This role will support Creative Operations on the overall strategy, implementation, and workflow for the Le Labo Digital Asset Management (DAM) tool. This role will have an in-depth understanding of workflow management and support the development and deployment of a workflow system and best practices associated with creating an image archive and managing creative digital assets. This role will also support the physical archive initiative to develop and maintain a space to preserve original Le Labo materials and become a curator and educator of the brand history.

Responsibilities:

1 – Data Asset Management – Day to Day Execution

• Lead the day-to-day operations of metadata and rights management application, and proper distribution of global assets.
• Develop and implement strategy associated with the cataloging, annotating (metadata schema & taxonomies), storage, retrieval and distribution of creative digital assets which include photography, InDesign mechanicals, videos, and online assets.
• Build out the Marketing/Creative shared folders inclusive of documentation and imagery. Maintain the brand bank of image assets and new launch images.
• Support the maintenance of any shared folders across teams for file transfers of final artworks and/or files of fulfilled creative requests.
• Maintain the archive of assets for the creative team ensuring all the latest artworks and media are uploaded to their respective placements within both Adobe Dam and the Frame iO platform.
• Partner with the Corporate GIA team to establish and maintain standardized framework and upgrades to DAM system as needed.
• Serve as the brand power user for the best practices, process adoption and in-house expert for the Dam solution.

2 – Data Asset Management – Education and Communication

• Educate and facilitate proper usage of DAM system across all departments. Have a willingness and enthusiastic attitude to lead group and individual trainings for successful use.
• Become the “go-to” for locating, recommending, and providing access to creative assets for all team members. Be the expert in organizing, maintaining, and retrieving assets from imagery server.
• Participate in a cross-branded ‘community of Dam experts’ to validate all functional enhancements to the DAM solution to bring differentiation to ELC vs. competition.
• Hold a deep understanding of archived and current brand visuals and assets to best support workflows across all teams.

3 – Physical Archives

• Support the physical archive launch: collect and appraise brand materials; determine the origin, importance, and condition of materials; catalog and securely house the materials; maintain and update the archival database.
• Develop and nurture the physical archive to tell the brand story and be a reference for Le Labo’s identity and history.
• Become the authority and expert on all Le Labo memorabilia from brand inception to present. Adeptly find requested materials and make recommendations to souls who need reference materials. Act as the brand librarian and protector and champion of our treasures.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in digital asset management, information architecture, and/or taxonomy development. Adobe Dam experience a must.
• Can understand the Le Labo language and brand ethos, as mentioned in the above description of the brand.
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of creative production (including but not limited to photo and video production).
• Advanced knowledge of file formats (digital, print, video) and distribution requirements of different channels (web, social, direct mail, email, mobile, etc.).
• Excellent ability to multitask with tremendous attention to detail, work self-sufficiently; self-motivated and well organized.
• Demonstrate strong listening and problem-solving skills.
• Proven interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communications skills.
• A team player with an energetic attitude, willing to jump in and help as needed.
• Cataloging experience and understanding of taxonomy, metadata standards, and Dam best practices.
• Stays informed on latest digital asset management and workflow technological trends and innovations.
• Understand how to prioritize projects according to the brand needs and timelines.
• Has the ability to adapt to the speed of Le Labo production and development and can manage to keep projects in order within a fast-paced environment.
• Embodies the values and principles of the Le Labo manifesto, by fostering an internal culture of belonging and empathy.
• Ability to operate independently while establishing strong work relationships with co-workers and cross-functional team.