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Director, Brand Innovation Platform

Japan - Tokyo💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Lead brand and innovation strategies for assigned local brands or categories in Japan and Korea, translating global direction into locally relevant execution plans to drive consumer growth and revenue.

Role type

Director, Brand Strategy & Innovation

Builds

Locally relevant brand strategies, product roadmaps, and marketing activation plans for CPG brands in Japan and Korea

Domain

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Brand Management, Market Strategy

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic brand development, cross-functional leadership, financial analysis, new product development, stakeholder influence, portfolio budget management, market insights translation

Preferred skills

Master's degree, experience in Japan/Korea/Asian markets, innovation management

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Analytics Software, Data Mining, Syndicated Research

Responsibilities

Lead strategic brand development initiatives to broaden consumer appeal and drive growth; Recommend differentiated brand positioning and market priorities; Steward brand standards and adapt assets for local markets; Develop consumer insights into marketing strategies; Manage brand portfolio budgets and investment allocation; Lead cross-functional teams and coach talent; Generate scalable product and experience concepts; Translate business priorities into marketing briefs for agencies and internal teams

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution

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