Guided by the belief that “windows represent civilization and culture,” the Window Research Institute seeks to collect and disseminate a wide range of knowledge and ideas related to windows and architecture, to aid research, and to support and organize cultural projects. Going forward, the Window Research Institute plans to create a global foundation in Tokyo specializing in windows on par with the top architectural foundations in the world.

Responsibilities for the new position include:

Start a grant program for overseas foundations

Serve as the executive director of the Advisory Committee, chaired by Italian expert Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani, who will oversee the development of the foundation’s long-term roadmap

Manage foundation’s overseas publicity, website, social media, print media, etc.

Serve as project manager for overseas projects

Conduct market research on existing overseas funded research foundations

Manage PR for the Japan House projects (Sao Paulo, London, Hollywood)

Applicant should be a native speaker of English. Business level fluency in Japanese is required. The Foundation has a small staff, so being a team player willing to multitask is a must.

Window Research Institute website: https://madoken.jp/en/

If interested, please send a resume to jessicacork@ykk-usa.com.