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Job ID : 1566143 Date Updated : November 19th, 2025
Contract/Yokohama/Global Automotive

Art Director (Automotive) – Global Brand Creative Lead

Hiring Company Cornerstone Recruitment Japan
Location Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama-shi Nishi-ku
Job Type Temporary
Salary 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH Casual Clothing Minimal Overtime Flex Time

Job Description

Your Mission

Design and deliver powerful, integrated visual experiences that merge technology and emotion. From concept to final output, you’ll ensure world-class quality while inspiring your team and elevating the client’s brand.

What You’ll Do

  • Define visual strategy aligned with brand and campaign goals

  • Direct shoots & production: photo, video, CG, events, typography, layout

  • Create & review: key visuals, comps, and team outputs

  • Present confidently to clients and internal teams

  • Lead & mentor designers to elevate creative quality

  • Pitch new business: contribute innovative visual concepts

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Lead the entire visual identity for a top global automotive brand

  • Shape cutting-edge mobility experiences across film, digital, social, and events

  • Work across industries: exposure to food, cosmetics, retail projects

  • Lead & mentor a creative team, driving high-quality outputs

  • Collaborate with strategy, UX, production, PM, and account teams

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level (Amount Used: English usage about 75%)
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Who you are:

  • 5+ years as Art Director or Senior Designer in an agency or production company

  • Experience leading full visual projects from concept to delivery

  • Strong portfolio (URL or PDF)

  • Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

  • Client-facing presentation experience

  • Japanese: Native level

  • English: Able to read materials and handle simple email communication

Ideal Candidate

  • Visionary & Hands-On: Turn abstract ideas into compelling visuals

  • Leader & Mentor: Inspire teams and elevate output quality

  • Strategic Thinker: Solve client challenges with smart visual strategies

  • Detail-Oriented: Obsessed with brand consistency and quality

  • Collaborative Professional: Build strong relationships across teams

Job Location

  • Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama-shi Nishi-ku
  • Yokohama Line, Shin Yokohama Station

Work Conditions

Job Type Temporary
Salary 4 million yen ~ 5 million yen
Work Hours 8
Holidays Weekends and Holidays off
Job Division Marketing and Web Advertising
Industry Advertising, PR

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less) - International Company
Non-Japanese Ratio About half Japanese