Product Manager

Product Manager - Leading Generative AI Tool Provider to World’s Top Anime and 2D Animation Studios

Tokyo, Japan | Full-Time | Early-Stage Venture Backed Startup | Strong Japanese AND English language skills required

 

About Us

We’re Ikhor, the makers of kamik.ai. As our first product manager, you’ll join one of the most exciting companies at the intersection of generative AI and creative media. We're a fast-growing startup backed by Khosla Ventures and other prominent investors, re-imagining the future of animated content creation.

Our cutting-edge platform empowers the world's leading anime studios to work faster and with unprecedented control. We power big-name anime productions with professional-grade tools, and we have an ambitious vision to empower any creator to create professional-quality motion content.

 

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to shape product strategy from the ground up at a company defining the next generation of anime production. You'll work directly with world-renowned studios, understanding their unique workflows and translating cutting-edge AI research into intuitive, powerful products that enhance human creativity rather than replace it.

 

What You'll Do

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and execute roadmaps that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives.
• User Research & Insights: Conduct deep research with anime studios and creative professionals to understand complex workflows and pain points.
• Cross-Functional Development: Collaborate with engineering, design, and AI research teams to translate user needs into technical specifications.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of developments in generative AI, creative tools, and media production.
• Product Optimization: Use data-driven insights to continuously improve performance, adoption, and creative outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with key customers and internal teams.

 

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 3-5 years of PM experience, preferably in B2B SaaS for creative professionals, or AI/ML (specifically Generative AI).
• Bilingual Fluency: Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English. Ability to conduct complex business discussions in both.
• Technical Fluency: Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• User-Centric Mindset: Proven track record of conducting research and designing solutions that delight professional users.
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments.
• Creative Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with animation or VFX workflows is highly valuable.

 

What We Offer

• Impact: Direct influence on the product direction of a company transforming a global industry.
• Growth: Unparalleled learning opportunities in AI and startup scaling.
• Team: Work alongside world-class engineers and AI researchers.
• Location: Based in Nakameguro, Tokyo, one of the world's creative capitals.
• Compensation: Competitive salary, meaningful equity package, and comprehensive benefits.

 

Ready to Lead the Future of Animation?

If you've built high-growth products and want to navigate the technical complexity of AI and the cultural nuances of Japan's creative industries, we want to hear from you. Send us your resume along with examples of products you've built and your thoughts on how AI will transform creative workflows.