Sr. Manager, Creative - Global Licensed Merchandise

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within the licensing and consumer products industry.
• Exceptional design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.
• Strong project management abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A strategic mindset with a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and brand positioning.
• Proven experience to manage studios (film, series or game) in the creation of product development
• Gaming experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Team management and experience coaching.
• Detailed understanding of the product development processes, production, and manufacturing.
• Lead the planning and development of style guides, creative assets, PD tools, and serving as the primary driver behind the creation process.
• Collaborate with external agencies to source talent and manage the execution of creative projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and objectives.
• Generate mock-ups, product applications, and mood boards that effectively communicate key trends and concepts to internal teams and external partners.
• Guide creative collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead all stages of product development across all categories for any licensing deal or collaborations.
• Undertake general design tasks to support Licensing team’s efforts, including but not limited to branding, packaging, promotional and marketing collateral trade show needs, and sales materials.