IDEO Shanghai is looking for a Chinese/English bilingual Director who will contribute to leading world-class design through craft leadership, working closely with our clients to explore new ways of collaborating, and support his or her leadership team by providing support in delivering on IDEO Shanghai’s business strategy.
Why is this role important for IDEO’s work?You will be part of IDEO Shanghai’s leadership team in a variety of capacities including business development, mentoring, brand building, and craft excellence. You will make the biggest impact by developing, managing and executing a business development strategy that capitalizes on the range of product opportunities in the market, as well as ensuring that IDEO’s design capabilities are properly represented to meet and exceed the client’s needs and expectations. Your skill set is critical to our work because you have the ability to cultivate client relationships and support the development of world-class designers.
Once here you will:- Create and lead new collaborations with our client partners on a long-term basis.
- Designing new ways in which IDEO can deliver value and inspire the Chinese market.
- Partner with Enterprise leaders in developing business opportunities
- Support the development of portfolio strategy, including but not exclusive to network building, client engagement strategy, portfolio message, and offer development.
- Support project work throughout the year by bringing in the client's perspective and contributing to project content development.
- Recommended approach for proactive network development / engagement to the target audience
IDEO is a place unlike any other. It’s a place where you can solve diverse challenges for our clients and the organization, alongside thoughtful individuals who lead with curiosity, empathy, and optimism. Sure we work hard, but we also craft moments that allow our community to pause, create, and connect. We encourage our community to bring their whole selves to work, respect the need for work-life balance, and allow for autonomy in the design process and your career.
Relevant experience and mindset:- Strong Chinese (native) and English verbal and written skills.
- Experience working in a creative consulting or agency environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in internal and externally-facing capacity.
- A proactive, creative problem solver that thrives in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Experience in collaborating with multiple internal and external organizations.
We recognize that candidates will have various degrees of expertise for this role and as such we would like to hear from senior candidates with a proven track record of leadership in creative organizations, in and out of the design industry.
If you are interested in applying, please provide your resume and a cover letter that touches on why you’re excited to be a creative leader at IDEO Shanghai.
Skills Required
- Native Chinese and strong English verbal and written skills
- Experience in a creative consulting or agency environment
- Proven track record of leadership in creative organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication for internal and external engagement
- Ability to develop and execute business development strategies
- Experience collaborating with multiple internal and external organizations
- Proactive, creative problem solver who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments
What We Do
At IDEO (pronounced “EYE-dee-oh”), we believe a more sustainable, equitable future is for all of us to design. And there is urgency to that collective effort, as today’s challenges are increasingly global and interconnected. For decades, we’ve helped individuals, leaders, and organizations navigate such complexity, designing the products, services, and experiences of the future. Here’s how: + We imagine bold new possibilities + We translate strategy into breakthrough products, services, experiences, and ventures that spur growth + We help individuals and organizations build their creative capabilities + We design responsible solutions that advance us all toward a more sustainable and equitable future
