Singapore, Singapore

Retail Creative Lead, APAC

Our client is the trusted marketing execution partner of the world’s leading brands.

They are currently seeking a high calibre, proactive retail creative lead to work with their client, to deliver exceptional customer service, strategic and executional leadership to the creative members of the Retail Marketing team.

The primary focus of this role is to lead a team, and collaborate with client stakeholders across APAC, EMEA & US to achieve a shared end goal. From conceptualisation to delivery and installation, you will competently guide the team and the client stakeholders through the end to end process of Retail POS/POP, merchandise and print production, encouraging positive collaboration throughout. Exceptional management skills & customer service will be essential, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.

This role is based in Singapore

Please contact Priya Bala or email your CV directly in word format with job reference no. Jo0000005300 to MalaysiaCareers@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

A thorough knowledge base & understanding of the specialisms of Retail Design, Technical Production (fixtures-design development), Production, Creative Production, and Results based management.
Mentor and encourage creative team members to foster a positive work environment
Shoulder the responsibility of the quality and completion of all work projects assigned to members of the creative team
Collaborate with Regional/Local teams to plan creative projects, define milestones, assign resources, assess risks, and help projects meet business objectives, deadlines and budget requirements.
Participate in and provide regular opportunities for professional development and growth to team
Report progress of projects at major stages of their conception, creation, and execution
Ensure designs and content reflect consistently and positively the brand image and company ideals
Work with internal and external strategic partners to create products using the most current industry best practices
Serve as a liaison between the marketing and creative team and between the creative team and individual clients
Anticipate problems that may impede a project from completing on time and implement solutions
Is comfortable analysing and interpreting financial data and produces accurate reports
Ability to deal with the ambiguity associated with working in a fast paced and changing environment
Manage projects through strategy alignment, briefing, design development and production in partnership with key partners (Go To Market, Design Manager and Production in particular)
Capable of setting individual and team objectives, monitoring and managing performance
Ability to understand current/changing business strategy and participate in delivering it
Can identify business issues and develop risk mitigation strategies
Assist team in taking briefs from the client, including full specification details and deadline dates
Provide technical input and advice on campaigns as required

Role requirements

5+ years of agency experience.
Experience leading and managing creative teams.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Solid knowledge of marketing, brand, and design principles and development.
Have in-depth knowledge of Retail/ Premiums/ POS/POP & Commercial and Digital print production cycle
Familiarity with a variety of software programs, such as Photoshop & InDesign
Knowledge of how to develop brand identities through multi-channel marketing
Good comfort level interacting with high-profile clients and industry professionals
Evidence of experience working in a high profile client facing role
Evidence of participation in ongoing professional development opportunities in the areas of design
Recent hands-on experience with applying design, copy, or web best practices
Professional business skills, such as negotiation, project management, and leadership
Talent in presenting information concisely and accurately, with keen attention to detail

Personality Profile

Be solutions focused, with a positive “can do” attitude
Shows Initiative and has the ability to see the bigger picture and think of new and better ways to achieve end goals
Be resilient and able to work to tight deadlines under pressure
Be a creative thinker with problem solving capability
Be a strong team player
Have excellent negotiation skills

Singapore, Singapore

Retail Creative Lead, APAC

Key responsibilities

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Retail Creative Lead, APAC

Singapore, Singapore

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