Web Director - Ichiba Creative & Web Design Department, Marketplace Business (C&M)

Description

Business Overview

Rakuten Ichiba is an internet shopping mall with the No.1 market share in Japan, and since its founding in 1997, has upheld the management philosophy of empowering people and society through the internet (Empowerment), with the goal of becoming the world's No.1 internet service company.

Department Overview

This position involves creating and developing media and initiatives for Rakuten Ichiba. You will be responsible for devising Rakuten Ichiba’s media strategy and navigation improvements that resonate with users, and leading the production process. You will analyze the media of various services and initiatives deployed on Rakuten Ichiba from various angles, and execute strategies to strengthen Rakuten Ichiba's media presence, promote product sales, and enhance advertising efforts.

Rakuten Ichiba attracts a large volume of traffic. Therefore, you can reach a huge number of users and create a very significant impact.

Examples of services provided

• The largest sale on the Rakuten market

Rakuten Super SALE：

Shopping Marathon :

Seasonal Projects

Mother's Day Special :

Father's Day Special :

Year-end & winter gift specials :

Genre Projects

Special feature on heat protection :

Korean Cosmetics Festival：

Rakuten eSports：

Foodie Festival :

Other

Disney Zone :

Rakuten Hometown Tax :

Easy Guide to Shopping :

Position :

Why We Hire

To strengthen our structure for further business expansion, we are looking for highly motivated and talented people who share our philosophy and work style.

Position Details

Working in collaboration with producers, designers, and coders, you will be responsible for the following tasks :

Formulating business requirements into actionable plans

Managing the schedule and progress of the production process

Creating wireframes

Providing production direction and quality assurance

Conducting competitive research and trend analysis

Performing usability testing (AB testing, etc.)

Measuring post-release performance, proposing improvements, and implementing revisions

And other related tasks.

Work Environment

Sectional units : 30-40 persons

Groups : 8-15 members

Teams : 3-7 members

The backgrounds of existing employees are diverse.

There is no direct relationship between recruitment and evaluation. We will evaluate them according to their competencies (behavioural attitude) and performance after they join the company.

Mandatory Qualifications :

Experience in any of the following

At least 3 years' experience as a Web Director

At least 3 years' experience in planning (promotions, campaigns, etc.) at a production company or agency

Desired Qualifications :

Experience in web production for marketing, e-commerce promotion, and general promotion

Experience launching media or services through websites, etc.

Basic knowledge and experience in web programming languages such as HTML, JavaScript, and PHP (at a level where you can check deliverables)

Experience in analyzing and verifying websites using Adobe SiteCatalyst or Google Analytics (experience working with a web analyst to build a site is also acceptable)

Experience using Adobe Photoshop, XD, or Figma, or other prototyping tools

Experience in UI design

Experience in traffic analysis and data analysis

Experience in setting and achieving KPIs, and implementing PDCA cycles

Experience in directly presenting performance reports or automating them

Experience in facilitating meetings

Experience in project management

Knowledge of logical thinking and design thinking, and experience applying them in work

Experience in proposing planning and execution plans through negotiations with various stakeholders

Others Information :

Additional information on Location

Rakuten Crimson House

1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Additional information on English Qualification

TOEIC Score exceeding 800 (or similar level of English ability or a University Degree earned in an English-speaking country)

Proof of qualifications is required by the time you receive your job offer.

If no evidence is available to prove the qualifications denoted above, taking an “TOEIC IP Test”, organized by Rakuten, during selection process is required.

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