Softline's Creative Manager - DTR (12month FTC)

The Consumer Products division of Hasbro European Services provides services for the licensing business of Hasbro International Inc. (HII). We are currently recruiting for this position, based in Stockley Park, UK.

Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, HASBRO GAMING, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, FURBY, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG.

This Softline's Creative Manager – Direct to Retail translates commercial strategies into design solutions in line with Hasbro brand portfolio DNA across a spectrum of merchandise categories & consumer segments across our DTR portfolio

Specific Responsibilities/ Tasks:

• Designing for the Direct-To-Retail accounts across the Hasbro brand portfolio. Creating best in class graphic inspiration, product inspiration boards and pitches.
• Identify and share suitable graphic direction with departments on a frequent basis leaning into retailer trend direction and insights.
• Provide regular newsletters to share best practise and Hasbro updates.
• Build strong working partnerships internally (EMEA Creative & Product Development teams & commercial partners) and externally with DTR key buying and design contacts.
• Take ownership of and achieve key delivery dates and milestones, ensuring all projects are completed accurately against the commercial need.
• Manage key creative project work through external agencies and freelancers when required.
• Ensure all administration, filing and documentation of creative is achieved efficiently and that accurate records are kept.
  
  

Personal attributes:

• Proactive, positive, highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Team player who can work independently
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills with different departments and levels
• Highly collaborative and adaptable
• Awareness of regional differences and nuances between markets
• Passionate about graphic design and fast fashion!
• Travel will be required
  
  

Technical competencies:

• Experience in the consumer products licensing industry and/or retail
• Strong commercial design awareness and ability to visualize ideas and interpret trends effectively throughout the creative development process
• Experience designing across different consumer profiles, age groups and product categories
• Strong Knowledge of the product development process including print and digital processes
• Proficient in Adobe Suite Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Speaking Spanish language would be a benefit
  
  

Key Relationships:

Internal

• EurAsia Creative & Product Development
• Global Creative
• EurAsia CP Commercial team
• Regional Publishing
  
  

External

• Agencies/Freelancers
• Key Retail Customers (Buying & Design)
  
  

Our Values

• Jump in muddy puddles: Be adventurous and brave in driving our business results while never forgetting we are a company built on play.
• Knowing is half the battle: Be grounded by a strong command of the facts and work with integrity, resilience and a sense of purpose. Help Hasbro become better while we perform well
• Contribute to the community chest: Support our communities to leave the world, our planet and society a better place for generations to come
• Don’t split the party: Act as one team that supports a unified vision, debate, decide and commit to a plan of action and pursue it boldly.
• Friendship is magic: Create diverse and inclusive communities where all feel welcome and unified in the shared joy of storytelling and play
• Be legendary: practice excellence, improve on our legacy, create awesomeness
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.