Naoka Watanabe

Naoka Watanabe is a seasoned professional in creative production and marketing, currently serving as the Senior Creative Production Manager at Niantic, Inc. since March 2024, where responsibilities include producing and directing marketing creatives across various channels. Prior to this role, Naoka held the position of Manager of APAC Creative Production at Liftoff Mobile, leading a team to deliver innovative content for top-tier clients in the region. Previous experience at Vungle involved managing creative projects and client relationships in the APAC market, developing tailored strategies, and producing ad creatives for leading mobile gaming apps. Naoka's career began at Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., where management of animation and computer graphics production was a key focus. Naoka holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Musashino Art University.