Technical Art Director

• Lead a compact team of technical designers in executing day-to-day operational tasks, ensuring projects are completed successfully with high accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Utilise a profound understanding of production and creative insights to align concepts with manufacturing planning.
• Implement effective tactical time management and strategies to meet deadlines, proficiently managing projects and resources within the team or outsourcing tasks as needed.
• Receive or seeking inquiries and translate them into technical briefings or directions, defining the appropriate methods and processes to meet manufacturing requirements for high-accuracy production output in product realisation.
• Serve as a prolific problem solver, contributing both creatively and technically. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, anticipate technical difficulties, and delegate tasks to the respective designers or within the team.
• Source information for final designs, such as materials, color, and finish, or technical aspects and requirements for Technical Design.
• Review and verify drawings, mockups, and production samples to ensure alignment with client requirements, costing, and timelines as per production aspect and design development requirements.
• Use team achievements as a key performance indicator.
• Motivate and inspire team members, fostering an environment that encourages positive communication and teamwork.

• Maintain close communication within inter-departmental teams to ensure cooperation in project execution. This includes collaboration and direct communication, especially with procurement teams and vendors, to ensure clarity and high accuracy in production outcomes.
• Implementing Innovative Solutions: Focus on leveraging technology to drive innovation within the company's creative processes and deliverables. Explore new tools, techniques, and approaches to enhance the quality and effectiveness of outputs.
• Providing Technical Expertise in the Long Term (to upscale / to upgrade): Emphasise offering technical guidance and consultancy to the organization, ensuring the technical team has the necessary skills and resources to provide effective solutions for their projects.
• Analysing Workflow & Internal SOPs for Improvement: Analyse workflow and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality in the technical design process.

• 4 to 7 years of experience in related fields such as graphic design, print & production, creative agency, or product design and development.
• Expertise in both graphic design and product design, with proficiency in 'Artificial Intelligence' considered a valuable bonus.
• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Product Design, Art & Design, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc., or 3D development software and CAD for Product design.
• Demonstrates mentor-ability and well-developed leadership skills, guiding and sharing technical knowledge with juniors.
• Strong project and people management abilities.
• Keen eye for the manufacturing process for professional design practice, color, material, and finishing with an awareness of consumer preferences and demands.
• Practices critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and versatile, capable of handling various types of projects.
• Takes ownership and demonstrates high responsibility for projects and team members.
• Embraces a growth mindset, staying cutting-edge, continuously growing, and timeless.
• Fosters good team spirit internally and collaborates effectively within inter-departments, showcasing excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates leadership and hands-on skills in design and related work performances.
• Demonstrates the ability to create necessary documentation, collect performance data, and review team performance.
• Good command in English

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