Creative Manager

Job Description

Fender Music Corporation is seeking a Creative Manager for our Tokyo office. Our brand mission is to accompany each player at every stage with products and brand experiences that fuel the pursuit of musical expression. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the video ideation, strategy, planning, production, editing and publishing processes
• Drive demand for product and build/sustain community engagement over time
• Work with high-profile artists and influencers – understand how to mine artists and influencers for insights that inform creative
• Work across critical areas of traditional and new interactive design, including web, mobile, UX, animation, social, video and rich media experiences
• Provide unique design insights and solutions in collaboration with internal clients
• Oversee best practices in visual style and brand consistent messaging
• Manage budgets, vendors, a team member, timelines and projects while collaborating across departments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Business Knowledge, Skill Requirements, and Desired Attributes

• Working knowledge of modern design fundamentals and application across all consumer touchpoints
• Comfortable delivering internal and external creative marketing presentations and concepts to multiple constituents
• Must be comfortable working within an inter-dependent, collaborative environment where creativity and insights can (and will) come from anywhere within the company, and fresh ideas and concepts are encouraged on a daily basis
• Drive in the delivery of all aspects of a campaign in order to ensure excellent execution is achieved
• Technically savvy, including rich media, use of graphic, video editing and other software tools (i.g. Adobe CS: Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, Sketch)
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a passion for innovation, creativity and perfection
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Conversant in current technologies and an active appetite to learn about new things

Education and/or Certifications and/or Training

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Minimum Professional Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience, for respected international brand or creative agencies
• 5 years proven experience creating and delivering concepts that create demand, build brands and drive engagement

About the Company

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

Fender Music Corporation was founded in April 2015 as FMIC's Japan subsidiary and headquarters for the Asia Pacific region. Based in Tokyo, Fender Music Corporation is responsible for product sales, quality control, customer support, promotion, and the overall marketing of FMIC brands. It also develops and markets original Fender products in Japan and provides a variety of businesses and services to meet the needs of all players at home and abroad.