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Product Analyst - Japan Market Launch
This is a full-time contract role (up to 40 hours per week) from May 2025 to March 2026.
Must be fluent in Japanese and support Pacific Time Zone
Overview
We are looking for a Product Analyst to collaborate with our International Product team on localizing and launching our customers product in in Japan. This role combines localization project management and product analysis to ensure our customer is culturally relevant, linguistically accurate, and optimized for the Japanese market. The Product Analyst will adapt our product, content, and operations to meet the unique needs of Japanese audiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Analyst will work closely with the customers International Product Team and a Japanese Localization Quality Assurance (LQA) Specialist to execute key tasks for a successful market launch.
Key Responsibilities
Localization & Quality Assurance
Required Qualifications
The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.
After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play.
About Advantage Technical
With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing – delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.
Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
This is a full-time contract role (up to 40 hours per week) from May 2025 to March 2026.
Must be fluent in Japanese and support Pacific Time Zone
Overview
We are looking for a Product Analyst to collaborate with our International Product team on localizing and launching our customers product in in Japan. This role combines localization project management and product analysis to ensure our customer is culturally relevant, linguistically accurate, and optimized for the Japanese market. The Product Analyst will adapt our product, content, and operations to meet the unique needs of Japanese audiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Analyst will work closely with the customers International Product Team and a Japanese Localization Quality Assurance (LQA) Specialist to execute key tasks for a successful market launch.
Key Responsibilities
Localization & Quality Assurance
- Support the end-to-end localization process in partnership with the International Product Team, ensuring all Japanese market requirements are met.
- Review and approve translations from our vendor, ensuring accurate localization with appropriate cultural context and nuance, and considering UX/UI adaptation beyond translation.
- Research and address additional localization needs for a successful product launch.
- Provide QA and localization support to our vendor, testing newly localized features following test cases and engineering instructions.
- Create and maintain Japanese localization style guides and glossaries aligned with our brand.
- Perform competitive analysis of similar products in the Japanese HR and job search market.
- Evaluate and validate Japanese market data, including salary information, job titles, and taxonomies.
- Support SEO campaign development tailored to the Japanese market, including natural, market-appropriate translations for marketing and SEO content.
- Use analytical tools (e.g., Amplitude) to monitor post-launch performance and recommend optimizations. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leverage Japanese market expertise to provide feedback and recommendations to product, engineering, and design teams.
- Support project timelines, budgets, and resources for the Japanese market launch.
- Communicate insights and recommendations to improve product performance.
Required Qualifications
- Native Japanese speaker with experience living in Japan
- Based on the U.S. West Coast or able to accommodate meetings in Pacific Time Zone
- Professional written and verbal communication in US English and Japanese
- Ability to create high-quality Japanese content and edit/proofread translations
- Experience leveraging Japanese market expertise to support cross-functional teams
- Experience translating marketing content from English to Japanese
- Experience in Quality Assurance and Testing
- Proficient with CAT tools (Smartling preferred)
- Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Familiarity with Google Suite, Jira, Slack, Amplitude
- Passionate about web and mobile technology
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.
After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play.
About Advantage Technical
With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing – delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.
Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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