Creative Lead, JapanActive

The opportunity

We bring OpenAI’s brand to life around the world. As a multidisciplinary creative team, we design work that connects meaningfully with local cultures, from flagship global campaigns and international events to deeply localized moments.

What you'll do

  • Lead creative direction for brand campaigns, marketing, digital, content,: experiential, events, and partnerships in Japan, across consumer and B2B audiences

  • Translate global brand strategy and creative vision into culturally resonant: work for Japanese audiences, developing locally originated ideas alongside global campaign adaptations

  • Set and maintain a high bar for concept, craft, and storytelling across all: creative outputs, with close attention to Japanese language, typography, and visual expression

  • Partner closely with the International and U.S. Creative Studio, Japan: Marketing, and cross-functional partners to align on creative direction, systems, and brand standards

  • Guide and mentor designers, art directors, and creative partners working on: Japan, providing clear direction, feedback, and inspiration

  • Collaborate with Japan Marketing to turn audience insights and product: capabilities into clear, locally relevant ideas and stories

What they're looking for

  • Shape and evolve OpenAI’s visual systems and creative frameworks for Japan: while maintaining a consistent global brand
  • Select and co-lead agencies in Japan together with the Japan Marketing Lead,: aligning on agency partners, briefs and creative direction
  • Interpret strategy and briefs, identifying the core creative tension and: turning it into distinctive ideas that resonate in Japan
  • Act as a trusted creative partner to cross-functional stakeholders in Japan,: balancing ambition, cultural nuance, and brand responsibility