Associate Project Manager, APAC Creative Operation
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Creative Operations Associate Manager for Asia Pacific, to manage operational works across the creative outputs of the APAC Creative team. This role is based in Japan and will have a focus to support the Japan based Creative teams.
This role will partner closely with internal Creative teams, as well as cross functional teams including Product Design, Brand Commercialization, internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Lead operational support for Art and Design and across both Licensed and Owned and Operated channels in collaboration with each stakeholder.
- Coordinate with different stakeholders to consolidate final assets requests, and working closely with internal creative team & external design partners on artwork creation to ensure on-time delivery.
- Facilitate milestone meetings and conversations cross functions as needed.
- Lead Legal / BA / Trademark / Corporation Brand Management clearances on final assets.
- Distribution of Licensed and Disney Store assets and references to internal stakeholders across Japan and APAC.
- Manage communications with global studios under the directions of the Senior Manager.
Manage vendor registration / contract / payment / vendor pool tracking
About the Company
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with TWDC (Japan) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.