In charge in product design and development process from artwork creative to finished product with focus on fashion and home categories.

Responsibilities :

• To work closely with licensees, category managers and Creative Directors in developing new product lines
• To involve in the approval process for in house approvals of licensees so as to ensure Disney’s standards are upheld.

• To give design advise/suggestions internally to category Managers and externally to existing and prospective licensees on quality concepts and designs for their product, so as to increase the revenue for the Company.
• To initiate and perform product line reviews, and new licensees’ induction meetings on a regular basis.
• To provide support in marketing program / tie-in promotions, artworks & special project assigned.
• To supervise and direct Local Content characters/design usage in products, print materials, advertising and promotional and retail projects.
• To build and add into existing library and manage the distribution of art resources, i.e. style guides, art portfolios and brand manuals received from head office
• To update and revise the manual for Category Managers and licensees on Disney character usage, brand knowledge and product approval procedures
• To recruit and train freelance character artists, designers well versed in Disney standards for referral to licensees
• To perform any and all other duties, as may from time to time be assigned from management team

Basic Qualifications :
Experience:

• 5+ years experience with relevant design work in fashion, accessories or home deco; preferably with international company.
• Bi-lingual English and Mandarin
• Strong product knowledge for softline products
• Frequent travel to Guangdong, or head office in Shanghai

Knowledge:

• Computer skills on PC, Macintosh, and any related tools, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
• Presentation Skills in Keynote or PowerPoint

Core Skills:

• Creativity and aesthetics in Fashion / graphic design
• Strong presentation skill to present ideas and concepts
• Excellent co-ordination and communication skills
• Product/market/trend research skills

Others:

• Team player + strong work ethics
• Business integrity + professional attitude
• Design sense + high taste level
• Initiative
• Committed to excellence
• Attention to detail
• A creative flair and be able to work in a highly innovative and dynamic environment

Required Education :

• University graduate in Fashion / Graphic Design
  

Additional Information :
It is a Contract Position