Design Manager, APAC Creative

Disney is seeking a Design Manager for their APAC Creative team. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, you will collaborate within the APAC Creative team to develop strategic creative plans and style guides for APAC cross-franchises. You will define creative trends for each brand in partnership with the Product Development teams, contribute to the creation of design direction boards, and develop creative assets aligned with brand strategy. The role involves delivering storytelling visual assets in graphic designs, 3D concepts, and art-to-product designs for licensing and O&O product development. You will assist in the development of vision portfolios for brands and key initiatives, with a primary focus on Mickey & Friends, Classic, and Pixar franchises. Collaboration with global creative teams, offering APAC insights and creative solutions, is a key aspect of this role.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in the Entertainment or Visual Art Design or Product Design industry for Graphic design
• Ability to work independently on design projects
• Ability to identify and align creative trends with each brand's strategy and product development plans
• Solid expertise in graphic design for product development across multiple industries

Key Skills:

• Good presentation and communication skills
• Good understanding of product development
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth, multi-cultural environment
• Proficient in various presentational (Microsoft Office, Keynote, etc.) and professional design (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effect, etc.) software

This position offers the opportunity to work with Disney's world-renowned brands and contribute to the creation of engaging visual assets for the APAC region. The role requires a blend of creative talent, strategic thinking, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.