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!
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 YouWe 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
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 CrunchyrollIn 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!
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At Crunchyroll, we deliver what anime fans love—anytime, anywhere.
With the world’s largest anime streaming library, we connect fans to the stories, characters, and creators they love. But Crunchyroll is more than just a destination to watch anime—it's a global ecosystem where anime lives and breathes beyond the screen.
From streaming and theatrical releases to merch, games, news, events, and music, we offer fans immersive experiences that celebrate anime culture in all its forms.
Headquartered in the U.S. with teams and reach across the globe, Crunchyroll is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan. This unique partnership gives us the power to scale globally while staying rooted in anime’s cultural origins, ensuring authenticity and access for fans everywhere.
We believe anime is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life. And we’re here to champion that passion every day.
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