Global Design Associate (regio Londen, Engeland)
01-12-2011 (Mediavacature) Global Design Associatefor a multinational organization in England. Full-time, permanent job Ref. number: AR4802The organizationOur client’s home, health and personal care brands are sold in over 180 countries around the world. Its entrepreneurial and creative people drive its marketing, sales, research and development. They are also responsible for other international business activities, leading edge manufacturing and logistics in over 60 countries.The jobThe objective of the role is to support the Global Design Manager in building high quality and highly consistent Design shelf execution in line with brand equity. This will be achieved through integrating and managing Design practice in the creation and execution phase of all packaging / Device Design projects (re-launch, NPD/EPD). Working closely and supporting Global Design Mangers indirectly with the Category Marketing Teams, interacting with Global Lead Design Agencies and other external partners on projects.Responsibilities: Support Design Process: identifying Packaging Design Trends, support on assessment in the Design projects and Design agencies, repro and print vendors. Support Brand Design consistency audits, briefing and supervising Lead Design Agencies in NPD projects, controlling Design Guidelines for all Brands in line with the Design Strategy. Managing the development of stimuli (2d 3d) for all concept boards. RequirementsThe Global Design Associate has a Design related Master’s Degree (or equivalent), significant experience in Design/Project Management, Brand/Packaging Design Strategy, with experience of operating with, or in, a global FMCG/CPG environment. A strong background in Packaging Design project management and demonstrated experience in implementation of Brand Design Guidelines into packaging properties. Foundation understanding of Packaging and Printing technologies. Experienced with digital Brand asset management systems in a multi-Brand environment.The GDM has the ability to manage internal and external cross-functional projects with – art directors, Designers (2D and 3D), marketers, scientists, engineers and yield the best results towards the project objectives, while being firm and clear in making decisions. A project leader spirit that is positive, enthusiastic and dynamic. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Knowing the total Design Process at hand and knowing how to transform Design Packaging Concepts into high Quality and Consistent Properties. The business language is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in local languages advantageous. Flexible to travel, if required. Contact:Arjen Veen, Consultant SMSTel: 020 404 35 00email: arjen@sms-intermediair.nl
