About the Company
Join a leading global communications company that helps clients create meaningful business impact through creativity, technology, data, media, strategy, and transformation. With an international network of talented professionals, the organization offers the scale and resources to develop ambitious ideas and deliver work that matters.
The culture is collaborative, inclusive, and focused on excellence. Employees are encouraged to share knowledge, challenge conventional thinking, and support one another’s growth. Flexible hybrid working, global learning opportunities, and access to international collaboration platforms provide an environment where talented professionals can expand their skills and careers while working with high-profile brands.
What the Job Entails
As Creative Director, you will lead teams and oversee complex, large-scale advertising projects across all touchpoints in Japan. Combining exceptional art and copy capabilities, you will develop big ideas, elevate creative quality, and deliver distinctive, effective campaigns that build client brands and drive business results.
You will make timely decisions, provide clear creative direction, delegate effectively, and communicate expectations to stakeholders. As a mentor and coach, you will develop talent, encourage ownership, and foster collaboration across departments.
The role also includes leading client proposals, presenting compelling concepts and rationales, and partnering with agency leadership to maintain and grow business. You will build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues while identifying new opportunities through an informed understanding of social conditions, business needs, media, and emerging trends.
Key Requirements
At least 15 years of experience in the advertising or creative industry, including leadership experience as a Creative Director or Associate Creative Director.
A strong portfolio spanning multiple touchpoints, including film, television, print, out-of-home, social, and other digital channels.
Proven ability to analyze marketing strategies, interpret data, and develop compelling big ideas.
Experience writing persuasive proposals and creative rationales, presenting to clients, and helping win new business.
Ability to develop integrated, 360-degree campaigns using diverse media and tactics.
A forward-thinking approach that identifies social trends, business opportunities, and emerging information trends beyond the immediate client brief.
Strong team leadership, mentoring, delegation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Demonstrated productivity and a results-focused mindset.
Practical knowledge and experience using artificial intelligence in creative work.
Experience in automotive advertising and Japanese-market transcreation is highly valued.
Professional English proficiency and native-level or N1 Japanese language ability are preferred.