WBDJ - Photo Operations Specialist

The Photo Operations Specialist sits within the Photo Operations team (APAC) in Global Content Operations. The role supports the Photo Operations Manager in fulfilling pan-regional image requirements across direct-to-consumer products, digital media, publicity and marketing teams. It involves managing large volumes of image deliverables for Japan and APAC while working closely with internal and external cross-functional teams and vendors.

• Support the Photo Operations Manager in providing all image deliverables for Japan and APAC.
• Manage, coordinate and deliver large volumes of images for streaming services across Japan and APAC.
• Liaise with internal and external cross-functional teams as required.
• Engage and manage vendors to produce and localise creative artwork, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
• Review, quality control, track and manage deliveries for large volumes of detailed image requirements.
• Source assets from multiple internal and external channels, cataloguing, organising and maintaining local asset libraries in accordance with Digital Asset Management best practices.
• Work with global creative teams to receive, localise and distribute artwork across Japan and APAC, and create or localise key art based on available assets when required.

• Minimum five years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including large-scale and complex creative delivery projects.
• Strong knowledge of best practices across a variety of image formats, asset types and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication skills in English and native-level Japanese reading and writing ability.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Lightroom.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, strong time management skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while working independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience within an international company or creative agency environment.
• Experience with copyright and image licensing.