The Consumer Products division of Hasbro European Services provides services for the licensing business of Hasbro International Inc. (HII). We are currently recruiting for this position, based in Stockley Park, UK.
Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including DUNGEONS and DRAGONS, HASBRO GAMING, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, FURBY, PLAY:DOH and PEPPA PIG.
This Softlines Creative Manager : Direct to Retail translates commercial strategies into design solutions in line with Hasbro brand portfolio DNA across a spectrum of merchandise categories and consumer segments across our DTR portfolio
Specific Responsibilities/ Tasks:
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Designing for the Direct:To:Retail accounts across the Hasbro brand portfolio. Creating best in class graphic inspiration, product inspiration boards and pitches.
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Identify and share suitable graphic direction with departments on a frequent basis leaning into retailer trend direction and insights.
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Provide regular newsletters to share best practise and Hasbro updates.
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Build strong working partnerships internally (EMEA Creative and Product Development teams and commercial partners) and externally with DTR key buying and design contacts.
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Take ownership of and achieve key delivery dates and milestones, ensuring all projects are completed accurately against the commercial need.
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Manage key creative project work through external agencies and freelancers when required.
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Ensure all administration, filing and documentation of creative is achieved efficiently and that accurate records are kept.
Personal attributes:
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Proactive, positive, highly motivated and enthusiastic
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Team player who can work independently
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Attention to detail
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Good interpersonal skills with different departments and levels
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Highly collaborative and adaptable
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Awareness of regional differences and nuances between markets
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Passionate about graphic design and fast fashion
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Travel will be required
Technical competencies:
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Experience in the consumer products licensing industry and/or retail
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Strong commercial design awareness and ability to visualize ideas and interpret trends effectively throughout the creative development process
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Experience designing across different consumer profiles, age groups and product categories
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Strong Knowledge of the product development process including print and digital processes
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Proficient in Adobe Suite Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign
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Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Speaking Spanish language would be a benefit
Key Relationships:
Internal
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EurAsia Creative and Product Development
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Global Creative
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EurAsia CP Commercial team
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Regional Publishing
External
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Agencies/Freelancers
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Key Retail Customers (Buying and Design)
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