Product Development Co-ordinator

الوصف الوظيفي
This is a contract role under Manpower Group - 6 months maternity cover (could be renewed)
Overall purpose of the role:
- Upgrade the product offer, tying in, aligning to and integrating the latest Fashion & Home trends.
- Plan, manage and execute the product development and approval process for Fashion & Home.
- Drive the Product Development process in the Region & support business development needs for Fashion & Home Categories.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Product planning, development & approval
- Drive all stages of the Product Development process from cad inception, concept, strike off, pre production, production and to distribution in an effective and timely manner.
- Develop ranges with the local licensees, monitor and supervise the different Product Development stages and control the final product.
- Watch over quality in line with Disney standards.
- Understand partners creative needs, processes and lead times and provide a creative brief whenever relevant.
- Establish strong, open and transparent relationshios with partners to be able to constantly improve their product portfolio and and offer.
- Permanently educate licensees to ensure understanding of all the available Disney tools (DMC, OPA, branding guidelines)
- Maintain an excellent knowledge of Disney, Marvel, Lucas (Star Wars) characters to advise relevant product opportunities.
- Understand local and global trends in Fashion & Home and apply this information to guide the Product Development process to develop relevant and compelling products.
- Provide local and regional Fashion & Home team with timely updates and Product Development and new initiatives.
Business development and support
- Understand the local business strategies and objectives to ensure Product Development is in line with the business expectations.
- Drive Product Development according to market positioning and marketing segmentation defined by Key Accounts Managers, pushing the licensees beyond their limit.
- Suggest new business opportunities based on gap analysis when looking at licensees developments.
- Propose new product ideas in line with Disney’s strategies and partner’s positioning and egmentation.
- Conduct store checks and dedicsate appropriate time to research on Medias (fashion trends, product ideas, concept proposal, franchise inspiration)
- Help partners to establish better product, franchise planning by providing all the necessary information.

Creative Asset Management
- List and store product samples, keep archives of products and creative assets.
- Communicate seasonal guides and relevant product initiatives.
- Maintain update to date presentations on product inspiration by franchise when needed.
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Accountable for timely servicing and feedback/approval of product development of partners.
- Provide seasonal pitches, franchise pitches and product updates.
- No budget responsibility
EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Fashion and Design or similar fashion related course.
- 5yrs experience in the fashion industry ideally in design.
- Experience working in a big company is a plus.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Ability to multi task within a small, fast paced and dynamic group.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of product manufacturing processes and print techniques in Fashion & Home.
- Good presentation skills to convery design ideas to partners.
- Organised and able to work under pressure.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to communicate design ideas via best practice, computers techniques.
- Good graphic design eye.
- Excellent command of english language.
- Skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop, Powerpoint/Keynote
- Understand the dynamics and challenges in a fast growing and mulitcultural environment.
المهارات
This is a contract role under Manpower Group - 6 months maternity cover (could be renewed) Overall purpose of the role: - Upgrade the product offer, tying in, aligning to and integrating the latest Fashion & Home trends. - Plan, manage and execute the product development and approval process for Fashion & Home. - Drive the Product Development process in the Region & support business development needs for Fashion & Home Categories. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Product planning, development & approval - Drive all stages of the Product Development process from cad inception, concept, strike off, pre production, production and to distribution in an effective and timely manner. - Develop ranges with the local licensees, monitor and supervise the different Product Development stages and control the final product. - Watch over quality in line with Disney standards. - Understand partners creative needs, processes and lead times and provide a creative brief whenever relevant. - Establish strong, open and transparent relationshios with partners to be able to constantly improve their product portfolio and and offer. - Permanently educate licensees to ensure understanding of all the available Disney tools (DMC, OPA, branding guidelines) - Maintain an excellent knowledge of Disney, Marvel, Lucas (Star Wars) characters to advise relevant product opportunities. - Understand local and global trends in Fashion & Home and apply this information to guide the Product Development process to develop relevant and compelling products. - Provide local and regional Fashion & Home team with timely updates and Product Development and new initiatives. Business development and support - Understand the local business strategies and objectives to ensure Product Development is in line with the business expectations. - Drive Product Development according to market positioning and marketing segmentation defined by Key Accounts Managers, pushing the licensees beyond their limit. - Suggest new business opportunities based on gap analysis when looking at licensees developments. - Propose new product ideas in line with Disney’s strategies and partner’s positioning and egmentation. - Conduct store checks and dedicsate appropriate time to research on Medias (fashion trends, product ideas, concept proposal, franchise inspiration) - Help partners to establish better product, franchise planning by providing all the necessary information. Creative Asset Management - List and store product samples, keep archives of products and creative assets. - Communicate seasonal guides and relevant product initiatives. - Maintain update to date presentations on product inspiration by franchise when needed. AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: - Accountable for timely servicing and feedback/approval of product development of partners. - Provide seasonal pitches, franchise pitches and product updates. - No budget responsibility EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Degree in Fashion and Design or similar fashion related course. - 5yrs experience in the fashion industry ideally in design. - Experience working in a big company is a plus. - Strong communication and relationship building skills. - Ability to multi task within a small, fast paced and dynamic group. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - Knowledge of product manufacturing processes and print techniques in Fashion & Home. - Good presentation skills to convery design ideas to partners. - Organised and able to work under pressure. - Good time management skills. - Ability to communicate design ideas via best practice, computers techniques. - Good graphic design eye. - Excellent command of english language. - Skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop, Powerpoint/Keynote - Understand the dynamics and challenges in a fast growing and mulitcultural environment.
تفاصيل الوظيفة
منطقة الوظيفة دبي, الإمارات العربية المتحدة
قطاع الشركة وكالات التوظيف
طبيعة عمل الشركة صاحب عمل (القطاع الخاص)
الدور الوظيفي الخدمات المساندة
نوع التوظيف عقود
الراتب الشهري غير محدد
عدد الوظائف الشاغرة غير محدد
المرشح المفضل
المستوى المهني متوسط الخبرة
منطقة الإقامة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

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