Associate Manager, Merchandise Creative Design at The Walt Disney Company

New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong SAR

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, MerchandisingIndustries

Bachelor's degree in design or related disciplines
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with excellent creative senses on Style Guide development and CWO for merchandise development
Strong leadership skills to lead and mentor design specialists to deliver quality on assigned projects and manage tight and aggressive product development timelines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders and stay abreast of/share best practices in merchandise creativity
Ability to identify, direct, and supervise external creative partners, including other teams and LOBs
Professional skills on Macintosh and PC computers with strong computer and hand sketching skills
Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator for creative support in daily workflow
Design portfolio is required

Support the creative design functions of the Merchandise team to guide the creative process, art pack development, and creative work order (CWO) under directions from the creative design manager
Develop creative concepts and ideas for product development; develop innovative and compelling ideas on projects that align with other Lines of Business (LOB); support creative team for ad hoc projects
Manage the creative process, including project planning and execution
Monitor external vendors to ensure quality execution and compliance with established guidelines and style guides per Disney standards
Problem-solve issues related to creative design, style guide development, work with Product Development team and partners on CWO creation, and support ad hoc projects
Manage creative process including project planning and execution; monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and meet deadlines
Stay updated on industry and merchandise trends and seek opportunities to enhance creative output and deliver exceptional design