Creative Manager, IM SEA

Job ID: 10097972

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Business: The Walt Disney Company (APAC)

Date posted: Nov. 13, 2024

Job Summary:

This role is based in Singapore and responsible for Southeast Asia Markets: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam.

The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-To-Consumer and Studios is a global business segment with the mission of providing consumers around the world access to the content they want most, on the latest platforms, at a time of rapidly evolving consumer habits.

As a Creative Manager overseeing the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Studio Content for the entertainment business, you will play a pivotal role in fulfilling business objectives with strong understanding of Disney's entertainment industry, creativity, strategic thinking, and exceptional leadership skills to drive success in the DTC and exhibition landscape through design and visual communication that adhere to our brand vision and guidelines.

This role is responsible for producing best-in-class creative designs and experiences across all formats. We are looking for energetic and proactive self-starters with the ability to produce award-winning and innovative creatives.

Areas of Responsibility

• Strategic Planning and Execution:
  • Develop and implement creative plans to drive growth, audience engagement, and revenue generation within the Disney+ and Studio Content domains.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align creative objectives with marketing goals.
  • Oversee the creation, development, and curation of compelling and innovative creative solutions and campaigns for Disney entertainment brand and content.
  • Work closely with creative teams to ensure content meets Disney's brand standards, storytelling guidelines, and resonates with the target audience.
• Process Optimization:
  • Evaluate existing processes and workflows to identify opportunities for streamlining and enhancing efficiency within the Disney+ and studio content production pipeline.
  • Implement improvements and best practices to streamline production timelines and resource allocation.
• Cost Efficiency and Resource Management:
  • Strategically manage resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure optimal cost-efficiency while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize production costs without compromising on creativity or content quality from a regional perspective.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Foster collaboration and alignment among creative, production, marketing, franchise and digital teams to deliver cohesive and integrated creative across Disney+ and studio businesses.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of project objectives and progress.
• Innovation and Industry Trends:
  • Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to drive innovation and continuous improvement in content development and distribution.
• Leadership and Team Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of internal and external creative professionals, providing guidance and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, identify development opportunities, and nurture talent within the team.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Min 6-8 years of experience in creative marketing.
• Proven experience in creative management within the entertainment industry, specifically in streaming services and studio content.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, process optimization, and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Disney's brand, storytelling, and content creation standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving industry landscape.
• Passion for Disney entertainment and dedication to delivering exceptional experiences to our audience.

Skills

• Excellent collaborative skills
• Creative and innovative
• Enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and high personal creative standards
• Demonstrate a passion for strategic and creative problem-solving in order to develop compelling ideas that are on brand and meet business objectives.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Broad range of design skill sets with experienced knowledge in branding communications and content creation.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.