Brand Protection Specialist, Japan

About the Role

This position establishes and owns the end-to-end brand safety journey for the Japanese market. The role involves shaping investigation methodologies, response protocols, and coordination with global teams. The work directly protects original ideas, innovations, and creative outputs from infringement. You will define how brand protection is executed locally while maintaining alignment with global standards.

Location and Engagement

The position is based in Tokyo, Japan. It is a full-time role designed for a hands-on operator capable of managing complex workflows independently. The compensation for this role is USD 134,000 per year.

What You Will Do

You will orchestrate intake workflows for brand infringement cases across e-commerce and social platforms. Designing proactive monitoring routines using our AI platform will be central to surfacing emerging risks before they escalate. Coordination of rapid removal campaigns with sales and customer success managers will be required for key enterprise accounts. Driving meticulous case management is essential to satisfy the precise and demanding expectations of Japanese brand holders. You will establish and maintain knowledge repositories that standardize best practices for brand protection teams. Adapting quickly to the fast-moving startup environment while maintaining a high sense of ownership is required. Building trusted relationships with both internal stakeholders and external platforms is a core component. You will guide junior colleagues through reviews to ensure quality standards are consistently met.

Requirements

You bring hands-on experience in intellectual property, technology, commerce, law, or operations. The ability to work autonomously is critical, including spotting issues and driving them through to resolution without constant supervision. You have a proven track record in cross-functional collaboration on complex projects. Strong results orientation and a commitment to hitting demanding goals are mandatory. Professional proficiency in Japanese and business-level fluency in English are required for communication and documentation.

Nice to Have

Direct experience in brand protection or counterfeit mitigation is valued. Familiarity with takedown processes on Amazon, Shopee, Alibaba, and various hosting providers is an advantage. Basic Korean language skills can support regional investigations. A background in data-focused disciplines or programming provides an edge. Industry familiarity with luxury, gaming, entertainment, automotive, cosmetics, or industrial equipment is beneficial.

Why This Role

You will directly handle intellectual property cases for iconic Japanese brands such as Panasonic, Nissan, Sega, and Mizuno. This role places you at the center of judgment, strategy, and negotiation, while AI handles initial detection tasks. You will learn from the country manager who pioneered the brand protection market in Japan from scratch. The position allows you to deepen expertise in uniquely Japanese counterfeiting challenges, including anime, games, precision equipment, and automotive parts. You will collaborate with global teams to absorb international best practices and standards.

What MarqVision Offers

You will operate with significant autonomy during the Japan market launch, enabling fast decision-making. You will engage with an innovative product that fuses world-leading AI technology with intellectual property protection. Collaboration with elite teams worldwide will expand your global career scope. Your performance and results will have a direct impact on transparent incentive design. The organization respects flexible remote work and offers a culture tailored to individual working styles.

Additional Reference

For more information, please review the recruitment pitch, the Japan launch event details, and leadership profiles available on the company channels. These resources provide further insight into the company direction and team structure.

Interview Process

The selection process begins with document submission in PDF format. This is followed by a screening interview, a hiring manager interview, a team interview, and a final interview. Each stage is designed to evaluate fit for the role and the company culture.

MarqVision Culture

At MarqVision, the team builds an environment where diverse people can maximize their expertise. The company connects individual differences to competitive advantage, turning challenges into learning and fun. The mission is to protect and build a future shaped by original ideas, innovations, and creativity.