Browse All Jobs

Art Director_Global company of sanitary products at Ogilvy Japan

Art Director for global sanitary products company in Tokyo.
Remote
Hybrid
On-Site
Japan
Undisclosed salary

VML & Ogilvy Japan is seeking an Art Director to join their cross-functional team in Tokyo. The Art Director will collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, and designers to develop innovative ideas and visuals. This role requires someone able to ensure quality output, provide clear direction, and contribute to idea development across digital, social, and activation platforms.

The Art Director will be responsible for driving campaign ideas, art direction, and copywriting, presenting these to clients while maintaining high-quality standards in all deliverables. The goal is to create impactful work that meets marketing objectives and solves challenges.

Responsibilities include:

  • Planning, creating, and delivering TVCMs and digital ads in collaboration with copywriters, designers, and external production teams.
  • Developing key visuals and directing photo shoots, storyboards, and animatics.
  • Creating and directing proposal materials.
  • Participating in brainstorming sessions and developing ideas for campaigns, promotions, and content.
  • Presenting to and communicating with clients.
  • Actively participating in international advertising awards submissions.

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of agency/production experience in a creative team (planning ad campaigns, etc.).
  • Experience in producing TVCMs/video ads.
  • Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in art direction and design in the advertising industry.
  • Graphic design experience with the ability to visually express creative ideas.
  • Experience developing advertising ideas for brands, products, and services targeting women.
  • Familiarity and knowledge of youth (Gen Z) culture, preferences, and trends.
  • Ability to take an integrated approach across channels in communication development.
  • Native-level Japanese and conversational-level English proficiency.
  • Positive attitude and ability to value teamwork.
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, PowerPoint, and ideally experience with Figma/GenAI for image generation.

The company offers:

  • Flextime work schedule.
  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Paid leave.
  • Various social insurances.
  • Defined contribution pension plan.
  • Various training programs.
Apply

Ogilvy Japan

Ogilvy Japan is a global marketing and advertising agency that enhances brand offerings in Japan. Established as a partnership to support business ambitions and marketing objectives, Ogilvy Japan leverages creativity to drive meaningful change and deliver positive business outcomes. The agency adapts to clients' evolving needs through communications, brand experience, commerce, and technology. Combining global and local expertise, Ogilvy Japan addresses current challenges and sets clients up for future success. They are part of WPP, a global leader in communications, experience, commerce and technology.