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We are looking for a Creative Director, with automotive experience, to lead a team and produce award-winning creative advertising at Publicis Japan.
This individual will be responsible for overseeing others, and leading large/complex projects and productions for multiple car brands, across all touchpoints in Japan. Looking for those who lead by example and love the work they do – people who inspire the best in others, foster an environment of trust and growth, and push themselves and their team to make the best work of their lives.
What you will do with us:
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Lead Creative Excellence: Using your exceptional skills in both Art and Copy to ideate, create and elevate the quality of the work. Produce award-winning, product-selling, jealousy-inducing advertising for each client.
Lead from the Frontlines: Make timely and decisive decisions, balance the needs of the team, and communicate them effectively to stakeholders. Provide clear direction and select/deliver compelling ideas. Delegate and clearly explain expected outcomes. See the bigger picture and lead us to success.
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Guidance and Support: Lead & develop teams (across departments). Transfer knowledge. Not a solitary star, but a mentor, guide and coach to others. Empowering the team, not micromanaging.
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Collaborate with Others: Fosters collaboration and communication between departments, breaking down silos and promoting a sense of shared responsibility for the agency's success.
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Build and Foster Relations: Lead proposals and work with others to maintain and expand business with brand-aligned plans. Be a trusted partner and ally with clients and agency-folk alike.
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Propel Agency Growth: Lead proposals and work with leadership to maintain and expand business with brand-aligned plans.
What you will bring:
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Knowledge and experience in automotive advertising
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Experience in creative leadership (as a CD or ACD prior)
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A portfolio of incredible and smart advertising, across all touchpoints (Film, TV, Print, OOH, Social, etc.)
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Comprehensive production experience, across all touchpoints
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Expertise in the latest programs, technologies, tools and trends.
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Productive and results-focused mindset
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English or Japanese language proficiency OK
