Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others.
SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.
We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Together, we are solving the prevalent problem of loneliness and shaping Social Life 3.0 — a new digital reality where people will be able to fulfil their needs for communication and attention from other people and artificial life forms.
Our teams of digital nomads live and work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Poland, Israel, Turkey, Latvia and many others.
We are looking for a Head of Product to join Kiseki, our product in Japan.
Kiseki.com is a global dating platform that connects Japanese singles with individuals from around the world. The service provides a safe and secure environment for users to create profiles, search for compatible matches, and communicate with potential partners. Kiseki.com focuses on creating meaningful connections and helping users find long-term relationships. The platform also offers features such as personalized matchmaking and language translation services to facilitate connections between individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Kiseki.com aims to bridge the gap between Japanese singles and international dating opportunities.
We are seeking a visionary leader with expertise in the subscription business. If you are passionate about innovation and ready to turn visionary ideas into reality, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of social connectivity. We are looking for a person to work fully remote (being based in GMT+4 to GMT+9 timezones, as the main interaction with the team based in Japan) or on-site (in case you are based in Tokyo).
Your main tasks will be:
- Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and market share in Japan;
- Analyze the market and competitors to identify new growth opportunities;
- Define the product direction and create a roadmap for improvements;
- Coordinate the tech team’s work and ensure tasks are completed efficiently;
- Evaluate release results, analyze data, and improve the product.
We expect from you:
- Previous experience in a similar product role at a subscription business;
- Product management experience in B2C products, ideally with social products, entertainment, dating, etc.;
- Language skills: English C1 (this will be the main language to communicate, so this is a must), any level of Japanese will be a huge advantage;
- AS A PLUS: Experience of product localization in the Japanese market;
- We are looking for someone based within GMT+4 to GMT+9, as the main interaction will be with a team in Japan.
What do we offer:
- 28 vacation days, sick leaves and 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
- Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
- Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
- Corporate discount for English lessons;
- Health benefits;
- Public transport expenses compensation: while traveling to the office in case you are based in Tokyo;
- Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.
Sounds good? Join us now!
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What We Do
Social Discovery Group is the world's largest group of social discovery companies. We solve the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection with the help of digital reality. Our products are already used by more than 250 million users in 100 countries around the world. We strive to have 10 times as many.
We invest in social discovery technology startups around the world. Our portfolio of investments includes: Open AI, Flo, EVA AI, Patreon, Clubhouse, XOXO, Magnet, Woebot, Tubit, Trading View, BamBam, K-Health, and many others.
We are leaders in the global dating market. Among our products:
Dating.com - global dating platform
CupidMedia - global dating service
DilMil - leading app for South Asian expats
Our team of digital nomads works all over the world. We have assembled a team of professionals in high-load, mobile development, machine learning, data analysis and other progressive areas.
Your opportunities with SDGroup:
➔Join to work alongside other inspired and creative minds. We employ international professionals with a background in launching global products
➔Grow as an expert. We have a mentoring system and an internal IT community of professionals one can learn a lot.
➔Become a Digital Nomad. We believe that digital nomads are the real heroes of our time, ready to change the world and change themselves.
➔Create your own product. For more than 20 years we have been creating premium international online services in global dating, and within our own venture studio we are launching new projects in the entertainment, social games, and streaming segments. You will have the opportunity to create innovative products.
We are the refugee friendly company.
