Do you have experience as a Studio Design Manager? Would you like to work with a leading global manufacturer? If this answer is YES, we could have the ideal role for you!
Pukka Pads are looking for a highly motivated and driven Studio Design Manager to join our team in Poole.
This role will be based full time from our office in Poole working Monday to Friday, 8:50am to 5:00pm!
The ideal candidate:
As our Studio Design Manager, you will be a positive, enthusiastic & passionate individual who is ready for a challenge.
You will also have:
In depth Knowledge and experience of the Adobe packages, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.Presentation skills to both internal and external stakeholders.Excellent (verbal and written) communication skills with an ability to build and maintain business relationships.Excellent time managementPositive outlook with a problem solving and "can do" attitudeMAC literateProficient in Adobe Creative SuiteAn interest in photography web design and new technologiesA dependable team player with strong integrity, a sense of urgency, accountable, results-driven, and self-motivatedStrong interpersonal and leadership skills with strong verbal and written communication skillsStays current with the latest trends in merchandise.Possesses strong marketing skills.Has excellent leadership abilities.Keeps up to date with changes in the market and technology that would affect new product development.
What will I be responsible for?
Joining our team as a Studio Design Manager you will work closely with the Product Director to identify areas for improvement during the development process of a new range or product, and implement solutions where required. Leading the design direction for all product development, producing, and developing concepts in response to the briefs supplied by Marketing, Sales or Product Development teams, communicating and proposing ideas and avenues for development.
As well as this you will have to:
Own the end-to-end design process of the team to drive high-velocity high-quality product design.Manage the graphic designers, encouraging a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere for dynamic results.Understand the Pukka Pads placement on the market and be excited to drive change and improvement in all areas of Product and Design.Liaising with staff at all levels of the organisation, be confident in your ability to articulate ideas and concepts.Be passionate about following the current and future trends through regular research of leading global FMCG brands and retailers.Attend customer meetings and presentations when necessary.Good sketching and concept generation skills.Ability to plan, prioritise tasks and coordinate with the work of others.Integrate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction.Become the go-to person in the design team for clarifying details of features and projects.Work along sales and marketing to understand changes in the market, their competitors and to schedule new product launches or updates so excellent communication and analysing skills are needed.Excellent graphic design skills, working alongside the existing designers to provide the wider business with visual mock-ups and physical artwork, especially in busy times.Communicate efficiently with our Online team based at our Yorkshire office to successfully manage social media platforms.Drive the timelines for each promotion / marketing campaigns ensuring it launches and finishes to schedule, successfully noticing key marketing opportunities within the calendar.Creating exciting and unique product descriptions, features and benefits for products for clients and any other sales channels & promotional brochures.Working closely with UK, US and FE sales teams to help drive brand awareness globally.Developing, planning & managing successful marketing campaigns communicating with the inhouse design/studio team to produce innovative and exciting promotional materials.
Why work for us?
As our Studio Design Manager, you will receive a salary of 35,000 per annum dependant on experience as well as working in an open, friendly environment, and a chance to build a long-term rewarding career with us.
About Pukka Pads:
The Pukka Pad Group is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high quality branded and own label paper pads and notebooks, filing and divider items, post and packaging and art and activity products.
If you have the skills and want to join a dynamic and growing business, click apply for the role of Studio Design Manager