Corporate Development Manager

[About StudioXID] 

ProtoPie is the easiest interactive prototyping tool for all digital products. Designers can turn their UI/UX design ideas into highly interactive prototypes for mobile, desktop, web, all the way to IoT and beyond. They can explore, validate, and test design solutions and ideas by creating very realistic, production-like prototypes without code and without the help of engineers.

ProtoPie is widely used by various companies all over the world across many industries, e.g., Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nintendo, BMW, Samsung, Tencent, Reddit, Bytedance, and Disney. Plus, ProtoPie won no.1 Advanced Prototyping tool in the UX Tools 2022 Design Tools Survey.

[About the role]

As a Corporate Development Manager, you will be a key member of a lean, high-impact team reporting directly to the CFO/COO. You will serve as a strategic architect and a thought partner to executive leadership, driving the company’s evolution toward a successful IPO. Your mission is to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and operational excellence while managing the company’s equity story for global investors.

[Responsibilities]

• Lead IPO journey: Orchestrate the end-to-end IPO roadmap, coordinating with external advisors (underwriters, legal, and accounting firms) to ensure market readiness
• Strategic Business Planning: Identify growth levers and define the key enablers required to scale the business to unicorn company; Develop annual business plans and monitor performance via sophisticated KPI frameworks, providing proactive problem-solving support
• Cross-functional strategic projects: Lead and orchestrate high-impact, cross-functional strategic projects to ensure organizational alignment and drive end-to-end execution of corporate-wide initiatives.
• Investor Relationship Management: Act as a primary point of contact for existing and potential investors (VCs), managing the cap table and communication flow
  

[Qualifications]

Must

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning and business management
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking
• In-depth understanding of corporate finance
• Full professional proficiency both in Korean and English (written and verbal)

Plus

• Experience in top-tier management consulting
• Direct experience in the SaaS industry with an understanding of SaaS-specific metrics (ARR, Churn, LTV/CAC)
• Experience in or a deep understanding of the IPO process, equity financing, or high-level investor relations

[How We Work]

Team ProtoPie Works with 5 Company Values

We respect everyone’s autonomy while taking responsibility for freedom and for judgment between right and wrong for the company.

We share information, communicate transparently, and build trust with our colleagues and customers.

We draw a line between personal and professional lives and work with high moral standards.

We respect each cultural trait and always consider the global market in work.

We collaborate with colleagues, help others actively, and respect others' professionalism and authority.

[Benefits and Welfare]

• For new joiners, we support KRW 1,000,000 for buying personal peripherals and items for better work efficiency.
• • Desk, Chair, Tablet PC, Mobile, Smartwatch, etc.

• We believe that members’ growth and happiness lead to the team’s growth. We support members in buying books and taking classes they want: language, instrument, anything you want to learn.

• We understand that our people can bring their best selves to work when they and their families are taken care of.
• • Medical check-ups, Gym, Physical activities, Vision care, Medical treatment(pets included)

• We support internet and mobile expenses to enrich our remote working environment.

• We support members’ life events both in joy and in sorrow.

We support members’ life events both in joy and in sorrow.

[Working Arrangements]

• Flexible working hours (generally from 10 AM to 7 PM KST).
• Full-time position (during the first 3 months—the probation period, the employee will receive 100% of their salary).
• Seoul HQ: 34, Bongeunsa-ro 16-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

[Hiring Process]

• Application > 1st Interview > 2nd Interviews > 3rd Interview > Final Offer
• 1st Interview Based on your CV and portfolio, you will be invited to a in-person 1st round interview.
• 2nd Interviews If you pass the screening interview, you will be invited to a in-person 2nd interview with executive.
• 3rd Interviews If you pass the 2nd interview, you will be invited to a final interview with the CEO via video call.
  
• Interviews may be completed within a day, depending on circumstances.
• The admission may be revoked in case of any false information.
• Should you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].