Product Design & Development Director
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工作概要:
Product Design and Development Director
Overall Purpose of the Role
Lead product design and development across all brands for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), working with creative, category, franchise, and brand merchandising teams to ensure highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across licensing and Direct-to-retail (DTR) that build brand equity and meet financial targets.
Areas of Responsibility
Lead the execution of product design and development for softlines to deliver on business needs and strategic intent of category
With a focus on creativity and innovation, develop and deliver high quality, authentic storytelling products, which are scalable, and have longevity
Lead up-front trend point of view (POV) for softlines in partnership with creative, and brand merchandising
Identify future areas of growth (with approval of VP) in each franchise and across product categories
Work with licensees to lead development of consumer-centric product lines that are trend-right, deliver market-leading innovation, drive revenue and capture market share globally
Ensure that designs achieve great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid
Drive a product design strategy that ensures our products are market leaders that deliver on business strategies
Responsible for monitoring competitors, product innovations, and market dynamics to deliver trend-right product for each segment of the retail landscape
Direct product approvals that uphold the integrity of our franchises and deliver the highest price value
Work with licensees to design and approve market leading product lines for the franchises
Direct execution against seasonal concept and vision for categories in partnership with creative, merchandising, and sourcing teams
Partner with studio, content providers, global creative and marketing teams to bring our content and intellectual property (IP) to life properly and with a consistent brand point of view across the globe
Monitor and maintain quality in colour, material, function and form of all products
Obtain quality assurance (QA) approvals and re-design as needed to meet global TWDC quality standards
Lead overall management of agency, DTR and partner relationships
Regular review of systems and processes with the purpose of reducing administration and creating more creative time
Establish and manage high level EMEA product to market (PTM) calendar anchored in global PTM but with the relevant local nuance
Team Leadership and Management
Lead the team to build compelling stories through product design to drive brand vision and increase emotional connection with our consumers
Lead team through ambiguity and change – consistently engaging with, developing, and influencing teams effectively to a build strong collaborative environment
Drive conversation and activities with sourcing to develop and cost the line, building cross-functional relationships
Drive conversation with brand merchandising to create a product line in all activities, including key milestone meetings
Lead communication and collaboration with key franchise partners
Communicate to influence cross-functional partners to drive execution and remove roadblocks
Maintain a strong point of view on consumer and trend and ensure that this is effectively communicated across stakeholders and management
Lead through the team to build, develop and retain best-in-class design talent
Manages operating budget for each category to meet financial targets
Training and Professional Development
Operate with integrity, champion change and be a good ambassador for DCP and the wider Walt Disney Company
Operate as part of an effective and inclusive team by demonstrating an awareness of others; welcoming and valuing unique perspectives and ideas; offering support, sharing knowledge and best practices in order to contribute to overall departmental commitments
Take ownership of your professional development through regular career conversations with your line manager and utilising available resources such as D Learn, instructor-led courses and on the job learning
Proactively suggest ways to improve departmental performance and processes, leveraging technological tools where applicable
Build links with other TWDC functions to develop broader knowledge of the business
Promote and maintain an inclusive workplace, championing diversity and inclusion and make use of available resources to extend knowledge and best practice
Manage the training and development of all direct reports ensuring commitments are set, regularly reviewed and feedback given using the D Achieve philosophy, where applicable
Contribute to maintaining and enhancing the standard of training and development, encouraging participation so that everyone has the tools and resources to do their role effectively and efficiently
Areas of Accountability
Accountable to VP, Regional Merchandising & Product Design EMEA
Accountable for successful delivery of designs that achieve great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid
Accountable for effective partnership with studio, content providers, global creative and marketing teams to bring our content and IP to life properly and with a consistent brand point of view across the globe
Accountable for leading communication and collaboration with key franchise partners
Accountable for successful leadership and development of the team
Accountable for cultivating and maintaining productive relationships and collaborating across departments internally and externally
Accountable for managing defined operating budget for each category to meet financial targets
Accountable for helping to build compelling stories to drive brand vision which leads to an increased emotional connection with our consumers
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
Significant product development experience at leadership level
Experience in designing and developing softlines product that resonates with consumers both globally and locally across the world
Deep knowledge and understanding of licensing and experience working with multiple global and regional partners
Strong understanding and high level of interest of The Walt Disney Company consumer product portfolio
Experience working with large-scale, global retailers and partners to bring product designs to market for a variety of different consumer targets
Proven experience of working, and thriving, in a matrix organisation
Experience in multiple retail and distribution models within the global market
Proven experience of leading, developing, and managing the performance of a creative team
Proven experience of building effective relationships, leading and managing change and collaboration across departments
Skills Required
Leadership skills – skilled in leading through change and uncertainty
Skilled in building effective networks and influencing key stakeholders and achieving buy-in at all levels
Commitment to team engagement and development
Financial acumen
Ability to motivate and inspire a team and lead them towards a common goal
Demonstrable ability to lead a product design team in the creation of consumer-led items through the development cycle
Demonstrable ability to capitalise on market trends and consumer Zeitgeist to maximize value creation throughout the trend cycle
Demonstrable ability to create, leverage and scale innovation in consumer products
Strategic thinker with the ability to drive quality product design within financial Key Performance indicators (KPIs)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and engage with a diverse audience including but not limited to external partners and business owners, to bring product designs to life
Proven ability to think creatively to bring and infuse new ideas into product design and not be afraid to challenge the status quo
Demonstrable ability to lead the organisational and cultural change efforts needed to ensure new, innovative concepts, business practices, and technologies are fully adopted and integrated into the business
Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of local markets across EMEA
Computer literate including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe and other design packages
Additional Information
Flexibility for frequent UK, European or international travel may be required
Contribution to ad-hoc projects as the business requires
Flexible hours may be required to meet business needs
關於Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences 透過世界各地的主題公園、度假村、郵輪、獨特的度假體驗、產品等,將迪士尼故事和特許經營權的魔力帶入生活。迪士尼在旅遊業中大放異彩,在美國、歐洲和亞洲擁有六大度假勝地;一流的郵輪航線;廣受歡迎的度假擁有權計劃;以及屢獲殊榮的家庭探險導遊業務。此外,迪士尼的全球消費品業務還包括全球領先的授權業務、全球最大的兒童出版品牌、全球最大的跨平台遊戲授權商之一,以及遍佈全球和網絡的迪士尼商店。
關於 The Walt Disney Company:
Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司,是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業,其業務主要涉及三個範疇:Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初,只是一間卡通工作室,至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚,並昂然堅守傳承,繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落,深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務,僱員及演藝人員攜手協力,創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。
這個職位隸屬於 The Walt Disney Company Limited,其所屬的業務部門是 Disney Experiences。
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