Creative Production Lead

NIS America, Inc.•Santa Ana, CA

23h•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Creative Production & Design Lead is responsible for both hands-on design work and the management of external creative vendors. This role oversees the creation of key visual assets—including package design, game cover sheets, SNS banners, event booth graphics, merchandise, and others—while ensuring high-quality output through effective production coordination and vendor management. The ideal candidate combines strong design skills with the ability to manage timelines, communicate with external partners, and maintain consistent brand quality across all creative deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field; or 3-5 years of experience in graphic design, creative production, or related fields.
Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills across print, packaging, digital assets, and others
Native level Japanese (written and spoken).
Experience in business communication using Japanese.
Experience managing external creative vendors or freelancers.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Ability to balance hands-on design work with production coordination responsibilities.
Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with first-party platform holders (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo) or PC storefront partners.
Experience in gaming, entertainment, or consumer products.
Knowledge of print production processes and technical requirements.
Experience designing for events, trade shows, or large-format graphics.
Familiarity with merchandise production workflows.
Understanding of the concept of Gaming business in Gaming industry.
Understanding of video game concepts, terms, and gameplay (in particular RPGs).
Knowledge and history of RPGs .

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with external creative vendors, including HQ and affiliated companies.
Brief vendors on project requirements, timelines, brand guidelines, and deliverable expectations.
Review and provide feedback on outsourced creative work to ensure quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.
Coordinate schedules, approvals, and revisions to keep all outsourced projects on track.
Maintain smooth communication and evaluate vendor performance.
Design packaging, game cover sheets, key visuals, promotional materials, and others.
Develop visual concepts and layouts for event booths, signage, and on-site promotional displays.
Design merchandise aligned with brand and product direction.
Prepare production-ready files and ensure all assets meet technical specifications for print and digital use.
Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Marketing, Design) to understand creative needs and deliver effective solutions.
Oversee the full creative production pipeline from concept to final delivery.
Maintain asset organization, version control, and documentation for all creative files.
Align creative output with marketing campaigns, product launches, and event timelines.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on deadlines and business needs.
Ensure all creative deliverables meet internal quality standards and are delivered on time.
Conduct detailed reviews of both internal and outsourced creative assets.
Check for accuracy in layout, typography, localization, branding, and technical specifications.
Identify issues early and coordinate corrections with designers or vendors.
Maintain consistency across all visual materials and ensure adherence to brand guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.