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WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-ge...
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative
enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing
platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning,
attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
The Social Strategy Lead plays a senior leadership role across social strategy and intelligence within WPP Content Studio Japan.
This person helps shape how social is understood, planned, measured, and evolved across Content Studio clients, including BAT,
Nestle, and future WPP Japan clients.
This is not an executional planner role, but a leadership role for someone who can set direction, read culture, interpret platform
signals, guide strategy teams, and help clients understand what brands should do on social and why.
The role sits at the intersection of social strategy, culture, data, platform behavior, creator ecosystems, AI-enabled workflows,
and measurable business impact.
The Social Strategy Lead works closely with the Content Studio Lead, who owns business and account leadership. Together, they
ensure the studio delivers work that is strategically sharp, creatively strong, operationally realistic, and commercially
valuable.
What Success Looks Like
Key Responsibilities
1. Social Strategy Leadership
1. Social Intelligence, Culture, and Listening
1. Platform and Content Direction
behavior, and shareability.
1. Creator and Community Strategy
earned potential.
1. Measurement, Reporting, and PDCA
1. AI and WPP.open Enablement
reporting, and post-campaign learning.
1. Client and Stakeholder Leadership
1. Team Leadership and Standards
quality and collaboration.
across client teams.
strategist works from a shared understanding of social behavior, platform roles, audience insight, creator ecosystems, and
performance learning.
talent, and ensuring planners and strategists are proactive, culturally sharp, data-aware, and able to guide both clients and
creative teams with confidence.
What This Role Is Not
This person sets the social direction and ensures the studio acts intelligently.
Skills and Experience Required
Personal Attributes
Language Skills
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve
adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please
discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular
characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same
opportunities to progress in their careers.
PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. About the Role We’re looking for a Strategy Director to lead building brand platform, creative strategy, and integrated communications design for some of the most ambitious brands in the market — primarily across the FMCG category, working with both multinational clients and Japan-headquartered global brands. This role sits at the intersection of business problem-solving, human insight, cultural relevance, and creative excellence. You’ll be expected to turn messy business challenges into sharp strategic opportunities, unlock human truths that inspire standout creative work, and architect brand ecosystems that travel across channels, touchpoints, and markets. You won’t just write decks. You’ll shape brands, influence clients, sharpen the work, raise the bar for the agency, and help build ideas that can genuinely move culture, shift perception, and drive growth. What You’ll Do Lead Brand Strategy * Develop brand strategies that create meaningful differentiation and unlock growth. * Define or refine brand positioning, value proposition, brand architecture, and narrative territory. * Help clients navigate brand transformation, portfolio shifts, innovation pipelines, and relaunches. * Partner with clients on both long-term brand platform thinking and immediate commercial opportunities. * Translate global strategy into locally resonant brand direction, and vice versa. Drive Creative Strategy * Unearth insights, tensions, and cultural signals that fuel powerful creative platforms. * Write inspiring, brutally clear creative briefs that give teams a springboard, not a straitjacket. * Shape the strategic spine of campaigns, platforms, activations, launches, and content ecosystems. * Collaborate closely with creatives to push ideas from “interesting” to “inevitable.” * Interrogate the work and make it sharper, simpler, more relevant, and more effective. Design Integrated Communications * Architect holistic communication systems across Paid, Owned, Earned, Shared, Retail, Social, PR, Influencer, CRM, and Commerce. * Build communication strategies grounded in consumer journey thinking and channel role clarity. * Ensure brand building and demand generation work together — not against each other. * Connect upstream strategic thinking to downstream execution across every consumer touchpoint. * Help brands show up consistently, distinctively, and contextually across the full ecosystem. Bring Human, Cultural, and Commercial Insight * Decode consumer behavior, category dynamics, competitive landscapes, and shifting cultural contexts. * Leverage qualitative and quantitative research, social listening, desk research, trend mapping, and brand data. * Turn data into perspective, perspective into strategy, and strategy into work people actually care about. * Identify whitespace opportunities and growth territories across audiences, occasions, channels, and propositions. * Keep one eye on the market and the other on where culture is heading next. Lead Clients and Influence the Business * Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior client stakeholders, including brand leads, CMOs, and regional/global teams. * Lead strategic conversations with confidence, clarity, and authority. * Frame the problem, shape the opportunity, and sell the thinking. * Play a central role in pitches, new business opportunities, and agency growth. * Drive alignment across local, regional, and global stakeholders — often with competing agendas. Raise the Bar Internally * Lead, mentor, and inspire strategists at different levels. * Champion strategic rigor without killing creative possibility. * Elevate the quality of briefs, presentations, narratives, and thinking across the agency. * Collaborate seamlessly with creative, account, production, media, PR, social, and data teams. * Contribute to the agency’s intellectual capital, point of view, and strategic reputation in the market. What We’re Looking For Experience * 8–12+ years of experience in strategy / planning / brand consulting / creative agency planning / marketing strategy. * Strong track record in brand strategy, communications strategy, and creative development. * Meaningful experience working on FMCG brands and an understanding of the category’s pace, complexity, and commercial realities. * Experience working with multinational clients and/or Japan-origin global brands. * Comfortable operating across local, regional, and global business contexts. * Proven ability to lead senior client relationships and high-stakes strategic conversations. * Experience leading pitches, major proposals, or transformative strategy projects. Core Strategic Capabilities * Ability to identify the real problem behind the brief. * Strong brand thinking — positioning, architecture, proposition, portfolio logic. * Sharp creative strategy instincts and the ability to unlock inspiring creative springboards. * Deep understanding of integrated communications and channel orchestration. * Strong grasp of human insight development, audience definition, and behavioral understanding. * Ability to connect business ambition, brand ambition, and communications ambition into one clear strategic story. * Strong analytical skills, but equally strong intuition and judgment. Creative Agency DNA * You know the difference between a “solid strategy” and a strategy that makes creatives want to make something brilliant. * You can distill complexity into a sharp thought that unlocks the room. * You understand that effectiveness and originality are not opposing forces. * You’re fluent in the realities of making work — not just talking about it. * You know how to push for better work without becoming precious, vague, or academic. Leadership & Collaboration * Strong team leadership, coaching, and mentoring capability. * Skilled at cross-functional collaboration in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. * Confident presenter and persuasive storyteller. * Able to influence without relying on hierarchy. * Calm under pressure, comfortable with ambiguity, and energized by complexity. Language * Fluent Japanese and business-level English required. * Ability to lead discussions, present strategic recommendations, and write clearly in both languages is highly preferred. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. REPORTING LINE Chief Strategy Officer + Strategy Director 職務概要(MISSION) SNS、デジタルメディア、インフルエンサー施策を中心に、メディア・コンテンツ・オフラインを横断した統合コミュニケーションの企画・実行を担うポジションです。 ブランド戦略チーム、クリエイティブチーム、メディアチームと連携しながら、消費者インサイトやトレンドを踏まえたIMCプランニングを推進し、ブランドと消費者のエンゲージメント最大化を目指します。 戦略立案だけでなく、実行・改善まで主体的に推進できる方を求めています。 主な職務内容(RESPONSIBILITIES) * IMC(Integrated Marketing Communication)プランニング * メディア・SNS・オフラインを横断したコミュニケーション設計 * 各プラットフォーム特性を踏まえたデジタル施策の企画・実行 * SNS戦略立案、インフルエンサー/KOL施策の企画・ディレクション * 消費者インサイト・トレンド分析を踏まえたコミュニケーション戦略策定 * クリエイティブ/アカウント/メディアチームとの連携によるプロジェクト推進 * 市場変化やリアルタイム反応を踏まえたPDCA運用 アサイン予定(ASSIGNMENT) UNICHARM(50%) * Feminine Care * ブランドコミュニケーションプランニング * サブブランド対応(はだおもい、超熟睡 他) その他クライアント(50%) * 他クライアント案件へのConnection Planning支援 応募資格(REQUIREMENTS) 必須スキル・経験(MUST) デジタルマーケティング実務経験(5年以上) 以下いずれか、または複数領域での経験: * デジタルメディアプランニング * SNS戦略立案・運用 * コンテンツディレクション * インフルエンサーマーケティング * データ分析(Google Analytics、SNS分析ツール等) プロジェクト推進力 * 周囲を巻き込みながらプロジェクトを前進できる方 * 戦略だけでなく実行までやり切れる方 思考力 * 現実的なプランを描き、自らPDCAを回せる方 * 変化に柔軟に対応しながら改善を続けられる方 歓迎スキル・経験(WANT) * 広告会社・マーケティングエージェンシーでのストラテジックプランニング経験 * 最新プラットフォームやデジタルトレンドへの高い感度 * 定性・定量両面からの分析スキル * 英語環境に抵抗がない方、または英語を用いた業務経験 求める人物像(MINDSET) AGILE 完璧を求めて止まるのではなく、動きながら改善できる柔軟性 OWNERSHIP 自律的に考え、責任感を持って推進できる姿勢 CURIOSITY 新しいトレンドやテクノロジーを積極的に学び、周囲にも共有できる姿勢 COLLABORATION チームや関係者を巻き込みながら前向きに推進できるコミュニケーション力 REPORTING LINE Chief Strategy Officer + Strategy Director MISSION This role is responsible for planning and executing integrated communication initiatives across social media, digital media, content, and offline touchpoints, with a strong digital-first mindset. Working closely with Brand Strategy, Creative, and Media teams, the Connection Planner will develop IMC plans grounded in consumer insight and cultural trends to maximize brand engagement. We are looking for someone who can not only contribute strategically, but also drive execution and continuous optimization. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead IMC (Integrated Marketing Communication) planning * Design integrated communication journeys across media, social, and offline touchpoints * Plan and execute digital-first communication initiatives tailored to platform characteristics * Lead SNS strategy, influencer/KOL planning, and campaign direction * Develop communication strategies based on consumer insights and market trends * Collaborate with Creative, Account, and Media teams to drive projects forward * Operate and optimize campaigns through agile PDCA cycles based on market response and real-time performance ASSIGNMENT UNICHARM (50%) * Feminine Care * Brand communication planning * Support for sub-brands (Hadaomoi, Chojuku-sui, etc.) OTHER CLIENTS (50%) * Support Connection Planning initiatives across other client businesses REQUIREMENTS MUST HAVE 5+ YEARS OF DIGITAL MARKETING EXPERIENCE Experience in one or more of the following areas: * Digital media planning * SNS strategy and operations * Content direction * Influencer marketing * Data analysis (Google Analytics, social analytics tools, etc.) PROJECT LEADERSHIP * Ability to collaborate and drive projects forward across teams * Strong execution capability, not just strategic thinking THINKING STYLE * Able to develop realistic execution plans and continuously drive PDCA cycles * Comfortable adapting and optimizing in fast-changing environments NICE TO HAVE * Experience in strategic planning within an agency or marketing environment * Strong curiosity toward emerging platforms and digital trends * Analytical capability across both qualitative and quantitative insights * Comfortable working in English environments or prior experience using English professionally MINDSET AGILE Flexible and action-oriented, able to optimize while moving forward rather than waiting for perfection OWNERSHIP Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability CURIOSITY Actively learns new trends and technologies and shares knowledge with others COLLABORATION Able to positively influence and align cross-functional stakeholders #LI-DNP We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. We are looking for a Creative Director to lead creative strategy and execution for key clients across Beauty, Feminine Care, and Tech. This role requires strong conceptual leadership and excellent craft standards, with the ability to drive performance in social media and content ecosystems, alongside data- and AI-enabled marketing approaches. You will shape integrated campaigns from idea to delivery, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build trusted client relationships through clear storytelling and confident presentations in both Japanese and English. You will also bring a sharp understanding of consumer insight, particularly in categories where empathy and nuance materially improve creative relevance and effectiveness. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Lead the development and execution of creative strategies and concepts for clients across Beauty, Feminine Care, and Tech * Take ownership of creative leadership for a major Feminine Care business, leveraging strong TVC production experience and production control capability * Drive innovative ideation across PR, activation, digital, and commerce * Lead creative work across social media and content production, driving strong performance and creative effectiveness * Partner with strategy, data, media, and marketing platform teams to translate insights (including data/AI learnings) into effective creative solutions * Lead and develop the creative team in line with WPP’s vision for diverse leadership, coaching talent and raising creative standards * Own client presentations and workshops in Japanese and English, building strong, long-term relationships and confidence in creative leadership * Direct high-quality visual outputs, especially in Beauty, including key visuals and product cut work, ensuring craft excellence across deliverables WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE * Campaigns and content that are insight-led, culturally sharp, and commercially effective * Strong leadership across integrated workstreams (TVC, PR, activation, digital, commerce) * A creative team that feels energized, clear on direction, and consistently producing higher-quality work * Client trust built through clear rationale, strong presentation, and reliable delivery WHAT YOU'LL NEED * Experience in an agency or in-house creative organization at Lead / ACD / CD level * Strong creative leadership in Beauty and/or Feminine Care categories; Tech experience is a plus * Proven experience leading TVC production and managing production control (quality, timelines, stakeholders) * Ideation and execution experience across PR, activation, digital, and commerce * Deep understanding of social media and content production (not only campaign decks) * Strong interest in leveraging data and AI-enabled marketing platforms to build better creative solutions * Confident presentation capability in both languages * Business-level English (presentation capability required) * Native-level Japanese (presentation capability required) * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote/PowerPoint * Experience using generative AI for ideation and/or using AI agents in creative workflows is strongly preferred * Creative background may be copy-based or art-based; what matters most is the ability to deliver the outcomes described above WHO YOU ARE * You turn consumer insight into creative that feels true, modern, and effective, especially in categories where nuance matters * You embrace change and actively explore new creative approaches and technologies * You bring strong leadership energy: you motivate teams, raise the bar, and grow people * You collaborate smoothly across diverse teams and stakeholders in a global environment * You balance logical thinking with strong creative ideation: clear rationale and strong ideas ABOUT US VML & OGILVY JAPAN GK WAS ESTABLISHED IN APRIL 2019 AS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GEOMETRY GLOBAL AND THE OGILVY GROUP TO ENHANCE OUR OFFERING TO BRANDS IN JAPAN IN SUPPORT OF THEIR BUSINESS AMBITIONS AND MARKETING OBJECTIVES. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF CREATIVITY TO DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE THAT DELIVERS POSITIVE BUSINESS OUTCOMES. NOW MORE THAN EVER THE ABILITY FOR AN AGENCY TO FLEX AND ADAPT TO CLIENTS CHANGING NEEDS IS VITAL IN THE APPLICATION OF COMMUNICATIONS, BRAND EXPERIENCE, COMMERCE AND TECHNOLOGY. OUR BLEND OF GLOBAL AND LOCAL EXPERTISE AND MARKETING CAPABILITY IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF TODAY WHILE SETTING OUR CLIENTS UP FOR SUCCESS FROM TOMORROW AND BEYOND. VML & OGILVY JAPAN GK IS A WPP COMPANY (NASDAQ: WWPGY) #LI-DNP We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.