Graphic Design Manager

Job Title: Graphic Design Manager

City, Country: Shanghai, China

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative graphic designer to join our team in Fine Fragrance Asia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating visual content that support Fragrance related projects and business through Asia regions with different clients. You will collaborate with our Asia marketing team and design graphics that resonate with our audience and drive engagement, with also the support of the Global Graphic and Creative community.

DEI Statement

Atdsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woveninto ourdaily work tonotonly benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value.Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Conceive ideas, concepts and creative campaigns produce and works with in-house Marketing team and leads on creative directions for presentations and print materials for client submission
• Visual identity and branding for key strategic clients and projects with product mock-up and creative inspirations, provide professional recommendations for concepts, design ,art direction, productions, etc.
• Generate variety of graphic design activities, illustrations, including graphic design, presentation layout, simple production in prints ( poster, brochure) to meet creative and business needs
• Envision design and layout for a variety of creative projects including in-house events & exhibitions, collaboration projects with other partners, expand to product design, inspirations on packaging, etc.
• Stay updated on trends. Follow design trends and best practices to ensure that all graphics are creative and on global and regional trends. ( AI, etc)
• Lead on social media visual & branding in selective platform

We bring

• The most Desirable fine fragrance world to explore the charm of fragrance and lifestyle.
• An opportunity to join a fast-growing team where your work has a direct impact on the strategy of customers, whilst allowing you to interact with all specialities: perfumer, FDMs, Sales Account Managers.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Training, development and global exchange plans
• Belonging and Learning Journey from the Regional Fine Fragrance Community as well as the global creative community.
• Competitive base salary, variable compensation plan and an enviable set of benefits

You bring

• Three or more years of experience in professional graphic design or a similar role, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of visual design principles, typography, color theory, and layout. . Proficiency in designing for both digital and print media.
• Excellent proficiency with design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficiency with photo-editing software, Experience with motion graphics or video editing tools like Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro will be a big plus
• Ability to translate ideas and concepts into visually appealing designs.
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple design projects simultaneously.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair.We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant'srace, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion,gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About DSM-Firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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