Director of Studio

Director of Studio & Creative Engagement
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
As our Director of Studio & Creative Engagement , you’ll shape the future of anime by building and nurturing relationships with Japan’s top studios and creative partners. Reporting to the VP of Content Strategy & Development, you’ll lead our commissioning and co‑production efforts—identifying projects, refining creative pitches, and helping bring beloved stories to life for fans worldwide.
You’ll serve as the important bridge between our studio partners in Japan and company partners across Content, Strategy, and Production. You’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping the next generation of Crunchyroll Originals, ensuring that every project we champion reflects our passion for storytelling and our commitment to anime culture.
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) — Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates.
Lead direct engagement with anime studios and production partners in Japan to identify projects.
Refine creative proposals according to Crunchyroll’s content strategy and global audience goals.
Maintain visibility into project pipelines and production progress, ensuring transparency and momentum across the organization.
7+ years of experience in content development, creative production, or anime/IP evaluation.
~ Deep familiarity with the Japanese anime production ecosystem, with direct experience collaborating with studios, creators, or production committees.
~ Fluency in both Japanese and English, with an ability to conduct business in both languages.
~ Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing multiple creative projects in motion.

The Content Strategy & Development team defines what content powers Crunchyroll’s global growth and how to bring it to life. We blend creative vision with strategic insight, collaborating across teams and regions to ensure our anime slate excites fans, expands franchises, and celebrates creators.
If you’re passionate about storytelling, love building relationships across cultures, and want to help bring the next generation of anime to life, we’d love to hear from you.
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 Savings Account (HSA) program.
~ Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
~Curiosity – we are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
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. 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.