Manager, Creative

Yamaha Careers•Buena Park, CA

17h•$108,000 - $117,200

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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