Design Director (Fabric Japan/ Korea)

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Designer Director u2013 Japan/ Korea Markets

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Do you have a keen eye for design and aesthetics If you like the chance to create the look and feel of some of our billion dollar brands, this is a role for you! P&G is looking for a highly creative and proactive design leader someone that is eager to take on challenges, introduce consumer inspiring fresh ideas, and implement innovative approaches!

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You will work both independently and collaboratively, manage a multi-talented team to deliver across multiple touch points including branding, packaging, and digital through partnerships with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Sales, and external agencies. Our in-house design team is involved in end to end range of worku2014 from package design and art direction, to digital design, including print execution production of key deliverables.

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Your Team

You will report to the Senior Design Director.

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What success looks like

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Drives cascade and execution of design strategies in team / organization helps frame strategies.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Build strong working relationships and drumbeats with Multi-functional team members.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Proactively identifies and leads developments of new ideas, techniques, procedures, services, or products.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Co-create and refine designs to adapt to the nuances and challenges of local markets, driving winning brand propositions

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Accomplishes results through managing & leading team allocates individuals as per business needs, strengths & aspirations.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Lead work with speed & flexibility in uncertain circumstances.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Pioneer-mindset and curiosity with the end-goal in mind.

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Job Responsibilities

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Represent design in matrix organisation to influence leadership team, ensuring designs are on brand, and are elevated and of high quality.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Lead and oversee multiple initiatives from design strategy to execution while fully articulating the local consumer needs and business context.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Develop in partnership with the internal and external teams to create consumer winning concepts across touchpoints based on campaign needs. Projects include (but not limited to) innovative package design, digital design, brand identity/ assets creation, photography etc.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Understand and translate consumers insights and business needs into consumer appealing design solutions

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Coach and mentor a team of designers and print production managers/ specialists to ensure high level of design quality and efficient workflow. At the same time growing teamu2019s capabilities.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Own and drive design prioritises of teamu2019s activities, including work processes, budgets, stewardship/ tools to deliver on design teamsu2019 agenda.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Lead assigned projects to ensure goals delivered are timely and on budget u2013 while maintaining strong communication with key partners along the way.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Minimum Bachelor degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a similar field

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 At least 10u201418 years agency/design studio/in-house experience in graphic design, art direction, digital design, and package design within the beauty industry.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Design leadership skills to represent design in key decisions making processes

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Experience leading a team and external agency partners.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 In touch with latest trends and culture.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Experience working on Japan market required

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Strong understanding in basic print production management

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Sophisticated, visual design aesthetic.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Proficient on Mac platform Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and 3-D drawing programs are a plus.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Unwavering attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Strong communication and storytelling skills, both verbal and written.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Ability to problem solve and mitigate challenges ahead of due dates.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Consistently deliver excellence in the work and encourage team members.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Strategic and thoughtful in approach to design and branding.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Strong project management and organization skills.

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Proficiency in Japanese language is preferred

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