Finished Artist, North Asia

Role purpose
Responsible for and assisting in the completion of all work produced by the Global Creative team, creating print and digital ready files/ assets for a range of Aesop projects and campaigns for Regional use. The role requires you to work under the direction of the Global Creative and Regional Studio team.

In this position you will be collaborative by nature and be able to work both autonomously and to strict deadlines with exacting standards. Your ability to liaise with your stakeholders across the world, build partnerships and support your colleagues will be important to your success. This is a full-time position, based in Shanghai.

General

• Delivering artwork for use across all print media, Aesop websites, eDMs and socials
• Staying up-to-date with industry tools and standards
• Image retouching and liaising with external photographers/retouchers
• Manage folder systems, keep up to date records and administration of relevant artwork files
• Assist with maintaining Digital Asset library
• Being up-to-date with job and print specifications
• Advocate and uphold Aesop's aesthetic codes and culture
• General assistance with project work and administrative tasks, as required
• Good knowledge of e-commerce and Social Media platforms TMall, WeChat, Weibo, LRB (CN), Kakao (KR), LINE (JP)

Preparing artwork for print

• Solid understanding of preparing print-ready artwork: postcards, brochures, leaflets, sponsorship ads
• Preparing In-store communication assets such as window vinyl, light boxes, price lists and other POS material
• Products: prepare product labels and packaging
• Stationery: prepare envelopes, business cards, with compliments cards, folders and other branded artwork
• Assist with press checks

Preparing artwork for digital

• Integration of photos and graphical elements from briefs supplied
• Create still imagery and videos for use on socials, ecommerce platforms and Out of Home advertisements
• Update website graphics as required
• Prepare customer emails and global newsletters

Technical Requirements (or Certification Requirements
)

• Degree Qualified in Graphic Design or a similar field, highly regarded

Key Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required

• Experience in an in-house team, creative agency/ digital studio or print house
• Meticulous attention to detail, creativity and flair while meeting requirements of the brief and business
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and basic video editing skills in Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro.
• Advanced image retouching and typesetting skills.
• Strong understanding and application of design principles
• Proven experience managing multiple projects with strict time-dependent deliverables
• Strong understanding of pre-press and preparing print-ready artwork, from small to large scale marketing, store design and creative collaterals.
• Strong time management and organisation skills multitask and maintain folder systems and digital asset library.
• Strong sense of initiative and highly detail oriented, adhering to guidelines where required with excellent follow through skills.
• Natural, clear communicator
• Knowledge of cloud-based project management apps and/or similar) and proficient in use of Microsoft Office 365 highly regarded.
• Passionate about the brand and artwork, with continuous improvement of team's efficacy in mind

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.