Product Development Associate

Contract duration: 12 -month contract with a possibility of extension

Client: A leading global entertainment company specialising in film, television, streaming and consumer products, with a diverse portfolio of world-renowned entertainment brands and franchises.

About the role:

Our client is looking for a creative and commercially minded Fashion professional to support key DTR Fashion retailers and help drive growth across the 365 Fashion Business.

The role will involve providing creative support through design briefs, point-of-view boards, mood boards, toolkits, competitive research and fashion graphics, helping licensees and retailers develop products that effectively represent Warner Bros. brands at retail. You will review designs and product submissions across Fashion and Home, ensuring that products featuring Warner Bros. properties comply with Consumer Products policies and are approved within the required contractual timelines.

You will also work closely with the Softlines Hub and the Creative and Product Development teams, keeping up to date with the competitive landscape and providing creative inspiration to key licensees. The role will include visiting retailer offices when required to provide onsite creative advice and support.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with DTR Softline’s Hub to achieve best results.
• Provide creative support tailored to company business needs through DTR briefs and point of view boards to inspire key fashion retailers.
• Provide concept CADS, design and product development support for key DTR fashion retailers where required.
• Reviews samples and designs to ensure all submissions meet the brand guidelines and legal requirements.
• Acts as the brand ambassador on all product submissions making decisions based on whether the product is in line with brand strategy, creative strategy, and product quality standards.
• Approves or rejects based on the creative standard and legal guidelines set.With knowledge of the manufacturing process and a knowledge of company policies and procedures and brand guidelines reviews and provides detailed comments on concept, pre-production, and final samples submitted by licensee\’s on items including product, packaging, marketing, point of sale.
• Maintains a one-on-one relationship with EMEA counterparts, as well Designers, PD, Commercial, Franchise Teams etc. to ensure understanding and a smooth working approval process.
• Drives creative, trend-driven product initiatives and newness that contribute directly to agreed KPIs, revenue targets and wider business goals, in close partnership with commercial counterparts.
• Minimum 3 years-experience in product development, design.
• Fashion and Home experience are a must.
• Design Degree or qualification preferred.
• Experience working with Highstreet fashion retailers preferred.
• PC Skills: Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel required. Working Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Illustrator and In-Design
• Must have the ability to absorb and respond quickly to given information.
• Must have the ability to learn the various guidelines relating to company Intellectual properties and distinguish different styles of art from others to accurately log and review submissions.
• Must have the ability to learn about art production and manufacturing processes in general.
• Must be detailed and have an artistic eye.
• Must have the ability to learn about handling digital and ai images.
• Must have good spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage and be able to accurately describe images in words and accurately record all verbiage in the database correctly.
• Must be able to sift through information and identify priorities.
• Must be able to interface professionally with key fashion retailers, buyers, departments, licensees, and all levels of management.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Must have the ability to acquire and work with knowledge of copyrights and trademarks for use in product approval.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnel, inside and outside of the company.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work effectively.

*Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

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