Zooom is a dynamic full-service communications agency, distinguished by its innovative approaches, creative expertise, and global presence. With offices in Salzburg, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, we create brand experiences and communication solutions for leading companies such as Red Bull, Panasonic, Yodobashi, and many more across Japan and international markets.

Our expertise? Adventure sports, imaging, renewable energy, culinary delights, dream destinations, and everything that makes people fit, inspired, and beautiful. Combining European design discipline with the creativity and cultural insight of Asia, we develop ideas that connect brands with audiences around the world.

Zooom Japan is looking for a hands-on Art Director to join our Tokyo studio and create bold visual experiences for Japanese and international brands across adventure, imaging, travel, technology, lifestyle, and beyond.

You will lead the creative vision and visual development of brand communication projects from concept through delivery, guiding teams and shaping design solutions that support brand objectives.

You will develop creative concepts, visual directions, campaigns, and design systems across digital, print, social media, retail, film, events, and other marketing touchpoints. Acting as a creative leader and mentor, you will collaborate closely with designers, project managers, clients, and external partners to transform strategic ideas into compelling visual experiences.

The role requires strong design judgment, strategic thinking, bilingual communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously in an international agency environment.

• Develop and lead creative concepts, visual directions, mood boards, campaign ideas, and design systems
• Translate brand strategies into clear, engaging, and effective visual communication
• Lead creative development for brand campaigns, product launches, social media content, presentations, visual identities, and marketing materials
• Guide designers and creative team members through feedback, direction, and quality control
• Review and refine layouts, designs, storyboards, presentations, and final deliverables
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand identity, project objectives, target audiences, and market context
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to define creative scope, timelines, deliverables, and production requirements
• Oversee creative execution from initial concept development through final delivery
• Present creative concepts and strategic thinking clearly in client meetings, workshops, pitches, and presentations
• Stay current with design trends, cultural insights, emerging technologies, and AI-supported creative workflows

• 6+ years of relevant experience in art direction, creative direction, branding, design, or a related creative field
• Fluent in Japanese and English, with the ability to communicate effectively across cultures and departments
• A strong portfolio of recent creative work demonstrating experience in art direction, branding, campaigns, and visual communication
• Strong understanding of branding, visual systems, digital communication, and marketing design
• Ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously in a fast-paced international environment
• Proven experience leading creative projects, campaigns, and brand communication initiatives
• Professional-level experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant creative tools
• Professional-level experience with AI tools and their application in creative workflows

• Business-level Japanese (BJT J1 or J1+ or native)
• Proficiency in English (minimum TOEIC 850)

• Full-time position with office attendance required. Hybrid models are negotiable.
• Mild business travel may be required.
• English-speaking, international environment with over 8 nationalities.
• New design office with latest technology in walking distance to Harajuku
• Salary: Negotiable based on ability, experience, and internal regulations. Please include your salary expectations.
• Commuting costs compensation.
• 20 days paid vacation + New Year holidays.

• Please attach your portfolio with recent works to your application.

If you’re ready to make an impact and join a team that values excellence and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!