Head of Creative, Asia

Notes to candidates:

- Only Japan based candidates will be considered for this role.

- When submitting your application please ensure that you include a copy of your portfolio in a PDF format.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE Head of Creative Asia

REPORTS TO Creative Director

Position

This role manages the workflow of Art Directors, Copy Writer and Assistant Studio Manager to drive unparalleled symbiosis between the disciplines and deliver the most impactful, innovative creative at each customer touchpoint, ensuring Drive timelines, budgets in partnership with our marketing colleagues and ensure the successful delivery of the 360 campaigns at hand.

They will recruit, mentor, coach and lead a diverse team both internal and external, and will work closely with the Creative Director, as well as Head of Art Direction, Head of Copy, Head of Visual Merchandising and Brand Environment, Marketing and Product and Packaging teams of the DMI.

Together with the Creative Director they will build an environment that fosters creativity, innovation and excellence with a strongly engaged team, whilst driving effectiveness and efficiency.

Key reponsibilities of the role included but are not limited to –

-Manage the workflow of Creative Studio Asia.

-Work closely with Creative Director and Heads of creative categories to keep the team updated as a part of the Creative team and DMI.

-Work closely with Creative Director and creative Heads in the UK  to ensure our global creative works are in harmony and find opportunities to collaborate for the efficiency of our team resource and capacity.

-Creative guide for packaging team in collaboration with Creative Director and DMI leadership.

-Build strong relationships with Marketing, Product and Packaging, Communications and Omni-channel stakeholders and demonstrate the ability to support and influence outcomes relating to budgets, deadlines and decision making in the name of Creative.

-Lead and inspire a diverse team that will drive excellence and creativity across Aesop communications.

-Ensure that we attract and retain the highest calibre talent within the creative team.

-Act as a custodian and champion of the Aesop brand, ensuring brand guidelines are observed across all projects.

What we are looking for :

-Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgment and act on diverse perspectives.

-Considerable experience at leadership level of a creative team within a regional and global retail business.

-A passion for analytics and insights, to inspire and drive the most effective creative products, services and solutions at all touchpoints of the retail ecosystem.

-Design and art direction skills of the highest order, with an understanding of the needs of all channels from retail to digital.

-Writing and editing skills of the highest order, with an understanding of the needs of all channels from retail to digital.

-A great communicator and collaborator, able to work with multiple partners to achieve our common business objectives set out by the DMI.

-A demonstrated understanding of the brand and of Aesop’s tone, lexicon and style.

-Actively keep up with technology especially within sustainability solutions in packaging innovation.

-A deep knowledge of and a passion for literature, the visual and performing arts, architecture and design.

General Office etiquette

Team Involvement and Support

Assist in maintaining harmonious workplace relationships by openly and effectively communicating with colleagues. Be an active team member by demonstrating a willingness to help and support others. Work in a cooperative manner with all other employees. Adhere to the Equal Opportunity policy of the company.

Health and Safety

Ensure that full care is taken in the performance of all duties to protect the health and safety of oneself, fellow employees, visitors and consultants.

Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety policy of the company.

Aesop Values

Respect

We take every opportunity to work together in an environment of mutual trust, candour and honesty. We believe that the best and most creative ideas are arrived at and accomplished collectively with personal and cultural differences celebrated and fostered.

Creativity

We embrace all creative possibilities and challenges, particularly those that arise in times of change and evolution. We have a strong desire to learn more, aim higher and examine more keenly, with a love of the unsual and interesting. We explore ideas and have a thirst for deeper understanding through constructive debate.

Excellence

We go beyond what is expected, seeking to have a broader and longer lasting impact and producing outcomes of impeccable quality. We are unremitting in the pursuit of excellence; attention to detail and quality permeate every aspect of our working day.

Passion

We apply energy and enthusiasm to all our activities and express passion in our working life. We have the strength to bounce back from setbacks and continue in our enthusiastic pursuit of creative endeavours.

Integrity

We hold fast to an unwavering moral compass predicated on honesty, effort and quality. Integrity, principles and ethics matter to us and resonate within every decision we make.