Lead Designer

Job Purpose : In charge in product design and development process from artwork creative to finished product with focus on Plush, Home and Fashion categories for The Disney Store APAC. Key Responsibilities : To work closely with Merchandising team and Sourcing team / factories in developing new product lines for The Disney Store online and offline.To involve in the approval process for in house approvals of vendors to ensure Disney’s standards are upheld.To give design advise/suggestions internally to Merchandising team and externally to existing and prospective product development team on quality concepts and designs for products, so as to increase the revenue for the store.To supervise and direct Local relevantcharacters/design usage in products, print materials, advertising and promotional and retail projects. To build and add into existing library and manage the distribution of art resources, i.e. style guides, art portfolios and brand manuals received from head officeTo recruit and train vendor designers well versed in Disney standards for referral to external partnersTo perform any and all other duties, as may from time to time be assigned from management team Working RelationshipsInternal – Merchandising team, Sourcing team, Creative Team, Film makers, cross LOB projects with other regional creative teams within North Asia. External –Potential / existing vendors and other business partners Outsourced creative house / design companies.Leading consumer product manufacturersRequirementsEducation:University graduate in Fashion / Graphic Design / 3D product design skills is a plusExperience:5+ years experience with relevant design work in Toys, home deco; preferably with international company.Bi-lingual English and MandarinStrong product knowledge for Hard-line productsKnowledge:Computer skills on PC, Macintosh, and any related tools, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop Presentation Skills in Keynote or PowerPointCore Skills:Creativity and aesthetics in 3D product design, fashion / graphic design, skills is a plus.Strong presentation skill to present ideas and conceptsExcellent co-ordination and communication skillsProduct/market/trend research skillsOthers:Team player + strong work ethicsBusiness integrity + professional attitudeDesign sense + high taste levelInitiativeCommitted to excellenceAttention to detailA creative flair and be able to work in a highly innovative and dynamic environment