Art Director / Designer, Merchandise

The Art Director/Designer works on merchandise in Marui Group’s entertainment-content business, shaping products based on anime, music, games and other IP. Joining planning from an early stage, the role develops visual direction for product series, translating each IP’s world and fan characteristics into a consistent set of designs. The work also connects merchandise concepts with creative for events and promotions. Responsibilities include creating series logos, titles, motifs and key visuals; adapting and retouching character assets; and proposing how existing or newly commissioned illustrations can be used across products. The role reviews production data for quality, coordinates creative work with planners, production companies and related teams, and creates event and sales-promotion materials such as POP. Applicants need professional design experience using Illustrator or Photoshop, practical experience preparing print-ready data for printed materials or goods, and design experience in an IP business such as anime, games or music. They must be able to organize multiple products into a coherent series, design visuals using existing or newly drawn illustrations, work independently while collaborating with planners, and submit a portfolio.