ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers. Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations. One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise, and more!
Role ImpactAs Design Project Coordinator within the ZURU Edge Baby Vertical, you’ll work across a portfolio of iconic brands including Rascals, Millie Moon, Hey Tiger, and Night Pants. You’ll play a key role in keeping the design process running smoothly by supporting project setup, managing workflow systems, coordinating artwork and packaging approvals, and jumping in to help with photoshoots and creative production tasks. You’ll be the go-to support across the design and product teams, helping bring beautiful, functional packaging to life and ensuring projects hit deadlines with precision.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Support the Design Project Manager with administrative tasks across packaging projects
- Set up new projects: raise job numbers, create job folders, and assign tasks in Hive (our workflow system)
- Build project timelines and approval workflows
- Complete final artwork checklists before dispatch
- Ensure all completed artwork is guardbooked and archived correctly
- Create and update task/approval templates and labels in Hive
- Manage new user access in Hive and provide onboarding/training
- Troubleshoot and support Hive issues across the business
- Work with Product Managers to create shipping carton and bag artwork
- Use Illustrator (training provided) to typeset dielines
- Log and track new or updated packaging dielines
- Review artwork proofs and brief renders to the retouching team
- Assist with organising baby photoshoots and casting sessions
- Communicate with parents, manage talent payments, organise props and catering
- Maintain the talent database and send selects to parents post-shoot
- Reconcile costs and manage release forms
- Maintain brand asset libraries
- Support with general design team admin tasks
- Keep the talent database updated and organised
Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of industry experience in a marketing coordinator or agency account/project management role
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Understanding of printing processes
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience organising and coordinating photoshoots
- Mandarin language skills or experience working with teams overseas where English is a second language (especially China) is a plus
- Experience using Hive or similar workflow/project management software is a plus
ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).
Known for its cutting-edge software and world-leading automation and manufacturing systems, ZURU has over 5,000 team members in over 30 global locations, making it perfectly placed to continue building its reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive companies in the world. At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.
At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else. Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or www.zuru.com.
WHAT WE OFFER 🌱 Culture for Growth🧘 Health & Well Being Benefits🌎 Global Opportunities 💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team💰 Competitive Remuneration🍓 Lots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals fridge and more
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