100000007151.Creative Production Specialist

Key Result Areas:

• Collaborate with the Supervisor to implement strategies for promotional items and merchandise that align with organizational objectives and brand identity
• Support in the creative direction of product concepts and designs, ensuring they resonate with target audiences and align with current market trends
• Actively contribute to brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Events, Communications) to generate innovative ideas for events and campaigns
• Oversee the creative development of products, ensuring visual consistency and messaging alignment with the organization’s branding
• Support the design, production, and procurement processes of promotional items and event-specific merchandise
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products by coordinating with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of merchandise across events and campaigns, gathering feedback to improve future projects
• Support in managing the creation and implementation of project plans and timelines, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines
• Engage in the selection and management of vendors for creative production, ensuring that all contracted deliverables meet brand guidelines and quality standards
• Support the negotiation of contracts with suppliers, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and expectations are clearly defined
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agencies and external suppliers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration
• Assist in managing inventory levels for merchandise, ensuring that stock is available in sufficient quantities for upcoming events and campaigns.
• Monitor and report on stock levels, coordinating with suppliers to prevent stockouts and overstocking
• Track merchandise shipments and deliveries, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to procurement policies
• Conduct market research to stay informed about the latest trends in merchandise and promotional items, ensuring that products remain relevant and appealing
• Collaborate in developing and executing visual merchandising strategies that maximize product appeal and align with brand objectives
• Support the Supervisor in generating ideas for new products and ensuring the creative direction aligns with organizational campaigns, seasonal initiatives, and events
• Work closely with internal teams such as Marketing, Events, and Communications to ensure that merchandise aligns with broader campaigns, events, and other initiatives
• Coordinate with different departments to ensure seamless production and distribution of customized merchandise for special projects and events
• Assist in proposing, developing, and managing the annual budget for merchandise and promotional items, ensuring projects are delivered within scope and financial targets
• Track and report on budget expenditures and assist in making recommendations for cost-effective solutions
• Assist the Supervisor in monitoring the operations team’s progress on ongoing initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency
• Ensure that all merchandise production complies with organizational policies, legal regulations, and procurement standards
• Contribute to the preparation of regular progress reports for senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement
• Maintain detailed documentation of creative production projects, including vendor contracts, product designs, and timelines
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervis

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in creative production, merchandising, or a related role, with a focus on merchandise design and procurement
• Prior experience in inventory management, stock monitoring, and supply chain coordination is preferred
• Strong understanding of creative production processes, from concept to execution, including design, production, and procurement
• Proficiency in project management tools, familiarity with inventory management software and systems for tracking stock and shipments, and experience in working with design software
• Basic understanding of digital asset management tools for maintaining product catalogs, including high-quality images and descriptions
• Strong visual sensibility and understanding of design principles to ensure products align with brand guidelines
• Excellent planning skills with the ability to establish priorities and complete multiple projects within deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal communications, customer service, and negotiation skills
• Excellent speaking and writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.