depending on your circumstances, such as after returning from parental leave. Please feel free to discuss this with us!
Days Off & Leave Two days off per week *112 days off per year (based on the official holiday calendar)
*Scheduled to increase to 120 days or more starting next fiscal year
Annual paid leave (10–20 days; 10 days granted in the first year)
Birthday leave
Maternity leave (pre- and post-natal; employees have taken this leave in the past)
Parental Leave (Employees have taken this leave) *Reduced working hours are also available after returning to work
Special Leave for Weddings and Funerals, Caregiver Leave, Childcare Leave, and Jury Duty Leave
Compensation & Benefits [Compensation] Full social insurance coverage (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance [Workers’ Compensation])
Discount program for welfare facilities (Club Off)
Support program for obtaining professional certifications
Employee loan program
Retirement allowance program
Employee stock ownership plan
Corporate defined contribution pension plan
Long-service awards
Orientation Training
In-house and External Training
Numerous Employee-Organized Events (Softball Tournaments, Company Trips, etc.—Participation is Optional)
No Dress Code Restrictions on Clothing, Hairstyle, or Nails (Business Casual)

[Employee Benefits] The company fully covers all expenses related to purchasing manga comics for assigned projects and visiting collaboration cafes!
Free drink dispensers (tea, miso soup, coffee, etc.) and Office Glico (for a fee)
Certifications We are actively working to strengthen our younger workforce and are actively recruiting candidates up to 35 years old.

[Required Qualifications] Experience using Excel and PowerPoint for business purposes
Experience using Photoshop and Illustrator for business purposes (*for designer positions)

【We especially welcome candidates with the following experience!】
◎ Experience in planning and sales at a merchandise manufacturer, merchandise production, or event management
◎ Experience working at an agency (coordinating between venues and publishers)
◎ Experience in planning for commercial facilities
◎ Experience proposing event plans to rights holders and supervising merchandise development
◎ Knowledge of anime, video games, and VTubers
◎ Management experience is a plus
*We also welcome applicants without prior experience in this industry

*Please note that the information in this article may be outdated. We ask that you kindly verify the details on the application site.

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