Vml & Ogilvy | Creative Director (open X), Japan

WPP

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
5+ years creative team management experience
10+ years advertising campaign production
Native japanese language proficiency required
The Creative Director serves as a pivotal leader responsible for inspiring teams to deliver brilliant creative products that meet business objectives and make brands famous

Job Summary

  • The Creative Director serves as a pivotal leader responsible for inspiring teams to deliver brilliant creative products that meet business objectives and make brands famous.
  • Candidates must possess native Japanese proficiency and demonstrate extensive experience in managing creative teams within agency or in-house settings.
  • The role requires deep immersion in client business challenges to ensure creative solutions are strategically aligned while fostering a culture of creativity and belonging.

Matching Summary

The Creative Director serves as a pivotal leader responsible for inspiring teams to deliver brilliant creative products that meet business objectives and make brands famous.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years creative team management experience
  • 10+ years advertising campaign production
  • Native Japanese language proficiency required
  • Strategic brief development and scrutiny
  • Integrated digital and video campaign execution

Nice-to-have

  • Conversational English or higher proficiency
  • Experience with WPP Open AI platforms
  • Proven track record of brand fame creation
  • Mentoring junior and mid-level talent
  • Hybrid work environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years managing creative teams
  • Minimum 10 years producing impactful campaigns
  • Native Japanese language skills mandatory
  • Experience with WPP AI policy compliance

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