Executive/Senior Executive, Creative & Brand Assurance (Japanese Speaking)

PACIFIC LICENSING STUDIO PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading licensing studio seeks an Executive/Senior Executive for Creative & Brand Assurance to manage brand compliance and facilitate strong licensee relationships. The ideal candidate will foster creativity in branding, product development, and advertising through strong skills in design tools and bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese.

Qualifications

• A University Degree/Diploma, preferably in design or arts.
• At least 3 years in licensing/advertising agency or related design field.
• Strong experience with graphics packages.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong working relationships with licensees.
• Conduct BA workshops and provide technical assistance to licensees.
• Support product development with innovative branding ideas.

Skills

Graphic Design

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Education

University Degree/Diploma in Design or Arts

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

3D Program

Job description

The Executive/Senior Executive, Creative & Brand Assurance (CBA) plays a pivotal role in working together with the Business Unit Heads to achieve the goals and objectives set by the Company. He/she will work towards the goals set in the creative strategy and direction by his/her Business Unit, and continue to establish excellent relationships with our clients.

Main Responsibilities

Brand Assurance and Creative

• Establish strong working relationships with licensee to facilitate Brand Assurance & Creative requests, issues, and needs.
• Work with all team members (licensing, sales, marketing) within the office and SEA daily.
• Fulfill BA & Creative functions for Principals/IPs as per brand guidelines.
• Support in all aspects of BA & Creative jobs.
• Assist in research and development of branding/style guide/creative projects OR working/providing 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.
• Support 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.
• Oversee maintenance & security of inventory, crosscheck controls & record keeping on dissemination of proprietary materials.
• Work on 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 3 years in licensing/advertising agency or related design field
• Strong experience with graphics packages (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
• Knowledge of After Effect & 3D Program are advantages
• Due to business requirements, ability to communicate/write fluently in English and Japanese is a must
• Takes Initiative, able to work both independently and as a good team worker, strong attention to detail and time management/organization skills