{"id":16330,"date":"2026-07-28T15:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T06:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careers.zen.group\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&p=16330"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T03:34:48","slug":"production-web-design-video","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/careers.zen.group\/en\/job\/production-web-design-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Production Director (Web design and Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why we are hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ZenStudio is a creative agency that continues to evolve every day. We are looking for someone who can act as a bridge between clients and creators; beyond simply managing projects, you will play an active role in shaping production workflows and team structures, helping us build a better organization together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As our project volume grows, we are seeking a professional to build our operations from the ground up\u2014supporting a team of sales staff, web designers, and video creators. Why not take the lead in creating the systems and driving the projects that empower our busy team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Duties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u25a0 Diverse Client Work<\/strong>
You will be involved from the upstream stages of projects, handling a wide range of tasks\u2014from client communication and requirements definition to production management.
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\u25a0 Project Command Center<\/strong>
Acting as the bridge between sales and production teams, you will manage workflows and build teams to bring the best creative solutions to life.
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\u25a0 Collaboration with Creative Professionals<\/strong>
You will work alongside a talented team of creators, fully committed to solving client challenges. We look forward to you eventually taking a leadership role across entire projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Who We Are Looking For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Must-Have Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Practical experience in corporate client communication, account management, or customer relationship management
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  • Professional experience in a creative industry, such as web, design, video production, advertising, or marketing
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  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and schedules simultaneously
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  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to learning new concepts and taking initiative
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  • Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English skills sufficient for effective internal communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Preferred Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Professional experience at a production company, advertising agency, creative agency, or similar environment
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    • Experience managing creative projects as a Director, Project Manager, or equivalent, including web production\/redesign, video, social media, branding, or related initiatives
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    • Experience developing client proposals, presenting solutions, and overseeing the quality of project deliverables
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    • Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, ClickUp, Jira, Backlog) and a basic understanding of CMS platforms such as WordPress
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    • Experience collaborating with multinational teams or contributing to international or cross-border projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Personality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Someone who can build trusting relationships with clients and internal team members, and who values \u200b\u200bteamwork and the improvement of the production environment.
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      • Someone who takes personal ownership of projects and embraces new challenges and changes with a positive attitude.
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      • Someone who can devise better solutions to challenges and help shape the production structure and culture of the growing ZenStudio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Why Join ZenStudio?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        1. Work with a Truly International Team
        <\/strong> Collaborate with approximately 20 professionals from 9 countries, working across 11 languages in a multicultural environment where Japanese and English are the primary languages for day-to-day communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2. Diverse Creative Projects<\/strong>
        <\/strong> Take on a wide variety of work, including web development, design, video production, photography, and social media, allowing you to expand your skills across multiple creative disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3. Global Impact<\/strong>
        <\/strong> Contribute to projects for both Japanese and international clients, creating content and campaigns that reach audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4. Bridge Creativity and Business<\/strong>
        <\/strong> Play a central role in connecting clients and creators, ensuring projects are delivered smoothly while transforming ideas into impactful creative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5. Help Shape a Growing Agency<\/strong>
        <\/strong> Join ZenStudio during an exciting stage of growth, where you’ll have the opportunity to improve production workflows, introduce new ideas, and help build the future of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        6. Grow Your Career<\/strong>
        <\/strong> As the organization expands, you’ll have opportunities to take on larger projects, develop leadership skills, and progress into team management roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        At ZenStudio, you’ll do more than manage projects\u2014you’ll help shape how an international creative agency grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Position<\/td>Production Director (Web design and Video)<\/td><\/tr>
        Department<\/td>ZenStudio Department
        (Section Manager\uff1a1\u3001Sales representatives\uff1a2\u3001Design Team\uff1a7\u3001Media Production Team\uff1a8)<\/td><\/tr>
        Contract Type<\/td>Permanent employee (full time)<\/td><\/tr>
        Positions Available<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
        Reason for hire<\/td>Staff expansion<\/td><\/tr>
        Working Hours<\/td>Standard working hours: 9:15 AM \u2013 6:15 PM (8 working hours \/ 1 hour break)

        Flextime available: Start work anytime between 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM, with up to 2 hours of break time per day.

        *Standard working hours apply during the initial training period (approx. 2 months).<\/td><\/tr>
        Work Location<\/td>Osaka Sakaisuji L Tower, 1 Chome-7-7 Kawaramachi, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
        *On-site<\/td><\/tr>
        Access<\/td>Osaka Metro Chuo Line Sakaisuji Honmachi Station 6 mins<\/td><\/tr>
        Salary<\/td>(Based on previous experience and ability)

        Bonus: Twice a year (June and December)
        Salary evaluation: Once a year
        3 Month probationary period (salary same as above)
        \u30fbIf the required period of employment is not met, the employee will not be eligible for their initial bonus.<\/td><\/tr>
        Other Allowances<\/td>\u30fbOvertime (paid by minute)
        \u30fbTransportation allowance (Up to \u00a530,000\/month)<\/td><\/tr>
        Days Off & Vacation Leave<\/td>\u30fb5-day workweek (Saturday & Sunday off)
        \u30fbNew Year holiday (4 days)
        \u30fbPaid leave (26 days in year 1)
        \u30fbCongratulatory and condolence leave
        \u30fbMaternity\/paternity leave
        \u30fbChild care leave
        \u30fbPersonal day leave

        *Work is required on national holidays, excluding the New Year holiday.
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        Benefits<\/td>\u30fbComplete social insurance
        (workers’ compensation, employment, health, welfare pension)
        \u30fbBusiness casual dress code
        \u30fbTraining system (job-specific, level-specific training)
        \u30fbJapanese\/English lessons
        \u30fbIn-house club activities (karaoke, day camp, etc.)
        \u30fbMonthly company events
        \u30fbFree tea and coffee<\/td><\/tr>
        Regarding Paid Vacation<\/td>26 days of paid leave are provided from the first year, with the number increasing annually.
        In 2025, the paid leave usage rate exceeded 80%.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        First Interview (45~60mins) \u2013 Hiring Team *online or in-person
        *Logic test (Logic test excluded for online interviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Second interview (45~60mins) \u2013 ZenStudio team *in-person
        <\/strong>*Travel Reimbursement up to \u00a527,000 available for applicants outside the Kansai region
        *Logic Test (Logic test if not completed during the first interview)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Third Interview (45~60mins) \u2013 HR Planning Team *online or in-person
        *Company culture test<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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