The Senior Manager, Regional Creative & Brand Assurance (CBA) plays a pivotal role in working together with the Partners, Business Unit Head, and CBA team to achieve the goals and objectives set by the Company. He/she will manage the creative strategy and direction across SEA and Greater China in his/her Business Unit, provide strong leadership support to the team, and continue to establish excellent relationships with our clients.
Main Responsibilities
Brand Assurance and Creative

• Lead and provide strategic direction the Business Unit’s CBA team across SEA and Greater China.
• Establish strong working relationships with licensee to facilitate Brand Assurance & Creative requests, issues, and needs.
• Oversee all aspects of BA & Creative jobs, and provide guidance/mentorship to team members
• Fulfill BA & Creative functions for Principals/IPs as per brand guidelines.
• Conduct research and development of branding/style guide/creative projects OR work on creative brief to design agency etc.

Brand Assurance/Licensee Management and Compliance (with regards to use of style guide & product development)

• Ensures high compliance achieve by licensees at each stage (concept, pre-prod to final).
• Ensures a timely communication flow of information from Principals to licensee and vice versa.
• Conduct BA workshops and technical assistance to licensees.
• Ensure that licensees optimize the use of each style guide/trend program.
• Work with sales and ensure that licensees optimize effort to develop/launch product per contract.

Product Development

• Possess sound knowledge of product development process, new technology, seasons, trends & colors.
• Arrange initial product development meetings with key licensees to discuss creative and innovative branding ideas/styling/applications where appropriate.

Creative Projects

• Support sales personnel with appropriate product/premium concept for pitching purpose.
• Supports licensees with product concepts or final artwork.
• Conceptualize impactful Advertising & Marketing materials to support product launch, marketing or retail promotions, store openings etc.

Others

• Manage and disseminate all creative materials.
• Materials include style guides, trend programs, other creative materials, etc.
• Maintenance & security of inventory, crosscheck controls & record keeping on dissemination of proprietary materials.
• Ensure style guide program management – communicate with licensees regarding new and/or discontinued materials.

Job Requirements

• A University Degree/Diploma, preferably design or arts.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in licensing/advertising agency or related design field, with more than 3 years in a leadership position. Background and understanding of fashion/lifestyle categories and entertainment characters/brands preferred.
• Strong experience with graphics packages (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc.).
• Knowledge of After Effect & 3D Program are advantages.
• Able to communicate/write fluently in English.
• Strong leadership capabilities, able to provide support and guidance to team across the region.
• Pro-active, independent, meticulous, and strong time management/organization skills.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $5,500.00 per month
Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Singapore 079903