About Crunchyroll

WE HELP EVERYONE BELONG. IT’S OUR PURPOSE.

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

About the role

• Assessing licensor art and completing market/consumer research
• Watch content to best understand the visuals and narrative
• Brainstorm packaging design ideas using hand sketches or design software
• Partner with the Production team to complete projects promptly
• Ensure packaging designs represent the anime and will be received well by fans
• Work with the Product Development team and Operations team to identify suitable and cost-effective materials and finishes for the product and packaging
• Handle creative revisions from multiple partners including the SCD, Product Development, Brand, and the licensor(s).
• Review and critique creative work for your direct reports
• Be a liaison between your team and the Creative Leads.
• Ensure your team is meeting the standard of excellence and best practices set by the Sr Director of Creative

In the role of Art Director, you will report to the Senior Director of Creative, Home Entertainment.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 5-10 years of proven packaging design experience
• 2-3 years of management experience
• Experience leading multiple creatives at a time
• Comfortable partnering with a team of Creative Leads to meet our goals and to improve the larger creative team
• Natural talent for design and a keen eye for detail
• Experience with market and consumer research
• Familiarity with packaging files, materials, and prepress processes
• Experience developing projects from concept through execution.
• Great with time management and juggling multiple projects.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent English skills
• Experience with entertainment licensors.
• Passion for anime is a huge plus.
• Bachelor's degree or Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree required

About the Team

The Home Entertainment Creative Team empowers fans to manage their anime through premium home video collections. We design and market collectibles on a global scale in close collaboration with Product Development, Sales, and Global Operations to elevate the Global Home Entertainment business. The team is composed of professionals in Production, Copywriting, and Design, with members based in North America, Australia/New Zealand, UK, France, and Germany. Our initiatives position us as consistent frontrunners in the industry, constantly pushing the envelope in our creative pursuits.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Take Time for You - Flexible Time Off, 6 Yasumi (Rest) paid days, Half-day Off Fridays during summertime, company Christmas vacation, flexible schedule, and hybrid working mode.
• Parental Leave - Eligible birthing parents will be paid for up to 22 weeks. Eligible non-birthing parents will be paid for up to 12 weeks.
• Retirement - Crunchyroll contributes to your private retirement plans.
• Home Office - Monthly allowance for home office expenses.
• Transportation - Option for company-paid public transportation ticket or bike.
• Find Balance - Urban Sports Club membership, counseling, and support through Talkspace and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Watch hard - Free premium access to Crunchyroll along with monthly discounts to the Crunchyroll store.
• Level Up - Prepaid Udemy account, English classes, professional development courses & conferences.
• Take the prize - Team member accomplishments are recognized through a discretionary Annual Bonus program, Referral Bonus program, and Anniversary Recognition Award.

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About our Values

We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value

• Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.

• Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

• Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

• Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

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