Head of Creative Services & Production (CS&P), Marketing Communications - Japan

Marketing Communications (Marcom) is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all media and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences

. The Creative Services and Production (CS&P) team is made up of specialists across Creative Resource Management, Project Management and Production for print, digital and motion. The team are responsible for the planning, resourcing and management of the creative process, along with the production and delivery to the approved creative intent.

Description

The Head of CS&P leads the individuals and teams that ensure the project work is planned, resourced and executed to the highest quality within the required timeframes and budgets.

In this role, you will be accountable for the oversight and leadership of, or deeper engagement in, the categories of work and responsibilities across creative Resourcing and Capacity Management, Creative Services, Production Expertise, Financial & Production Operations Strategy, and Global Integration & Alignment.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of 10+ years relevant experience working in Creative Services/Production within a creative agency or in-house marketing production environment
A demonstrated track record of supporting a department that includes various Creative Services and/or Production functions (eg Project Management, Image Production, Motion Production) with hands-on experience of making the work
Experience leading and developing a team
Fluent in both Japanese and English

Preferred Qualifications

Passionate about creating structure and process that support the development of amazing work in a creative environment
Effective and productive, willing to work to the smallest details
Enthusiastic self starter, energetic, quick learner with a can-do mindset, ability to problem solve and req-prioritize, resourceful and adaptable to change
Bachelor’s degree
Highly demonstrated project management skills including stakeholder and process management, scope and budget planning and tracking
International travel will be required