Manager, Publishing Creative

工作 ID 10121620 地點 Minato-ku, 日本 有意工作的公司 Disney Experiences 日期已公佈 May 15, 2025

申請

工作概要:

Purpose of the Role:

This creative role has been developed to support The Walt Disney Company Publishing team in Asia Pacific (APAC). This involves creating and reviewing branded content as well as working collaboratively with teams of artists, editors, and digital content developers to ensure all creatives properly align with Disney stories, sensitivities, and quality benchmarks.

An ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Disney brand, franchises, characters and character properties, and stories. Experience and expertise in digital illustration is needed, as well as an understanding of art and design and establishing contexts within a dynamic storytelling venue. Familiarity with Manga development is a plus. The candidate should be able to apply creative concepts to multiple franchises, while maintaining the unique brand of visual storytelling that Disney is known for.

The Creative Manager should have previous art direction experience. They will be working in a collaborative environment across different countries and will need to have a global mindset and be a strong advocate of our brands. We are looking for energetic and proactive self-starters with the ability to produce quality branded content. and have excellent communication skills.

Areas of Responsibility:

Generate innovative ideas and execute concepts that align with the brand vision and standards across various touchpoints, including print, digital, product, and educational materials.
Work closely with licensees, category managers and creative directors to convey creative guidelines, brand integrity and Disney quality. This could include developing new product lines, so as to increase the revenue for the company.
Supervise and direct local content and characters/design usage in print, digital, product, and educational materials, performing new licensees’ induction meetings on a regular basis.
Review local licensee product submissions, product line artwork and branded content within our online approval process system.
Manage the distribution of art resources, information and assets, i.e. style guides, art portfolios and brand manuals, between creative partners and external agencies.
Provide creative solutions and support to commercial teams for pitches and presentations.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and sales, to ensure that creative outputs meet business objectives.
Support the APAC Publishing Creative team with art/design requests and tasks.

Areas of Accountability:

This role will report to Senior Manager, APAC Creative Publishing, with dotted line reporting to the Global Art and Design team. Functional reporting into VP, APAC & MENA Publishing and Digital Experiences. They will have many touchpoints within the organization.

It is imperative that this person has strong art, design, creative and project management skills, and can deliver projects:

Within / on budget
To meet deadlines
Using good communication skills
To achieve creative excellence

Required Experiences and Professional Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Design, Graphics, Visual Arts/Communication, Advertising, or a related field.
Experience: 3 to 5+ years of extensive experience in art, illustration, design, graphic arts, or media. Ideally, candidates will have a creative background in publishing, advertising agencies, or home entertainment.
Portfolio: A strong design or digital portfolio showcasing creative work.
Software Proficiency: Expertise in industry-standard software (Macintosh OS, Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), as well as Microsoft PowerPoint and Keynote.
Multimedia Experience: Experience in multimedia storytelling is preferred.
3D Knowledge: Familiarity with 3D design concepts is advantageous.

Required Skills:

Creative Skills: Exceptional ability to develop and execute innovative ideas in graphic and/or video formats.
Illustration Skills: Possess illustration experience, with a foundation in drawing, color theory, and composition. Versatility in various illustration techniques and media is a plus.
Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a proactive approach to creativity.
Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and a strong passion for the Disney brand.
Project Management: Excellent project management and analytical skills, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
Design Knowledge: Broad design skill set and a strong understanding of trends, branding communications, and digital content creation, extending beyond social media platforms.
Team Collaboration: Strong team player with a positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile, including working extended hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
Agency Management: Experience in managing and directing external production agencies and creative collaborators on various projects.
Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Language skills: Strong English and Japanese skills

申請

關於Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences 透過世界各地的主題公園、度假村、郵輪、獨特的度假體驗、產品等，將迪士尼故事和特許經營權的魔力帶入生活。迪士尼在旅遊業中大放異彩，在美國、歐洲和亞洲擁有六大度假勝地；一流的郵輪航線；廣受歡迎的度假擁有權計劃；以及屢獲殊榮的家庭探險導遊業務。此外，迪士尼的全球消費品業務還包括全球領先的授權業務、全球最大的兒童出版品牌、全球最大的跨平台遊戲授權商之一，以及遍佈全球和網絡的迪士尼商店。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 TWDC (Japan) Ltd.，其所屬的業務部門是 Disney Experiences。

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