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Skills: Campaign Direction, Production Management, Concept Development, Content Creation, Photography Direction
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UX Designer, Customer Strategy Department - Platform Strategy Supervisory Department (CSD)
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Senior Designer - Marketing & Web Design Department, Golf Business
Tokyo, Japan · On-site
Senior$7.3B raised
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Full-time
Posted 28d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the direction and production of advertising campaigns and media tie-ups, managing approximately three projects per month. Develop innovative campaign concepts and create engaging, story-driven visual content while maintaining brand standards.
Requirements
Requires over 2 years of media industry experience with a strong ability to direct photography and video shoots. Candidates must be fluent in Japanese and possess strong project management and client negotiation skills.
Full job description
Founded in 2005, Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle. Through its network of editorial, creative, social, video, and experiential platforms, Hypebeast covers the intersections of fashion, art, design, music, technology, sports, and culture for a global audience. With operations across 12 markets, Hypebeast connects brands and communities through cultural storytelling, insight, and creative experiences.
\nResponsibilities:
Campaign Direction & Production
Lead the direction and production progress of advertising campaigns and media tie-ups. Manage approximately three projects per month smoothly.
Concept Development
Develop advertising campaign concepts based on client requirements.
Collaborate with the Brand Partnership team (Sales) to create concepts and ideas incorporating new digital trends and local/global events.
Project Execution
Work closely with stakeholders and project managers to ensure new, unique, non-derivative campaigns and projects.
Create stimulating, engaging content while exploring story-driven visuals.
Collaborate with the Hypebeast, Hypebae, and Hypemaker teams to maintain Hypebeast brand standards.
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in the media industry; advertising production experience working with advertisers and agencies is a plus.
Passion for writing, or commissioning others to write, exciting manuscripts.
Ability to create and clearly explain presentation materials for a general audience.
Skilled in directing photography and video shoots.
Commitment to producing high-quality content even under tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail; able to negotiate with clients, adjust ideas to their wishes, and clearly explain what is and isn't possible.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Fluent in Japanese (portfolio must be submitted in Japanese).
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills is a plus.
Experience with social media and up-to-date knowledge of online fashion and culture is preferred.
Founded in 2005 as a sneaker blog, Hypebeast is a global leading platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle.
Industry
Media Production
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Tsuen Wan District
LinkedIn followers
146,096
Founded in Hong Kong in 2005, Hypebeast is a global leading platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. For more than 15 years, we have been on a mission to share the most authentic aspect of culture around the globe.
Our business is comprised of three major divisions – Hypemedia, an umbrella of online editorial and social media platforms; Hypemaker, an in-house creative production agency; and HBX, an e-commerce platform and omnichannel shopping destination.
Offices: Tsuen Wan District, HK · New York, US · Beijing, CN · Tokyo, JP · Seoul, KR
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