Vml & Ogilvy | Strategy Director / Senior Strategist, Japan
WPP
Tokyo, Japan
On-site
8-12 years strategy experience
Fmcg brand strategy expertise
Integrated communications design
This role sits at the intersection of business problem-solving, human insight, cultural relevance, and creative excellence
Job Summary
This role sits at the intersection of business problem-solving, human insight, cultural relevance, and creative excellence.
You will lead building brand platforms, creative strategy, and integrated communications design for ambitious multinational and Japan-headquartered brands.
The position requires translating global strategy into locally resonant brand direction while influencing senior client stakeholders like CMOs.
Matching Summary
This role sits at the intersection of business problem-solving, human insight, cultural relevance, and creative excellence.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8-12 years strategy experience
FMCG brand strategy expertise
Integrated communications design
Creative brief development
Senior client relationship management
Nice-to-have
Cultural insight and trend mapping
Cross-functional team leadership
Pitching and new business growth
Global and local market fluency
Data-driven strategic thinking
Key Requirements
8-12+ years in strategy or planning
Experience with FMCG brands
Track record with multinational clients
Proven ability to lead pitches
Fluency in Japanese language (implied by location)