Job Description
1. Licensing Expertise: Possesses a solid understanding of the entertainment industry and Consumer Products businessManage and ensure brand excellence by making any necessary character revisions, infusing storytelling and providing property assets and toolkitsManage process flow and prioritize schedules based on 18-24 month product development calendarManage product approval meetingsManage approval functionalities on product approval system (Mediabox)Lead kick off meetings/calls with licenseesPrepare detailed recap notes from key meetings and share with Global teamProvides input to Category/business counterparts on licensor selection to ensure excellent product execution and delivery
2. Design Expertise and Innovation :Be the Design expert in assigned categories – execution, fabrications/materials, tech designsUnderstand licensee design & manufacturing capabilities to guide effective design and developmentDesign product solutions across entire Franchise and property roadmapPrepare all necessary components for design presentations & product review meeting preparationsProvide accurate design input and modifications(overlays) based on strong understanding of IP priorities, guidelines & assets through all stages of the product approval processDrive innovation by maintaining strong knowledge of retail landscape in ANZ/SEA market; monitor sales performance of key categories & programs
3. Design Strategy :Engages in wider UP&E discussions on the company’s vision and strategyPartners with Category to identify white space opportunities for growthUnderstands regional retail pricing structure for product and line architectureIdentifies new trends and innovation across multiple categories and propertiesCreate and build new ideas into marketable product lines for existing properties and new initiatives
4. Communication and Collaboration Understands and communicates strategically to team and partnersExcellent ability to communicate and collaborate with partnersRequired to communicate weekly with US Design leadsDevelops effective presentationsCoordinates with cross-functional partners on new projects and design development progressBuild successful working relationships with key partners including (but not limited to):Licensees & manufacturersCategory, Retail, and FranchiseStudios & filmmakers
Qualifications
5. Minimum 5-7 years experience within the licensing and manufacturing industry
6. Requires strong communication skills
7. Entertainment industry experience with license-based consumer product approvals
8. Knowledge of product manufacturing and process
9. Experience with 2D package and product preferred added to the requirements.
10. Ability to design from concept through final samples/production
11. Polished ability to verbally deliver presentations with full command of material, full command of the stage, and ability to steer discussion toward actionable conclusions
12. Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; comfortable with change; able to troubleshoot problems and act decisively
13. Able to advocate for Design recommendations with partners
14. Ability to prioritize work for self and associates
15. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization skills
16. Fully proficient with Photoshop & Illustrator. Ability to use InDesign, Keynote, Power Point, Word and Excel
17. Must be able to articulate clearly, and drive toward shared solutions with various internal partners and external licensee teams
18. Knowledge and understanding of product category dynamics and strategies
Education Requirements:
19. Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design, Toy Design, Illustration or comparable field of study
Additional Information
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