The UltraSuperNew Gallery is an interactive space that curates and brings together creatives from all backgrounds to ignite discovery, imagination, and conversation. It serves as a launchpad for experimental collaborations between artists, designers, and innovators alike.

Supported by creative agency UltraSuperNew, we’re excited to be a catalyst in the ever-growing creative ecosystem of Asia. We aspire to challenge popular convention, find fresh narratives, and help bring your creativity to life. Because at the end of the day, we’re just big fans of people making cool sh*t.

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Coordinate gallery installation schedules & meet with staff, artists, and other partners to plan for upcoming exhibitions

Work directly with artists to develop solutions for individual installation needs for gallery exhibitions

Manage gallery earnings by keeping track of art sales

Facilitate repair and cleaning maintenance for the gallery regularly 

Reach out to media to promote Exhibition/Event

Manage & coordinate with rental inquiries through Shopcounter, Space Market, & Gallery Email

Create quotations/invoices for rental clients

Familiarity with the local art community 

Excellent interpersonal skills - must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and written) with other departments and outside vendors

Ability to work independently, take the initiative, and multi-task 

Competitive salary package, based on your career (1/12 monthly)

Social, Labor, Employment Insurance, and Pension

CV and portfolio should be sent to HR dept. to jobs@ultrasupernew.com

USN Tokyo is looking for a Video Editor/Motion Graphic Artist to beef up its creative strategies. You will be working on a variety of projects (social, digital, events, print, TV you name it, we do it!), for a wide range of international brands, and with a very international, diverse team.
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Working as a video editor, using Adobe Creative Suite on a daily basis, primarily Premiere and After Effects

Storyboarding the flow of the video assets or motion graphics, or for potential shoots

Assisting in production as needed (pre, productions, post)

Knowing how to give feedback to video productions and edits

Working across teams to create/adapt assets for both digital and campaign 

Simultaneously work on multiple projects with short deadlines

Ideating on client and proactive projects 

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Portfolio of work is a must before applying

Conversational to Business level communication in English

Minimum conversational level Japanese but Native Level preferred

2 years minimum of video editing and motion graphics required

Skills in Premiere and After Effects. Other Adobe Creative Suites such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign is a plus.

Able to work fast and efficiently, and independently 

Proactive, flexible, cooperative and enthusiastic learners

Social, Labor, Employment Insurance and Pension

USN Tokyo is looking for a Strategic Planner to beef up its creative strategies. You will be working on a variety of projects (social, digital, events, print, TV you name it, we do it!), for a wide range of international brands, and with a very international, diverse team.

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Drive and define all long and short-term objectives and strategies with the teams to execute best in class work. 

Collaborate across the agency to drive integrated thinking and communication solutions that are aligned with business goals.

Making proposals to clients that require creative solutions and develop Strategy to meet their Business Needs.

Briefing internal creative teams to come up with creative executions.

Unite and lead cross-functional teams in the most efficient process for effective use of resources on all day-to-day projects.

Develop and manage annual strategic and production work plans, forecasts, fees and reconciliation with Project Management and Finance.

Oversee and develop communications strategy for key accounts

Lead and win pitches and ensure the execution is solid

Develop and advise/consult client and team on social and digital media buying strategy

Write Project and Creative Briefs for Internal and Client usage.

Envision marketing strategy that connects with consumers (conduct research / speak to customers)

At least 4 years of strategic planning experience

Passionate about creating great work in a small, easy going, international work environment

Statutory holidays, paid and sick leaves 

USN Tokyo is looking for an Junior Art Director to beef up its Creative team. You will be working on a variety of projects (social, digital, events, print, TV you name it, we do it!), for a wide range of international brands, and with a very international, diverse team.

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You will be responsible for art direction and production progression of all brand communication, mainly in the graphic area, but also including events, web, and video (Depending on team composition, may also be responsible for design). You should have basic knowledge of media, marketing, and advertising, and be able to generate ideas to solve clients' problems from a creative perspective.

A person who can adhere strictly to confidentiality.

A person who can give shape to ideas generated by a multinational team with an understanding of Japanese media and printing fees)

At least 3 years of experience as an AD or designer (junior positions may be available depending on skills and experience).

Skills in creating KV and photo comps are required.

Skills in directing printing, photography, and other subcontractors are required.

Must be able to anticipate production time and make it fit to any constraints and environment. (Knowledge of plate making and printing required, media, and efficient production management.

Must be able to understand the siting process and not stick to awards or your own ideas.

Good command of English preferred. (This recruitment focuses on practical skills in Japan.)

USN Tokyo is looking for an Senior Copywriter to beef up its Creative team. You will be working on a variety of projects (social, digital, events, print, TV you name it, we do it!), for a wide range of international brands, and with a very international, diverse team.

You write and you write well. A lot. Fast. In Nihongo (it’s your mother tongue, or you’re just mind-blowingly good at it).
You can speak English well enough to brainstorm and explain the nuances of your copy to english-speaking colleagues and clients.
You’re hungry to come up with wacky-cool ideas, and eager to show them to your mom.
You can Instagram, Tweet and Facebook with your eyes closed.
4-5 years of creative/conceptual writing experience preferred
Self-motivated, proactive, reliable and accountable
Able to communicate clearly and effectively
Able to mentor junior writers
Up-to-date on all writing, advertising, and marketing trends
Positive, flexible, collaborative
An awesome human being with a sense of humor

USN Tokyo is looking for an Social Account Manager to beef up its Accounts team. You will be working on a variety of projects (social, digital, events, print, TV you name it, we do it!), for a wide range of international brands, and with a very international, diverse team.

Drive and define all long and short-term/long-term objectives and strategies with the teams to execute best in class work. 

Develop and manage annual strategic and production work plans, forecasts, fees and reconciliation with Project Management and Finance alongside Senior Account Lead.

Establish project scope by studying strategic business drivers; discovering and validating business and technical requirements and parameters; obtaining input from experts; examining and recommending changes to current business practices; developing and writing proposals.

Provides project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Meets cost standards by monitoring expenses; implementing cost-saving actions.

Working across teams to develop and/or adapt social media strategy

Researching trends and providing local market recommendations to clients

Curating content from global brands as best fits the Japanese market

Planning and organising content calendars for social media clients

Posting and reporting on social media channels as required

Executing and reporting on paid media activations

Contributing to creative ideation for photo & video shoots as needed

Providing English back translation as needed

Developing hashtags recommendations and strategy

Ideating concepts for photoshoots and productions

Oversee budgeting and logistics from production conception to final delivery

Communicating with production agencies (i.e photographers, videographers) during pre production to plan shoots

Communicating with production agencies during post producing for feedback 

Locating and contacting studios for location 

At least 3 years experiencing working in social media and/or related digital marketing fields

Business to native level proficiency in both English and Japanese

Experience in Account Management or Project Management is necessary.

An action-oriented, entrepreneurial spirit with a laser focus on process and an eagle eye for detail.

Inclination to think outside of the box to imagine new ideas and encourage progressive dialogue.

An eagerness to think differently about problems and willingness to roll up your sleeves to help figure them out.

Ability to recognize a great idea and empower the creative teams to push the boundaries on the work we make, while providing the business context needed for the work to be successful.

A thirst for pioneering new ways of forging and developing client business relationships.

Ability to push back clients when necessary and conduct hard negotiations.

Active interest in art, music, sports and culture.

You want to work on projects while churning your creative juices? USN is looking for Creative Interns! You would work closely with your team to conceptualize and develop Ideas and execute communication material, ranging from design, video, photoshoots, digital and social content. Make that beautiful content to post on billboards, banners, commercials and other form of media. 

Understand the different roles in advertising

Understand the process of being briefed to submitting work 

Understand the assigned brand’s style and tone of voice

Be able to propose creative and feasible ideas for different accounts. 

Be able to start designing the base of a keynote presentation (with supervision)

Understand the processes of seeking help in a timely fashion when needed 

Be able to do basic video animations/editing for social posts

Help out with the process of photo/video shoots 

Quick to absorb and analyse large amounts of information

A clear communicator, in person and writing 

IT and Design literate - Powerpoint, Keynote, Excel, Google Online Platforms, Adobe Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc)

USN Tokyo is looking for an Account Director to beef up its Accounts team. You will be working on a variety of projects (social, digital, events, print, TV you name it, we do it!), for a wide range of international brands, and with a very international, diverse team.

Mainly communicating with Clients and solving problems.

Account Direction and working closely and leading a small team.

Making proposals to Clients that require creative solutions.

Work with clients as well as affiliated agency partners both domestic and abroad on advertising related projects.

Creating appropriate costings and managing schedules and budgets.

Working on upselling and expanding the business on existing clients.

Pushing back clients when necessary and leading hard negotiations to benefit the agency.

At least 7 years experience in Advertising Industry.

Experience in Account Management is necessary as well as possesing extensive knowledge of production process.

Understanding the digital landscape and possesing knowledge of SNS platforms.

Demonstrating extensive experience also in brand marketing

First adopter attitude (be the first to try) and sensitive to and interested in latest trends

Active interest in music, sports and culture

Team Player and ability to lead a small team.

Ability to create Proposals with a logical and strategic approach.

Ability to propose strategic solutions to Clients and having the sense for creative solutions.

To take ownership of the USN's people function with a focus on building and maintaining USN's unique culture whilst overseeing talent acquisition and development. The role will be responsible for creating and implementing best practice policies and procedures across recruitment, development, succession planning, well-being, culture and diversity. The People & Culture Manager will provide support and facilitate the development of teams, managers and leaders. The People & Culture manager will reinforce USN's culture by "living and breathing" the Core Values.

Strengthen engagement by implementing the USN culture and value proposition. 

Promote and curate ways to increase employee well-being, motivation and happiness.

Organize the USN social calendar whilst working to budgets.

Manage and move forward USN’s strategy with regard to diversity, equality and inclusion - taking responsibility for the roll-out of training, initiatives, partnerships and ensuring the business is progressive in policies and practices. 

Support the Leadership Team in achieving the goals for people and culture.

Implement strategy around talent acquisition.

Network and mingle in the Tokyo nightlife, music and art scene to find talent

Build a strong pool of talent for future hires.

Be the first point of contact person to speak and communicate with talent / applicants

HR MANAGEMENT (Together with the HR manager)

Oversee and manage end-to-end recruitment processes.

Implement and document robust formats for recruitment, onboarding and reviews.

Create development and coaching strategies to retain team members.

Establish a set of metrics to cover each area of the people function, i.e. recruitment, engagement, retention, performance, training and development.

Be accessible as the contact for team members on HR matters. Providing assistance to line managers in all people related matters.

Manage ER (employee relations) cases, as well as coaching and training line managers where necessary in these matters.

Be the point of contact for benefits queries and support the development of the company offering.

Oversee and manage the HR system, People HR, monitoring team movements and reporting to the Leadership Team on a regular basis.

Develop an accessible company handbook to support new starters as well as the current team.

Willingness to manage a standalone role within a dynamic company. 

Previous HR Management or People & Culture experience.

Comfortable working in a creative environment, with a drive to promote innovation and an ahead of the curve mentality. 

Authentically engaged with diversity, equity and inclusion. Willingness and understanding of how to approach the subject in the workplace.

Proactive, with the ability to remain motivated whilst working autonomously.

Experience managing disciplinaries, grievances and absence management etc. 

Experience influencing and advising on people matters at all levels, from executives to assistants.

Comfortable leading difficult conversations with patience, tact and empathy. 

Skilled in listening, communication and diplomacy. 

Able to complete projects in a timely fashion.

USN Tokyo is looking for a PR Manager to create and maintain the USN public image through a phletora of different tools. Be that tool be social media, news and media releases, or making connections with journalists or influencers, we are looking to find that member that could make USN shine above the rest.

Be responsible for the public relations and brand management of UltraSuperNew 

Help to translate PR materials for local Japanese media outreach

Distribute press materials to Japanese titles

Work closely and in alignment with Zoe - our global PR consultant.

Build relationships with media and influencers develop and execute annual PR plans and brand strategies.

Preparation and distribution of press materials (press kits, press releases, newsletters, etc.)

Responsible for social media strategy and execution 

Reporting for management and internal use

Creating strategies toward sustainability and social contribution activities

Work closely with the UltraSuperNew gallery coordinator and maximize PR, newsletter distribution and social channels.

Native Japanese and decent level of English

Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest trends and know who the relevant thought leaders are

A relationship builder and a people person. Openness and flexibility are key aspects here for you.

Organised, proactive, detail-oriented and straight to the point.

Have a gift for thinking conceptually and coordinating ideas for creative, inclusive and socially responsible content.

USN Tokyo is looking for a Creative Technologist to beef up its creative team. You will be working on a variety of projects (social, digital, events, print, TV you name it, we do it!), for a wide range of international brands, and with a very international, diverse team.

Work as part of a Team in a Creative Agency as a Creative Technologist, working on client or internal projects or on pitches to win new business

Combining creativity and technology will be the mandate

From concepting to planning to execution, you will need to see the project through from beginning to end

You will provide necessary technical direction to bring the idea to life

This role will focus on digital, creative technology, experiential and production with the strongest focus on combining the latest technology with creativity and the concept

You will work closely with the other Creative Team Members to come up with the concept that fits the brief from our clients  

Ability to work in a team and has knowledge and expertise in the realm of technology, programming and hacking things together

Have a portfolio of work and 2 - 3 years experience in the technology and creative environment

Has extensive knowledge of digital platforms and tools

Has the passion to do amazing work that will stand out and make an impact, and work in an international, multicultural laid back environment. 

Competitive salary package, based on your career (1/12 monthly) 

USN Tokyo is looking for a Copywriter to beef up its creative team. You will be working on a variety of projects (social, digital, events, print, TV you name it, we do it!), for a wide range of international brands, and with a very international, diverse team.

You write and you write well. A lot. Fast. In Nihongo (it’s your mother tongue, or you’re just mind-blowingly good at it).

You can speak english well enough to brainstorm and explain the nuances of your copy to english-speaking colleagues and clients.

You’re hungry to come up with wacky-cool ideas, and eager to show them to your mom.

You can Instagram, Tweet and Facebook with your eyes closed.

2-5 years of creative/conceptual writing experience (agency experience is a +)

Self-motivated, proactive, reliable and accountable

Able to communicate clearly and effectively

Up-to-date on all writing, advertising, and marketing trends 

Positive, flexible, collaborative, eager to learn

An awesome human being with a sense of humor

You are a dynamic and experienced Studio Manager with a drive to make sense of nonsense, a flair for problem-solving, and an innate ability to coordinate multiple moving pieces in a fun, fast-paced environment. Communication is your strong suit, you thrive well under pressure, and can delegate where needed. You are organized and deadline oriented, but flexible and quick when faced with change. In this role you will manage the workflows and processes within the in-house USN studio for a multitude of projects, from brief through execution, approval process, and delivery of creative assets to cross functional partners. The USN Studio is in a stage of growth and we're looking to build up a stellar team to support marketing initiatives across multiple markets.

 Delivering projects on time and within budget 

Be the guardian of agency production processes with a sound understanding of video and artwork production and video and artwork despatch to media agencies, broadcasters, publications, printers and clients, for print, press and digital advertising formats

Manage all studio orders to ensure video and artwork is produced correctly 

Developing ideas and concepts and delivering final products that meet client and agency standards

Work closely with Operations Director, Project Managers, Creative team and Client team 

Understanding the business inside and out

2-3 years agency experience in a related role

Detail-oriented, creative and extremely organised

Able to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes.

Able to work efficiently and productively under tight deadlines.

Independent creative agency born and raised in Harajuku.

Independent
creative agency

born and raised
in Harajuku.