Role Summary:
We are looking for a creative and driven individualwith a passion for brand and design. As our Brand and Design Manager, you'll lead brand design initiatives and orchestrate captivating brand activations, including influencer events. Collaborating with the rest of the marketing team, you'll craft engaging content and drive Organic Traffic and social media growth. If you're bursting with innovative ideas and eager to make waves in the hair & beauty industry, we want you on our team!
Main Role Responsibilities:
* Create and mood board concepts for NPD launches and / or brand activations monthly, working collaboratively with the Marketing team and the brand Founder/Creative Director.
* Taking and developing ideas from mood board to delivery, including shoot concepts, shot list, locations, models, props, schedules.
* Delivery – coordinating internal and external resources for events planning and delivery and overseeing quality of output, in terms of image selects, video and overall content.
* Event planning and delivery for brand activations, sourcing locations, schedule for the day, social media coverage and plans alongside the Social Media Executive.
* Lead the development of innovative and engaging packaging concepts for products, considering aesthetic appeal, brand guidelines, and practicality.
* Ensure essential information such as product details, logos, barcodes, and regulatory information is included in packaging designs.
* Working alongside the marketing team, providing design support when required.
* Select appropriate materials, colours, and finishes that align with the brand's identity and resonate with the target audience.
* Presenting concepts, visuals and ideas to the Sounder/Creative Director, Managing Director and NPD Manager, and clearly communicating the progress of development.
* Ensure that all design elements, typography, and imagery adhere to brand guidelines and industry best practices.
* Providing technical specifications and liaising with factories to ensure products are to a high quality.
* Work alongside the NPD team to deliver designs from creative concept to final product. This includes, but is not limited to packaging, care labels, accessories, and POS display.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
* Considering costs, upcoming trends, competitor analysis and functionality when approaching a new project.
* Quality checking all samples and production against artwork and specifications provided to the suppliers.
* Keep organised records of design files, revisions, and project-related communication.
Skills & qualifications
* Min 3 years’ experience in a brand and creative role
* Packaging design experience essential ideally within the Beauty sector
* Proven ability to deliver designs from creative concept to final product.
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
* Experience with cosmetic or electrical regulations and compliance is desired.
* Experience designing website banners, emails and social content is desired.
* A creative flair with a vision that has the ability to be reactive with current trends.
* An eye for great engaging content and an understanding of what our community would engage with
* A commercial awareness and ambition to strive for growth.
* An open mind and “think-out-of-the-box” attitude.
* Confidence to lead and be the forefront of brand activity.
* Confidence to develop, present and back your ideas to a group or team, yet finds feedback constructive to develop ideas further.
* Effective project management skills and the ability to work on different projects simultaneously.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to workwell under pressure.
* Must have right to work in the UK.
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000per annum DOE
Reports to: Head of Brand/ Marketing
Key Stakeholders: Head of Brand/ Marketing, Social Media Executive, NPD Manager, Founder and Creative Director, Influencer and Brand PR Executive, Content Executive.
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