Creative Director, Design - Communications Japan

Marketing Communications (Marcom) is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences.

The work of Marcom Japan includes Localization, Advertising, partner Retail Experience and Communications, Interactive/Digital, Video & Motion Graphics, and Direct. It is the organization that plans, localizes, conceptualizes and implements Apple’s product and services communications.

We are looking for a Creative Director of Design to join the team!
The Creative Director of Design drives Apple's visual marketing communications in Japan as a key member of the Marcom team. This role involves building and leading a diverse team of design professionals (graphic, motion, interactive, and production) to create impactful work for Apple customers throughout Japan. The Creative Director of Design fosters strong relationships with global creative teams in London and Cupertino, acting as a vital bridge to ensure brand consistency while championing the unique needs of the Japanese market. This position requires a proactive leader who embraces challenges, adapts to evolving regional needs, and can effectively balance creative origination with process development.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>A Creative Leader with 10+ years of Industry experience in Design/Digital agencies or in-house marketing communications departments
Experience in leading and mentoring designers and art directors through creative development
Portfolio showcasing design principles, animation, art direction, typography, and visual communication
Excellent written and spoken English skills for effective communication with international stakeholders
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>Understanding of digital, retail and channel communications in Japan
Outstanding conceptual design with strong art direction sensibility and scalable design principles
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey high-level concepts and business strategy to individuals and large groups
Comfortable with ambiguous problems and proactively looks for ways to develop a clear direction
In-depth knowledge of the creative process, including staffing, communication, and feedback
Attention to detail
Strategic and execution-level work within a matrix-ed organization
A focused and resilient approach, with a talent for building positive relationships and working effectively across a cross-functional team
Understanding of different perspectives and cultures, with ability to contribute to a work climate valuing and supporting differences