Design Manager

Company

Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 230,000 hours of standout programming. Handling the distribution for content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, the division specialises in the exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to broadcasters worldwide.

Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across all platforms, Banijay Rights’ catalogue encompasses a host of top titles from Banijay’s 130+ in-house labels, and a number of third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.

Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best way. Its landmark brands include Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Love Triangle, Mr Bean and Black Mirror.

Reporting

Reporting to VP Design and VP Brand Management, or their nominated replacements.

Job Purpose

To manage product design, product approvals and create marketing materials for Banijay Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of agreed design strategy for Banijay Rights, supporting VP Design and VP Brand Management
• Manage the development and execution of licensed product ranges and experiences, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, market trends and commercial objectives
• Manage the end-to-end product approvals process (via an approvals portal), working with licensees and internal teams to secure timely approvals
• Serve as the key point of contact for licensees, managing product approvals and creative communications
• Responsible for all product samples and product archive
• Create high-quality product mock-ups, visuals and presentation materials to communicate feedback, support partner collaboration and showcase product opportunities
• Manage and maintain the consumer products and experiences asset library, ensuring brand assets are organised, up to date, and easily accessible.
• Drive creative thinking and innovation to enhance product concepts, consumer experiences, and commercial offerings
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines, style guides and design assets, ensuring consistency across all licensed products and experiences
• Provide design expertise and creative support for new business pitches, helping to secure licensing and commercial opportunities
• Create sales & marketing materials to support the brand commercial team including brand decks, pitch decks etc
• Create marketing materials to promote Banijay Rights content (catalogues, e-shots, signature, banners, presentations, themed collections, portals)
• Update Banijay Rights website with key marketing and brand licensing information
• Other marketing duties as required

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Design background with a minimum of five years’ experience within television/brand licensing industries
• Strong design skills and excellent attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of product launch process from concept to implementation
• Able to manage complex relationships
• Solutions orientated individual
• Great communicator
• Self-motivated and driven but also be able to contribute to a high functioning team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines