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We like to think of the culture at Moon as a wild garden.&nbsp;We are forever evolving, planting seeds, experimenting, buzzing, and growing. Moon is a space where (bio)diversity is nurtured by all the beings in it. A field for play, creativity, and curiosity that puts people first.

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&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who We Are&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Moon Creative Lab is a design-led venture studio based in Palo Alto and Tokyo. We incubate new ventures across an ever expanding array of sectors – healthcare, agriculture, entertainment, technology, industrial and more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Moon’s mission is to help Mitsui &amp;amp; Co, one of Japan’s largest organizations, in its pursuit to become a future-forward, entrepreneurial company. Moon works to unlock the creativity of Mitsui’s 45,000 strong global workforce to build innovative businesses that will have an exponential impact on the world. We do this by bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product and more to create bold new ventures from zero to one.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;At Moon, you will:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Address real human needs that have far-reaching social impact&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Work across different disciplines, industries, and cultures&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Start with people and leverage the beauty and messiness of human-centered design&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Moon is looking for people who are passionate about unlocking the innate creativity of others while designing impactful businesses. Come join us!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What We Are Looking For&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented&amp;nbsp;3D Printing Designer and Technician&amp;nbsp;to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 3D design and printing technologies, hands-on technical experience with equipment, and the ability to manage end-to-end processes from concept development to production.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Do at Moon &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3D Design and Prototyping:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Create and develop 3D models from product designs and concepts, including translating 2D assets (e.g., Illustrator files) into 3D models.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with design and development teams to conceptualize, sketch, and communicate 3D print ideas effectively.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensure designs meet production requirements and scalability goals, moving beyond prototypes to full production.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3D Printer Operation and Maintenance:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Manage and maintain 3D printers (primarily FDM/FFF), ensuring consistent, high-quality output, including flexible filament printing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Perform daily tasks such as removing completed prints, starting new jobs, and troubleshooting print issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Conduct regular maintenance, including swapping parts, firmware updates, and performing repairs when necessary.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Install and configure new 3D printers and associated hardware/software.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Quality Control and Metrics:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generate and track quality metrics for printed parts, including dimensional accuracy, surface roughness, and defect analysis.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Analyze and interpret data to present actionable findings and improvements.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Optimize measurement processes for material quality and create automated solutions to reduce manual intervention.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Process Development and Optimization:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work with the process development team to integrate material findings into upstream printing processes.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contribute to the improvement of advanced machine learning models for process optimization.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Establish and refine processes for system performance, reliability, and scalability.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Continuous Improvement:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strategize and implement plans to enhance system performance and develop scalable, repeatable workflows.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Drive innovation in materials, machinery, and systems for circular and sustainable production solutions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Must-Haves &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;3+ years of practical working experience in 3D design and printing, with consultancy experience as a major plus.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong proficiency with &lt;strong&gt;3D design software&lt;/strong&gt; (e.g., SolidWorks, Blender) and &lt;strong&gt;3D printing slicer programs&lt;/strong&gt; (Simplify3D preferred).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including &lt;strong&gt;Illustrator&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Photoshop&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proven ability to design for production, moving designs from concept to scaled manufacturing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hands-on experience with FDM/FFF printers and flexible filament printing techniques.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Technical expertise in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware and software issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage data, interpret results, and present key findings.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent verbal and visual communication skills to convey design concepts and technical details effectively.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Nice-to-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience in automation of manufacturing and testing processes.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with advanced materials research and circular production techniques.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of machine learning integration in manufacturing workflows.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Background in developing procedures to improve material quality and production efficiency.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pay range: $30/hr-45/hr&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sounds fun, right?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;If you identify with Moon&#39;s values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;local law. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Other

Palo Alto, California, United States

Palo Alto Studio

3D Printing Designer and Technician (Palo Alto)  -Contract 

&lt;p&gt;Moon is hiring a &lt;strong&gt;Business Creator&lt;/strong&gt; who will work closely with ventures within Moon and beyond to conceive, source, and execute new business ideas and support ventures, guiding them toward exponential growth and future liquidation events. This position is based at Moon’s Palo Alto studio.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You are an experienced business creator with the knowledge and insight to conceive of new ideas, to execute these ideas, and create new businesses. You also know how to assess market potential and identify new opportunity areas. You have the ability and experience to structure and achieve new venture spinout deals. You have a talent for advising entrepreneurs on strategy and leadership team formation. You understand startup market dynamics and are well connected within the U.S. startup ecosystem.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What You’ll Do at Moon&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conceive and Execute Ideas to Create New Businesses&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will act as a creator/advisor to our ventures, both within Moon and beyond, on business ideation and its execution to create impactful new businesses. You have basic consulting skills and enjoy explaining the “why” and “how” and managing expectations from different stakeholders, including ventures, Moon executives, Business developers, Business designers, and many more. But more than just consulting, you have strong skill and passion in executing the creation of new businesses.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Identify and evaluate potential investments and execute deals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will act as the focal point of deal sourcing, identifying new investment opportunities in innovative startups and new technologies using your knowledge, expertise and network in the startup industry. You also have the knowledge and confidence to propose new opportunity areas or markets where you believe our current ventures or future ventures may play for competitive advantage. You will also be leading all stages of deal execution working with other members of Moon, from conducting and organising due diligence, determining the valuation of the investment, discovering successful exit opportunities as well as proposing deal terms and negotiating with the founder/management of the potential investments. Furthermore, you will be working with the investment team to conceive and execute ideas to build a large scale business in ways of, including but not limited to establishing JVs and roll-up M&amp;amp;A.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support projects and portfolio companies through to value capture&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will act as an advisor/investor to our ventures, both within Moon and beyond, on growth strategy, business model optimization, and key metrics, based on the deal terms and the return expectations of the Moon Committee (investment decision making body). You may be on the Board of Directors of our portfolio companies and support their recruiting and fundraising activities as required, helping the management teams to achieve self-sustaining operations whether through later rounds of Mitsui funding, third party funding, forming alliances or joint ventures with large(r) companies or acquisition. As part of the investment team you will also be monitoring, analysing, reporting and visualising the growth of the investments as a portfolio and will be recommending to the Moon Committee on the timing, measures and strategy for their exits.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Improve and evolve Moon’s investment approach&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon is committed to continuous progressive evolution of its approach to venture incubation and investing. We are funded by Mitsui &amp;amp; Co. to build growth businesses and manage them seeking an acceptable return on investment. You will advise the Moon Committee on ways to improve venture building throughput and success, including but not limited to: deal structure practices, Newco structure and Shareholder Agreement terms, venture founder incentives, and return harvesting strategies&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enhance Moon’s connection with the U.S. Startup ecosystem&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Building Moon’s standing in the U.S.startup community is part of our mission. You will be an ambassador for Moon with key players in the startup community, including talent, corporate investors, existing startups, financial market regulators, and sources of capital.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will help Moon EIRs and our portfolio companies network their way forward, including sourcing management talent and where appropriate, introducing them to prospective customers and third-party investors. Working with other members at Moon you will educate MoonMates on trends, best practices, and how to thrive as an entrepreneur in the U.S.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Must-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Minimum [7] years of relevant experience in business creation, investing and/or venture capital&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Strong experience in co-creating businesses with startups in the U.S. market&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Corporate venture incubator or CVC experience&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Passion, pulse for U.S. startups, entrepreneurship and the venture ecosystem as well as network in the industry&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A high comfort level in working within a self-directed culture and navigating ambiguity&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Excellent discretion, demonstrating sound judgement in dealing with confidential dialogues and information&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;MBA preferred&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Nice-to-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Japanese verbal and written skills&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Experience in working in multicultural teams&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Salary range: $125,000 - $220,000&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Sounds Fun, Right?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you identify with Moon&#39;s values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and optionally, a cover letter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Who We Are&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is a human-centered venture studio that empowers the creation of new business. Moon’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and corporations unleash their creativity and transform bold ideas into ventures that will have an exponential impact on the world. By bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product, and more, we help bring new ventures from zero to launch. For more information, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mooncreativelab.com&quot;&gt;www.mooncreativelab.com&lt;/a&gt; and follow us @mooncreativelab.inc.&lt;/p&gt;

Business Creator (Palo Alto)

&lt;p&gt;We are looking for a &lt;strong&gt;Chief Financial Officer&lt;/strong&gt; who will be responsible for all financial affairs and financial strategy for Moon Creative Lab and Moon Creative Ventures for our studios in Palo Alto California and Tokyo. The CFO will manage our company’s financial functions, including accounting, reporting, systems, budgeting, and forecasting. You will also work closely with the MCV team on investment decisions, portfolio management, and governance. You must be a hands-on, roll up your sleeves type of leader and should thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this position, you will also be able to leverage your experience, skills, and mindset to help us create and launch human-centered businesses. You will work across multiple teams to achieve our ambitious growth agenda. Although you are based in Moon’s Tokyo studio, you will liaise with not only our Japanese vendors, Mitsui colleagues, and Moon project teams but also our contacts based in the US and other countries.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What You’ll Do at Moon&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Financial Strategy&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will develop and execute Moon Creative Lab and Moon Creative Venture’s&amp;nbsp; financial strategy to support Moon’s growth, development, and profitability goals.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Financial Planning &amp;amp; Analysis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to inform decision-making and strategic initiatives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;M&amp;amp;A and Investment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will support M&amp;amp;A activities with the MCV team, including due diligence, financial modeling, and integration. You will also offer support on our existing investments with consolidation and cash flow strategy.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Board &amp;amp; Investor Reporting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will manage the financial reporting to the Moon Board and any future investors, delivering updates and insights on company performance and projections&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Regulatory &amp;amp; Compliance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will ensure accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and uphold strong internal controls.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treasury Management&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will direct treasury functions to optimize cash flow, investment, and financial performance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finance Team Leadership&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will lead and develop the Finance Team, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with Moon’s Core Values.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Risk Management&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You will identify and manage financial risks to protect Moon’s assets, mitigate exposure, and support long-term resilience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Must-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience with an MBA preferred&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;10+ years of relevant experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably with some institutional investment experience&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards and compliance requirements&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong understanding of JGAAP and IFRS&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Comfort and familiarity with accounting software such as Freee and Quickbooks, as well as expense software such as Expensify&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Exceptional analytical skills with a strategic mindset and the ability to drive financial performance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to take ownership of tasks and be a self-starter in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Outstanding verbal and written communication in Japanese&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Nice-to-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Business level English verbal and written skills&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPA certification (either in US or Japan)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience in working in multicultural teams&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Sounds Fun, Right?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you identify with Moon&#39;s values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and optionally, a cover letter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Who We Are&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is a human-centered venture studio that empowers the creation of new business. Moon’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and corporations unleash their creativity and transform bold ideas into ventures that will have an exponential impact on the world. By bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product, and more, we help bring new ventures from zero to launch. For more information, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mooncreativelab.com&quot;&gt;www.mooncreativelab.com&lt;/a&gt; and follow us @mooncreativelab.inc.&lt;/p&gt;

Finance

港区, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Tokyo Studio

Chief Financial Officer (Tokyo)

&lt;p&gt;We are looking for a &lt;strong&gt;Director, Marketing Communications&lt;/strong&gt; who can lend their expertise in marketing and communications to Moon and its ventures. Based out of our Tokyo studio, you have a strong background in public relations, digital marketing, event marketing, community development and internal communications. You also have strong experience leading and managing teams – fostering their continued growth and development as well as supporting them to achieve their individual, team and company goals. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You have the experience and confidence to deliver meaningful results while providing strategic executive and stakeholder counsel with diplomacy and finesse. You are proactive and creative offering up marketing and communications plans and execute on them based on the unique needs of our ventures. You also have experience working on internal communication campaigns and channels such as newsletters, intranet and events.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What You’ll Do at Moon&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will be responsible for internal and external communications promoting Moon Creative Lab and its offerings&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will lead and manage a team of marketing and communications professional based out of our Tokyo studio&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will take the lead in developing the strategy and execution of Moon’s events (in-person and virtual)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will work alongside venture&amp;nbsp;teams planning and executing on marketing and communications campaigns that may include growth marketing, digital marketing and PR.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will work closely with the Palo Alto-based Marketing and Communications team on global announcements and proactively plan and execute on plans to support them in Japan&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Must-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have a minimum of 9+ years’ relevant experience in marketing and communications in Japan; in- house and/or agency experience required&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have extensive knowledge of public relations, marketing, social media, and event management&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You excel at managing multiple projects dealing with disparate audiences&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You are bilingual in English and Japanese and are comfortable working with global teams&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You are a communicator in Japanese and can craft compelling messaging for use in press releases, messaging documents, press presentations, bylines, blogs, social media posts and FAQs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have managed a team of employees in your current or previous roles&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience; MBA or advanced degree a plus&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Nice-to-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have worked with great success with startups to deliver top tier media results&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In Moon and each venture, it is also important to build a community with people who will engage, not just an audience. Experience in successfully launching a small but enthusiastic community can be a tremendous help!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If you have ever arranged an event or seminar, you know that details and quality matter&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You are comfortable to work across languages and cultures&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You like to travel for business and you find traveling between Moon offices (Silicon Valley and Tokyo) particularly exciting&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Sounds Fun, Right?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you identify with Moon&#39;s values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and optionally, a cover letter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Who We Are&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is a human-centered venture studio that empowers the creation of new business. Moon’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and corporations unleash their creativity and transform bold ideas into ventures that will have an exponential impact on the world. By bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product, and more, we help bring new ventures from zero to launch. For more information, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mooncreativelab.com&quot;&gt;www.mooncreativelab.com&lt;/a&gt; and follow us @mooncreativelab.inc.&lt;/p&gt;

Marketing and Communications

Director, Marketing Communications (Tokyo)

&lt;div class=&quot;p-rich_text_section&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;Moon is hiring a &lt;strong data-stringify-type=&quot;bold&quot;&gt;Workshop Designer and Facilitator&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;who help our team to create and deliver the most engaging and impactful workshop experiences possible. This position is based at Moon’s Tokyo studio in Omotesando.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;li data-stringify-indent=&quot;0&quot; data-stringify-border=&quot;0&quot;&gt;You are a creative, experienced, and passionate Workshop Designer &amp;amp; Facilitator who will help design, develop and deliver great learning experiences for both Moon and our ecosystem&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-stringify-indent=&quot;0&quot; data-stringify-border=&quot;0&quot;&gt;You are an confident, experienced and engaging bilingual Facilitator of live in-person and remote learning events and workshops&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-stringify-indent=&quot;0&quot; data-stringify-border=&quot;0&quot;&gt;You thrive using adult learning theory and the latest learning experience design methods to build innovative learning solutions tailored for our audience&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-stringify-indent=&quot;0&quot; data-stringify-border=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Your learning solutions may include live workshops, seminars, training sessions, case-study analysis, webinars, e-learning (video, infographics, games, interactive), simulations, a blended approach, or a new creative new solution brainstormed by you!&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What You’ll Do at Moon&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;As a Bilingual Workshop Designer &amp;amp; Facilitator, you will work with our team to create and deliver the most engaging and impactful learning experiences possible&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Working with a diverse set of learners across both Moon and our parent organization, you will need a creative human-centered approach to assess learning needs, a keen understanding of effective and agile design methods, and a technical aptitude to produce content and materials at speed&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will partner with Moon’s workshop design and facilitation team, subject matter experts and also stakeholders in our parent organization to scope, design, and build learning solutions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will create learning experiences that engage and excite Moon and parent company employees while aligning with business needs, satisfying resource constraints, and delivering on intended learning and business outcomes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will use your creativity elevate our current programs to a higher level of effectiveness and impact and constantly seek to improve them&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will create content, learning experiences and programs using the most up-to-date methodology to remain agile and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will use learning analytics and user feedback to recommend improvements for each design cycle&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You will find new ways to produce content that scales and resonates with our increasingly global, busy audience&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;The Must-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;You are bilingual in Japanese and English in both verbal and written communication; you are confident in facilitating live in-person workshops and educational experiences in both Japanese and English&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You are comfortable with ambiguity, new technology, and welcoming of the challenge of working at a fast-paced company like Moon&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You are passionate about the learner experience and how to make it better, and constantly strive to improve our offerings&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You are able to work collaboratively with multiple partners, managing input while owning and driving the development of the content you make&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory methodologies and experience designing and delivering innovative learning experiences&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, deliverables, and competing priorities with a proven record of success&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;The Nice-to-Haves&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;You have experience in the design and facilitation of workshops focused on topics like entrepreneurship, design thinking, lean startup, and the like&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have experience working with startups, ventures, Silicon Valley tech companies or similar organizations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have experience working with large Japanese corporates, in particular Japanese consolidated trading companies (総合商社)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have visual design skills to create appealing learning materials&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have experience with the creation of e-learning, mobile learning, microlearning, game-based learning, and other tech-driven learning products&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Sounds Fun, Right?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you identify with Moon&#39;s values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and optionally, a cover letter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Who We Are&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moon Creative Lab is a human-centered venture studio that empowers the creation of new business. Moon’s mission is to help individuals, teams, and corporations unleash their creativity and transform bold ideas into ventures that will have an exponential impact on the world. By bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product, and more, we help bring new ventures from zero to launch. For more information, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mooncreativelab.com&quot;&gt;www.mooncreativelab.com&lt;/a&gt; and follow us @mooncreativelab.inc.&lt;/p&gt;

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