Art Director - All-round, incl. Digital & Social Media

[Job Summary]

We are seeking an Art Director to plan and execute visual communication strategies, primarily for digital and social media platforms, at a creative agency. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cutting-edge digital trends and the unique characteristics of social media. You will be responsible for creating and directing innovative and engaging creative content that contributes to enhancing our clients' brand value.

[Main Responsibilities]

• Meeting with clients, understanding their needs, and analyzing their challenges
• Planning and executing visual strategies for digital advertising, social media content, websites, etc.
• Directing all aspects of creative development, including concept development, visual design, copywriting, and video production
• Collaborating with, directing, and ensuring quality control for external partners (designers, production companies, photographers, etc.)
• Researching, analyzing, and understanding the latest digital trends, social media trends, and design trends
• Measuring the effectiveness of creative output and proposing improvements based on analysis

[Qualifications]

• 3+ years of experience in art direction within the digital/social media field
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.) and experience using Figma
• Deep understanding of digital marketing and branding
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to take initiative
• Strong interest in and deep understanding of new technologies and trends
• Business-level English proficiency

Work Environment

Flextime

VOJ has flextime in order to achieve work-life balance, allowing employees to flexibly adjust their working hours on a monthly basis which enabling them to prioritize their work independently and build a work style that maximizes performance. This allows employees to prioritize their work independently and create a work style that maximizes their performance. *Core hours for the back office are 11:00-15:00.

Hybrid Work Styles

VOJ offers a hybrid work/life balance that allows you to work from home and in the office according to your work style.

(During work hours, you must be reachable at all times via email, phone, video conferencing, etc.)

Holidays

VOJ encourages to use of paid vacations.

We have a culture that encourages employees to refresh themselves on a regular basis, for example, by planning their vacation time so that they can take five consecutive days of paid leave twice a year.

Welfare

Holidays

2 days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

Year-end and New Year vacations

Annual paid leave

Personal and family care leave

Benefits and Welfare

Various types of social insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

Various training (WPP Leadership, Business, English, Wellness,

Digital, Social, External Training Assistance, etc.)

Relo Club

About Us

VML & Ogilvy Japan GK was established in April 2019 as a partnership between Geometry Global and The Ogilvy Group to enhance our offering to brands in Japan in support of their business ambitions and marketing objectives. We believe in the power of creativity to drive meaningful change that delivers positive business outcomes. Now more than ever the ability for an agency to flex and adapt to clients changing needs is vital in the application of communications, brand experience, commerce and technology. Our blend of global and local expertise and marketing capability is designed to meet the challenges of today while setting our clients up for success from tomorrow and beyond.VML & Ogilvy Japan GK is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WWPGY).