CURIOUS UNIVERSE UK

Responsibility

• support on day-to-day administration with all licensors and key customer accounts
• support with preparation on key presentations
• management of the rights and royalties database and licensor portals
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• track and monitor contracts
• picking and packing samples for meetings. Sending out samples to customers on request. Working with different couriers
• assist with licensor and key customer presentations
• maintaining sample shelves in shared communal areas
• liaise with external parties and internal departments to ensure deadlines are met and contract requirements are adhered to
• maintain a licensing database to ensure all information is formalised and current
• champion company processes and ensure they are adhered to
• establish and maintain a digital document filing/tracking system
• providing a range of administrative support to the Sales team day to day, in line with our customer requirements
• supply of contractual samples to licensors
• support with annual trade fair preparations
• work on annual bookfairs to include amongst other duties – checking current samples available for bookfairs, ordering samples in, assisting in sending out in a timely manner customer samples after bookfairs
• sending out samples to customers/licensors on request
• working with a Key customer for customer specific online portals, working with all departments across to business to gather information into one place

Requirements

• ability to work to deadlines
• previous experience in an administrative role
• confidence and a good communicator
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• previous experience working with contract administration an advantage
• high levels of accuracy and organisational skills
• creative with attention to detail
• strong numeracy
• initiative, honesty and integrity
• positive can-do attitude within a fast-changing environment
• A good communicator
• A Team Player

Responsibility

• manage a list of new and reprint titles in each publishing month – from costing through to PO
• negotiate costs and agree schedules for reprint requests with printers based in Far East and Europe
• work with Sales regarding customer requirements – specifically schedules and packing requirements
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• liaise with Publishing and Hinkler regarding file dates and specifications
• liaise with Publishing and Hinkler regarding PTP dates and specs
• work closely with Production Control team regarding upcoming orders, schedules and dummies and pass on any other relevant information
• when necessary, ensure that dummies are ordered and checked in line with customer deadlines
• to create out-of-this world products that make people feel inspired and happy inside
• add estimated costs and schedules to the database and ensure that all Procurement related information is populated. Chase for missing information
• create PQs, POs, Assembly orders and other related documentation
• create PQ, PO, Assembly orders and other related documentation
• we move faster than the speed of light to produce products that matter
• support the Head of Procurement with process improvements to ensure a smooth flow of information through the team
• support the team with the annual tender process
• the sky’s not the limit. Be extraordinary
• support the Senior Buyer with the tender process
• maintain quality of data as it flows through the team
• join us in our Curious Universe – inspiring the stars of today and tomorrow
• to explore, play, imagine and create
• when necessary, ensure that dummies are ordered and, upon receipt, check that specs are correct before passing to the relevant team member for approval before order confirmation deadline
• work with all teams to challenge product specifications where environment and sustainability could be an issue, seek alternatives
• be aware of compliance requirements for titles flowing through the team
• look to find alternative suppliers for formats and components and manage through from dummy approval to account set up
• where necessary, look to find alternative suppliers for formats and components and manage through from dummy approval to account set up
• and guess what? That makes us happy, too
• for tiny tots to the young at heart, we love nothing more than delivering groundbreakingly awesome toys, craft, books and stationery for everyone, everywhere
• identify and set up new procedures where they are missing and are required, and contribute ideas to improve systems

Requirements

• confidence and a good communicator
• highly organised and proactive individual
• experience being part of or managing a tender processes desirable
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• experience building relationships with Far East suppliers
• meticulous attention to detail
• able to build successful working relationships with external suppliers
• flexible approach
• ambitious to learn and develop within role
• willingness to travel to the Far East, if required, as role progresses
• initiative, honesty and integrity
• positive can-do attitude within a fast-changing environment
• A team player
• A Team Player

Responsibility

• liaise between Publishing, Procurement, Sales, Production and Shipping departments to resolve queries
• as the Junior Product Developer you will be responsible for managing a list of titles and finalizing the product specification to hand over to the Procurement team
• we’re a trailblazing team with a universal mission to create out-of-this world products that make people feel inspired and happy inside
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• maintain and build supplier relationships, attending calls as required
• you would also be working closely with the Head of Product Development they will source materials and components that are fit for purpose and offer value for money
• maintain quality of data as it flows through the team and wider departments
• we move faster than the speed of light to produce products that matter
• attend Creative Briefings and work closely with the Creative team to clarify product specifications that are fit for purpose and cost effective
• manage tracking data, circulation and approvals of product dummies
• the sky’s not the limit. Be extraordinary
• negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best costs and schedules available for each title and ensure they are suitable for CU customer requirements
• draft POs and ensure a smooth handover of information to the Procurement and Production teams and working to reduce the number of outstanding spec details
• join us in our Curious Universe – inspiring the stars of today and tomorrow
• troubleshooting – managing day to day issues with individual titles or suppliers
• to explore, play, imagine and create
• continually working to ensure processes are fit for purpose, reviewing, and supporting process improvement work where required
• additional responsibilities as the business grows and evolves
• keep new development on track and in line with the Critical Date Path. Ensuring supplier approaches are sent out in a timely manner; dummies are delivered in time for review; and escalating titles falling behind schedule
• and guess what? That makes us happy, too
• for tiny tots to the young at heart, we love nothing more than delivering groundbreakingly awesome toys, craft, books and stationery for everyone, everywhere
• maintain in-house databases and ERP system
• work with all teams to challenge product specifications where environment and sustainability could be an issue, seek alternatives. Be aware of compliance requirements for titles flowing through the team

Requirements

• product development desirable
• supplier management
• experience with overseas suppliers, particularly China
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• negotiation
• scheduling
• confidence and a good communicator
• initiative, honesty and integrity
• positive can-do attitude within a fast-changing environment
• A Team Player

Responsibility

• reporting to the Art Director and Lead Designer, you will work on a specific list of titles and character licenses
• to create presentation jpegs for concept sheets and update when changes made
• assist Art Director with creation of 3D files
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• to create images to be used for the Website and responsible for updates when changes made
• do design amends for reprints
• curious Universe is recruiting for a Licensed Product Designer to work as part of our in-house creative team across licensed character book, craft and stationery projects in our fast-paced and dynamic studio
• create customer branded covers and packs and supply files for approval, and then for print
• this is a permanent, full time opportunity to work with our designers to create stunning products for global brands in the children’s character market
• create and supply low res PDF’s and final packaged files for Co Ed sales team
• supply mock-up material once approved
• supply files to freelance designers and packagers via Google Drive
• drop art into InDesign documents and create initial layout
• organise and collect printouts for cover / manufacture review
• set up Project folders to support the design team
• create artist shortlists / image light boxes to support design team
• liaising with relevant external resources, including designers and licensors, as necessary
• work on pack, cover and internal design work under supervision

Requirements

• suitable for a graduate, or somebody with 1-2 years experience
• working knowledge Adobe Creative Suite for print
• conscientious, self-motivated and pro-active, with a passion for design and children’s products
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• confident and a good communicator
• initiative, honesty and integrity
• positive can-do attitude within a fast-changing environment
• A Team Player
• graphic design: 1 year
• well organised and able to work within project timelines and ensure all key deadlines are met with support from other design team members

Responsibility

• curious Universe is recruiting for an experienced and creative Editorial Manager to lead our fantastic and talented Editorial team. This varied and exciting role will oversee and work on projects across Book, Art & Craft, Stationery and Toy
• the Editorial Manager will commission, oversee, review and direct editorial content produced by internal and freelance contributors, leading creative standards and editorial process and approvals over the product list
• this role is responsible for the management and development of the Editorial team and will work closely with the Director of Product and the Creative Director to plan and develop projects from a creative, schedule and budget perspective
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• the Editorial Manager will use industry contacts and knowledge of best practice to direct the editorial team and to acquire and discover established and emerging talent to further the development of Curious Universe products
• keep Production up to date with schedule changes and flag up late file delivery
• monitor own and editorial teams project schedules ensuring they meet key dates

Earnings for position manager