Manager, APAC Music Supervision

Responsibilities:Manage and grow music supervision presence across APAC, overseeing execution for music strategiesAct as a regional lead and day-to-day music partner to publishing teams across China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.Lead creative development and execution of original score, licensed music, and artist collaborations that reflect regional cultural context and player identity.Build, guide, and mentor a team of music supervision contributors (internal and external) in the region.Collaborate cross-functionally with audio, creative, marketing, and game teams to align music with campaign goals and player experience.Partner with project managers, team coordinators, and Business Affairs to ensure regional music workstreams align with operational standards for rights, budgeting, and production workflows.Track music KPIs in APAC markets and iterate on creative and partnership strategy based on performance insights.Cultivate and maintain a strong network of regional composers, artists, producers, and music agencies.Manage a small team of early career creatives, consultants and coordinators based in the APAC region, mentoring them both in the craft of music supervision and executive developmentRequired Qualifications:5+ years of experience in music supervision, music production, or A&R across games, entertainment, or media, with at least 1-2 years in a team leadership or people management capacity.Strong understanding of music and culture in East and Southeast Asia, and demonstrated ability to lead music strategy for culturally diverse audiences.Experience leading or mentoring other music professionals or cross-functional project teams.Familiarity with music licensing, rights negotiation, and working with legal/business affairs stakeholders.Track record of managing multiple music campaigns or initiatives simultaneously.Excellent communication and collaboration skills across creative, technical, and executive audiences.Fluent in English and Mandarin (verbal & written). Korean or Japanese is a strong plus.Familiarity with Western workplace tools such as Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Slack, DISCO, and Airtable.