职位详情

JOB SUMMARYGeometry Global China is looking for a proven Executive Creative Director to lead both our creative team and creative output. Our Creative Workstreams-Developing International clients,We have a major portfolio of FMCG、Technology and Sports Brands clients. We are looking to drive new relationships and new work into these existing clients-Major China clientsWe work closely with Huawei and Oppo in China and are looking to maintain a strong creative output on these clients as we grow them in 2019-China Retail ClientsWe are heavily involved with Retail Activation, Experiential, Instore and Roadshow development plus Instore 3D planogram and shelving soloutions. This is not only for our Consumer clients but also for our specific retail clients C Walmart, Sam’s Club Yonghui and Sughou Tesco. These are tight deadlines and quick turnarounds and we have a specific team supporting this area-Beyond Communication C Innovation and Technology C we are driving significant innovation into our clients C whether this is via New Retail (Mars), Live Data sourcing (DiDi), New Retail concept (Alibaba). We believe that this area would benefit from the overview of the ECD C to drive a new way forward for retail and to capture the creativity of innovation in our organsiationThe candidate must be a conceptual creative with gravitas and experience in leading both the client and teams to better results. He/she must be a partner to the CEO,COO, - as well aligning with senior players from Account Handling and Creative.KEY COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURS -A conceptual creative with gravitas, finesse and proven leadership ability. -A master story teller of the work; able to bring clients, the agency and team on the journey.-Must have relevant activation experience C retail & shopper, branding, digital, consumer engagement platforms, events and trade.-Has a creative book that showcases projects that are ‘of the moment’ C culturally and technologically.-Must show evidence of having successfully mentored team members, setting the creative standard.-Has ability to command the room, and a strong presenter both internally and with clients.-Experience in the FMCG/Technology sector would be beneficial. -Must have mandarin language capability and ideally experience working in China. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (internal selection criteria)LANGUAGE SKILLS-Fluent English (oral and written) for internal/network communication and client presentationsIdeally both, but minimum one of the below oral fluency-Mandarin: for Huawei/Honor client meetings and presentationsPERSONNALITYOutgoing personality to engage with clients and prospects Gravitas to be heard/listened toListening skills vs client/prospect challenges and expectationsEntrepreneurial C the ability to drive transformation programmes into our existing clients businessEXPERIENCEStrong Asian market expertise (minimum 10 years in Asia), with a focus on China and/or HKCORE CLIENT WORK C CURRENT NATURE WORKBranding/Brand identity, activation, retail and experientialCORE NEW BUSINESS WORK FOCUSDigital and consumer engagement platformsLEADERSHIPAiming for creative excellence and natural strength in storytelling (concept, crafting and oral presentations)Role model and inspiring respect from the teams (creatives and beyond)Good working chemistry with CEO and COOMANAGEMENTNatural authority and seasoned manager to managing a team of senior creatives from very different cultures (HK, south America, Malaysia, china, US, ….)Hands-on to show the way/take by the hand to coach the teams, not just dictate the way forwardOrganisational skills vs client work and network/regional creative requirementsSALARYTBC