About Crunchyroll

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

About the role

We're looking for a Creative Director, Video to lead the storytelling of our video content, trailers, sizzles, promos, and short-form work that energize fans and bring anime to life. Reporting to our VP of Creative you'll shape how our content is experienced, from major series launches to social-first campaigns.

You'll guide the creative vision and execution of all video projects, working with editors, producers, motion designers, and external partners to ensure every piece is inventive, emotionally resonant, and true to the anime it represents.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead creation of trailers, promos, sizzles, and platform-first content.
Take concepts from pitch to final cut, translating campaigns into thoughtful, engaging stories.
Direct editors and production partners, review rough cuts, guide story arcs, and oversee sound, music, and titles.
Balance high-volume production with elevated creative quality.
Stay ahead of video, editing, and social trends.
Apply deep anime knowledge to deliver content that resonates emotionally, culturally, and with platform-native storytelling.
Partner with producers, designers, brand leads, and the Group Experience Creative Director for animation projects.
Maintain relationships with freelancers and vendors, promoting a collaborative, ego-free creative environment.

We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because you know modern video language, internet culture, and new trends, and you push boundaries while honoring the tone, aesthetic, and impact of the anime.

10+ years of experience in editorial or video creative roles, with 4+ years leading high-impact campaigns
You have a strong portfolio showcasing storytelling across trailers, sizzles, and short-form content
You have deep experience in creative editorial — from scripting and pacing to music and VO
You have excellent direction and communication skills, especially with editors and producers
You have led projects from concept through delivery across multiple workstreams
You have experience with audience behavior across digital and social platforms
You are familiar with anime, entertainment, streaming, pop culture, and youth/fandom-focused brands
You have an understanding of platform-specific trends in video and short-form content
You have experience balancing high-volume production with elevated creative quality
You are passionate about innovation and staying ahead of video, editing, and social trends
You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in film, media, or related creative field

About the Team

The Creative Services team at Crunchyroll is a passionate group of designers, writers, producers, and creative leaders who develop campaigns and experiences that bring anime to life. From trailers and brand storytelling to social content and events, we create work that celebrates the art of anime, honors its stories, and connects with fans around the world. We operate across regions, time zones, and formats — always with a shared goal of making anime feel as vibrant and emotionally powerful as it truly is.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Health Saving Account HSA program
Health care and dependent care FSA
401(k) plan, with employer match
Employer paid commuter benefit
Support program for new parents
Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.

Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA

$155,000 - $185,000 USD

About our Values

We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value

Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs

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