Senior Creative Design Manager

工作 ID 10107656 地點倫敦, 英国 有意工作的公司 Disney Experiences 日期已公佈 Dec. 11, 2024

申請

工作概要:

Overall Purpose of the Role

To lead a team of lead creatives and designers to develop design elements and art that extend the story of the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucas and 20CS brands for the EMEA DCP business. Utilizing key business strategies for each franchise, develop valuable, targeted art that articulates the direction defined through the consumer lens on a global scale.

Deliver on the vision and art direction as set by the Creative Director through creation of style guides, bespoke art and presentations for product development, pitching and executing with an eye towards innovation, market trends and relevancy for all consumer demos. In addition, drive the creation of bespoke assets for regional direct retail, key accounts and licensees.

This is a full-time role is based out of London office in Hammersmith, 4 days a week.

Areas of Responsibility

Support the Creative Director to develop and implement a clear vision and strategy for creative across EMEA
Develop, lead and oversee graphic design, style guides and portfolios for DCP EMEA on global co-brands, franchises and partnerships
Lead a creative team, from idea generation through to consumer trend-right, art direction and design for both licensed, Disney-owned products and operated businesses across EMEA
Conceive and implement regional and global creative concepts and guidelines
Lead a team that focuses on the creative deliverables for EMEA accounts and brands working closely with regional and global DCP counterparts
With an EMEA focus, support the global DCP creative teams, contributing to new product ideas, leading and participating in brainstorming sessions
Understand and implement consumer and design trends to create world-class creative solutions
Nurture an inclusive, dynamic creative culture that encourages calculated risk-taking and challenges the status quo to drive experiential retail design across the business
Embrace new software and tools within an evolving creative industry
Leverage ideas, assets and content across EMEA and globally whilst sharing best practices and driving efficiencies, making use of tools, resources and processes that enable team members to deliver their objectives
Efficiently produce engaging presentations to showcase creative ideation
Confidently present creative concepts on both formal and informal settings to senior stakeholders, both internal and externally
Champion creative, character and brand integrity at all stages whilst advocating for creative excellence

Training and Professional Development

Operate with integrity, champion change and be a good ambassador for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC)Operate as part of an effective and inclusive team by demonstrating an awareness of others; welcoming and valuing unique perspectives and ideas; offering support, sharing knowledge and best practices in order to contribute to overall departmental commitments
Take ownership of the team’s professional development through regular career conversations utilising available resources such as D Learn, instructor-led courses and on the job learning as well as embracing new software with self learning
Proactively suggest ways to improve departmental performance and processes, leveraging technological tools where applicable
Build relationships and links with other TWDC functions to develop broader knowledge of the business
Promote and maintain an inclusive workplace, championing diversity and inclusion and make use of available resources to extend knowledge and best practice
Manage the training and development of all direct reports ensuring commitments are set, regularly reviewed and feedback given using the D Achieve philosophy, where applicable
Contribute to maintaining and enhancing the standard of training and development, encouraging participation so that everyone has the tools and resources to do their role effectively and efficiently

Areas of Accountability

Accountable to the Creative Director
Accountable for developing, leading and overseeing graphic design, art, style guides and portfolios for DCP Global Creative Team, EMEA for brands, franchises and partnerships
Accountable for effective management of and leading a creative team to success, ensuring brand integrity is upheld and protected
Accountable for cultivating and maintaining productive relationships and collaborating across departments internally and externally to drive efficiencies and share best practices

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

Degree-level education in Art and Design or Fashion Design and/or equivalent work experience
Proven work experience in graphic design, art or merchandise design with extensive knowledge of graphic design and branding
Proven experience of building effective relationships and managing stakeholders within a large, multi-national, matrix organisation
Experience of working with global non-Disney brands in an international environment
Proven experience translating graphic IP into commercial product
Proven experience of managing and leading a creative team
Practical knowledge and experience of the consumer product lifecycle from concept to on-shelf

Skills Required

Ability to clearly communicate, present, and sell creative ideas both in formal and informal settings
Ability to direct and positively influence and inspire a team to work towards a common goal
Strategic and creative thinker with world-class design aesthetic
Ability to deliver high-end partner-facing presentations with confidence to external partners in high-pressure environments
Exceptional planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to drive fresh creative and distil diverse points of view and opinions
Resilient and adaptable with an ability to maintain perspective in an ever-changing landscape
High-level of graphic design skills and knowledge of how it translates to the product life-cycle
Results-oriented, keen to challenge status quo, introduce new business practices
Cultural sensitivity

Additional Information

Flexibility for occasional UK, European or international travel may be required
Contribution to ad-hoc projects as the business requires
Flexible hours may be required to meet business needs

The Perks

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

申請

關於Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences 透過世界各地的主題公園、度假村、郵輪、獨特的度假體驗、產品等，將迪士尼故事和特許經營權的魔力帶入生活。迪士尼在旅遊業中大放異彩，在美國、歐洲和亞洲擁有六大度假勝地；一流的郵輪航線；廣受歡迎的度假擁有權計劃；以及屢獲殊榮的家庭探險導遊業務。此外，迪士尼的全球消費品業務還包括全球領先的授權業務、全球最大的兒童出版品牌、全球最大的跨平台遊戲授權商之一，以及遍佈全球和網絡的迪士尼商店。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 The Walt Disney Company Limited，其所屬的業務部門是 Disney Experiences。

The Walt Disney Company Limited 是提供平等機會的僱主。考慮是否聘用求職者時，將不論其年齡、種族、膚色、宗教或信仰、性別、國籍、族裔或民族血統、性取向、變性、婚姻或同性伴侶狀況、殘疾或懷孕或生育狀況。Disney 培養商業文化，所有人的想法和決策都有助我們發展、創新、創造最好的故事，並與瞬息萬變的世界息息相關。

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