Director of Studio & Creative Engagement

Crunchyroll, LLC • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Crunchyroll at the heart of anime creation. We're looking for Director of Studio & Creative Engagement who is fluent in business English and Japanese, with a good understanding of anime and a passion for building strong relationships with top studios and creative partners.
As our Director of Studio & Creative Engagement, you'll shape the future of anime by building and nurturing relationships with Japan's top studios and creative partners. Reporting to the VP of Content Strategy & Development, you'll lead our commissioning and co-production efforts — identifying projects, refining creative pitches, and helping bring beloved stories to life for fans worldwide.
You'll serve as the important bridge between our studio partners in Japan and company partners across Content, Strategy, and Production. You'll play a hands-on role in shaping the next generation of Crunchyroll Originals, ensuring that every project we champion reflects our passion for storytelling and our commitment to anime culture.
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) — Relocation assistance available

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in content development, creative production, or anime/IP evaluation.
• Deep familiarity with the Japanese anime production ecosystem, with direct experience collaborating with studios, creators, or production committees.
• Fluency in both Japanese and English, with an ability to conduct business in both languages.
• A proven ability to identify and shape compelling stories and IP.
• Exceptional organizational, skills and experience managing multiple creative projects in motion

Responsibilities

• Lead direct engagement with anime studios and production partners in Japan to identify projects.
• Refine creative proposals according to Crunchyroll's content strategy and global audience goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support greenlight decisions, pitch reviews, and ongoing communications throughout development.
• Maintain visibility into project pipelines and production progress, ensuring transparency and momentum across the organization.

Benefits

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health Saving Account HSA program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• Support program for new parents
• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed