Design Manager

<p><span style="color:#494949"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Company</span></b></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit">Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 230,000 hours of standout programming. Handling the distribution for content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, the division specialises in the exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to broadcasters worldwide.</span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit">Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across all platforms, Banijay Rights’ catalogue encompasses a host of top titles from Banijay’s 130&#43; in-house labels, and a number of third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.</span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit">Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best way. Its landmark brands include </span><i><span style="font-size:inherit">Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Love Triangle, Mr Bean </span></i><span style="font-size:inherit">and </span><i><span style="font-size:inherit">Black Mirror</span></i><span style="font-size:inherit">.</span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Reporting</span></b></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color:!important">Reporting to VP Design and VP Brand Management, or their nominated replacements.</p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Job Purpose</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color:#494949"><br /></span></p><p style="color:!important">To manage product design, product approvals and create marketing materials for Banijay Rights.</p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Responsibilities</span></b></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"> </span></span></p><ul><li>Assist with implementation of agreed design strategy for Banijay Rights, supporting VP Design and VP Brand Management</li><li>Manage the development and execution of licensed product ranges and experiences, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, market trends and commercial objectives</li><li>Manage the end-to-end product approvals process (via an approvals portal), working with licensees and internal teams to secure timely approvals</li><li>Serve as the key point of contact for licensees, managing product approvals and creative communications</li><li>Responsible for all product samples and product archive</li><li>Create high-quality product mock-ups, visuals and presentation materials to communicate feedback, support partner collaboration and showcase product opportunities</li><li>Manage and maintain the consumer products and experiences asset library, ensuring brand assets are organised, up to date, and easily accessible.</li><li>Drive creative thinking and innovation to enhance product concepts, consumer experiences, and commercial offerings</li><li>Develop and maintain brand guidelines, style guides and design assets, ensuring consistency across all licensed products and experiences</li><li>Provide design expertise and creative support for new business pitches, helping to secure licensing and commercial opportunities</li><li>Create sales &amp; marketing materials to support the brand commercial team including brand decks, pitch decks etc</li><li>Create marketing materials to promote Banijay Rights content (catalogues, e-shots, signature, banners, presentations, themed collections, portals)</li><li>Update Banijay Rights website with key marketing and brand licensing information</li><li>Other marketing duties as required</li></ul><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"> </span></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Knowledge and Skills Required</span></b></span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#494949"><span style="font-size:inherit"> </span></span></p><ul><li>Design background with a minimum of five years’ experience within television/brand licensing industries</li><li>Strong design skills and excellent attention to detail</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)</li><li>Strong understanding of product launch process from concept to implementation</li><li>Able to manage complex relationships</li><li>Solutions orientated individual</li><li>Great communicator</li><li>Self-motivated and driven but also be able to contribute to a high functioning team</li><li>Ability to work to tight deadlines</li></ul>