Manager, Creative

Purpose of Role
The Audio Marketing Operations Department exists to drive profitable growth by translating deep understanding of short and long-term products and marcomm strategies across YCA and YCJ into scalable, high-impact marketing operations. Through execution and continuous improvement, the team designs and runs efficient operating models that balance speed and quality.

Key Accountabilities Include
* Ensure projects and assets deliver business impact
* Ensure achievement of department KGIs and KPIs
* Ensure the strategic direction of Audio aligned with YCJ
* Ensure a climate that attracts, engages, inspires, and develops team members

Primary Responsibilities Include
* Manage and coordinate creative projects with external marketing/ad agencies
* Manage and secondarily create in-house and agency creative assets: Video, Print, Web Design, E-mail, Interactive e-Learning
* Coordinate with YCJ marketing teams to ensure global asset alignment

Core Functional Competencies
* Accessibility: Design and develop websites and content that people with disabilities can use
* Business Acumen: Understand how the business works, including how YCA makes money and achieves goals
* Design: Create visual content to effectively share product and brand attributes with target audiences
* Project Management: Plans, organizes, and manages tasks and resources to bring about successful completion of a specific project
* Marketing Communication Integration: Integrate marketing communication campaigns across modes and channels

Core Behavioral Competencies
* Yamaha Way (Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment)
* Customer Focus
* Instills Trust
* Drives Results
* Manages Conflict
* Develops Talent
* Ensures Accountability

Qualifications
Ideal
* Experience working with external agencies
* Experience with multi-media, graphic design, production, and software
* Experience with SCORM
* Experience with Tridion and Magento, including the ability to update and publish pages safely
* Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
* Budget management
* Proficiency with MS Office Tools

Preferred
* 5+ years working with content creation: video, email, print, web, LMS and 3+ years working with external agencies
* Experience working for or with a Japanese organization
* Experience with CRM, ESP, and CDP tools for email campaigns
* Familiarity with SEO and WCAG best practices
* Familiarity with AI to enhance efficiency and scalability in operations
* Experience in similar roles within audio product categories for both consumer and professional markets
* Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
* People management

Compensation
* The hiring range for this position is $108,000 - $117,200 annually + bonus. This is the hiring range and does not include the value of benefits. The hiring range does not reflect total earning potential over time.
* Final offers within the posted compensation range are based on qualifications, skills and experience required for the role.

Here's What We'll Bring
* Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k with match AND automatic contributions
* Performance based bonus program
* Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons
* Gym and wellness reimbursement program
* Tobacco cessation reward program
* Free concerts from award winning artists
* Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions
* Employee product purchase program
* Flexible work options (including hybrid schedule)
* Casual dress
* Vacation, sick-time and personal floating holidays
* In-office events, for example -- Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Employee Singing Competitions, Spirit Week and other fun events
* Inclusive and passionate culture