Lead development projects for digital book services, managing requirements, design, and vendor collaboration.
About this role
Dwango's e-book business is hiring a Planning and Development Director for the BOOK WALKER store and app. The director plans new features, defines requirements, analyses data to improve the service and manages design progress, working with in-house and outside designers and engineers to shape, build and grow the service.
Applicants need about three or more years of experience running a consumer service, the ability to find and solve problems on their own, and logical thinking and explanation. They also need experience and a strong interest in at least one of three areas: developing, running and growing services, data analysis and the improvements it leads to, or service design that considers design and UI and UX. Interest in books, manga and publishing, a home remote-work setup, residence in Japan and business-level Japanese equivalent to N2 are required.
Knowledge of design and UI and UX, progress management of resources, schedule and effect measurement, and experience defining service requirements, especially UI and UX, and specifications are preferred. The team looks for people with strong interest in development methods, technology and market trends in their field, and good communication skill.
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