Senior Creative Insights Researcher (Japanese Speaker)
On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Conduct qualitative visual analysis of multi-format creative content to identify themes and determine content needs. Interpret proprietary search and sales data to anticipate directional shifts in customer interests. Create subject-area lightboxes in the content management system and archive industry tear sheets for internal analysis. Collaborate with Sales partners, marketing teams, and contributors to synthesize findings and present visual trend insights. Write thought-leadership pieces and develop customer-facing presentations on harnessing visual trends for brand storytelling. Support shoot planning by providing context on industry needs and prepare presentations to disseminate trends virtually or in-person. This fixed-term, one-year role requires fluent Japanese and English, four years of experience in advertising, research, or related fields, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
Required Qualifications
- Fluent Japanese and English speaker
- At least 4 years of experience in a related field (e.g., advertising/marketing, research, photography, video, etc.)
- Basic visual literacy with a broad understanding of photography as a medium, trends in popular culture (film, TV, music, art), global news, etc.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas to different audiences
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize and interpret large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data
- Proven ability to manage multiple distinct projects at the same time
- Positive, collaborative attitude with a passion for creative excellence
- Ability to balance being a key partner, who is empathic towards their peers and seeks consensus, with being a strong advocate and champion for data-driven decision making
- Experience thriving in a fast-moving, dynamic creative environment
- Proficiency in relevant software applications, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint (and/or Keynote) and Excel
Desired Qualifications
- Video/filmmaking knowledge
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