Design Director

We are Elmwood. We are hiring! We are a global brand design consultancy and an MSQ agency. We translate tensions into brand power to accelerate the growth of meaningful and memorable brands.

Design is at the heart of everything we do. To drive commercial and creative effectiveness, we collaborate with our MSQ siblings to combine design with data science and create design that is fit for the digital world. We are 200 talents globally building brands for 40 years around the world with 370+ awards. In Shanghai, we are 40 talents from different nationalities. Come join us!

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead Designer on new projects and pitches, generating and executing original Branded Packaging design concepts; with a core focus on Premium FMCG packaging in the Food&Beverage, Beauty Personal Care and Beers, Wines & Spirits Categories.
• Supporting CD in building a dynamic, thriving creative environment; motivating and enthusing the design team, contributing to the growth and development of the company.
• Working with the Client Servicing Team to produce appropriate Design solutions that meet client needs. Input to briefs and presenting to clients as required. Supporting New Business Development Team with Pitches and Proposals.
• Overseeing project designers on a day to day basis as appropriate to ensure a high level of creativity and quality; consistently exceeding expectations. Participating in WIP / internal reviews as required, preparing compelling presentations of concept work.
• Additionally, the role requires a proactive approach to building and maintaining creative and commercial knowledge; high awareness of current design trends, client sectors and client competitor activity.

Requirements

Desired Skills and Expertise

• 8+ yrs Packaging Design history with ‘named’ agency, and experience in global premium and masstige FMCG brands in the Beauty / Personal Care, Food and Alcohol Sectors.
• Mandarin isn’t necessary but an interest in and appreciation of the challenges and possibilities afforded by designing for an ever changing and rapidly developing consumer culture is essential.
• Expert in Illustrator and Photoshop Visualisation and with confident sketching ability. Some Structural Design Knowledge/Experience will be helpful