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[a.s.ist Inc.] Marketing Internship

Updated: February 25, 2026

a.s.ist is a University of Tokyo–born startup that deploys cutting-edge analytical techniques from academic research into industry, working on full automation across the entire span from manufacturing R&D to production.

This posting seeks a marketing intern to translate cutting-edge technology into forms that connect — to deliver it to the world. You'll work across website architecture, trade-show spatial design, recruiting branding, and sales collateral — shaping ideas in many domains.

If any of this piques your interest, let's start with a casual chat!

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Summary

  • Role Marketing Intern
  • Location Tokatsu Techno Plaza, 5-4-6 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba / remote available
  • Hours Flex time
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"I just want to hear more" is perfectly fine. Reach out via the form.

What a.s.ist Values

  • Exploring and building the best possible technology under real constraints
  • Going beyond "accuracy" to reason about "why that's true" — interpretability and explainability

Team Composition

All executives and full-time employees are current doctoral students at the University of Tokyo.

Research areas include data-driven science, Bayesian inference, mathematical optimization, active experimentation, mathematical neuroscience, machine learning, materials science, and condensed-matter physics.

Responsibilities

The mission of this role is to translate cutting-edge technology into "words that resonate" and "design that resonates."

  • Corporate website planning and copywriting
    Turn the appeal of our technology into language, and design page structures and user flows that shape the a.s.ist worldview. You can think about "who, what, and how to communicate," and design the entire narrative of the site.
  • Trade-show planning and exhibit design
    Plan booth design and exhibit content that moves visitors in real-world venues. A creative challenge in maximizing the value of our technology within limited space.
  • Recruiting design and branding
    Shape the first touch point for future teammates. Communicate a.s.ist's culture and vision through recruiting pages and collateral.
  • Ideas and design for sales and presentation materials
    Design materials that make advanced technology easy to grasp and memorable. Work on materials that drive client decisions.

Required / Preferred

Required

  • Fluent in Japanese
  • Residing in Japan

Preferred

  • Team collaboration experience
  • Knowledge of / interest in STEM fields
  • Marketing experience

Employment Conditions

Location

  • Tokatsu Techno Plaza, 5-4-6 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba / remote available

Hours

  • Flex time

Selection Process

  1. Casual interview
  2. Interview

FAQ

Q. Can I apply without marketing experience?

Yes. We value the willingness to learn and to turn ideas into form over past experience.

Q. Are specific design tool skills required?

No specific design-tool experience is required (Figma, Canva, Illustrator, etc.). What matters is thinking about "what and how to communicate." Tools can be learned on the job.

Q. Is remote work possible?

Yes. We balance on-site (Kashiwa-no-ha) and remote based on your work and preferences.

Q. What happens after I apply?

After reviewing your form, we'll schedule a casual interview.

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