Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end creative concepting, design, and branding strategy for integrated marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate with Account Servicing to support long-term business growth and translate market insights into creative solutions.
- Manage regional projects to ensure creative assets are adapted and localized for the Japanese market.
- Drive high-stakes sales pitches and present creative strategies to clients and stakeholders.
- Provide creative direction, management, and mentorship to internal design and creative teams.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver cross-border campaigns and optimize business outcomes.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Art Director, Creative Director, or equivalent senior leadership role in an agency or marketing environment.
- Demonstrable experience managing integrated marketing campaigns across packaging, digital, POSM, and online/offline ecosystems.
- Deep understanding of Japanese consumer behavior, cultural trends, and business practices.
- Track record of regional or multi-market working experience.
- Full professional fluency in English and Japanese, including presentation-grade proficiency.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for navigating client relationships and internal networks.
- Superior presentation skills with a history of success in commercial sales pitches.
Skills
- Creative leadership
- Branding strategy
- Integrated marketing
- Localization
- Business development
- Team management
- Stakeholder management
- Presentation skills
Experience Level
- Senior
