Business Development Specialist in Academy of Film and Creative Technology

About the Academy of Film and Creative Technology

Vision:

Reshape the landscape of employment, creating an escalating demand for rich cultural, artistic, and entertainment experiences. Recognizing the vast potential in digital content creation and production, the academy is positioned to be at the forefront of this transformation, offering a plethora of opportunities for the next generation of creative professionals. The strategic planning for future development in this domain is approached with a promise of innovation and a commitment to purposeful evolution.

Mission:

Committed to reshaping the standards of creative technology and entrepreneurship education, the academy is dedicated to delivering exceptional educational experiences and training in creative arts and technology. With a focus on digital technology and driven by arts and culture, the academy is refocusing its efforts on the creation and production of digital content across various formats. This includes film/TV arts, gaming, entertainment, cultural tourism, digital performances, digital exhibitions, and internet media. The academy aims to equip students with the professional skills and readiness necessary for their future careers and success. It aspires to serve as a comprehensive ecosystem for content creation, production, and training, extending its services to the XJTLU campus communities and to all entrepreneurial collaboration partners associated with XJTLU, thereby repositioning itself as a global leader in the field.

About XJTLU Film & Creative Technology

XJTLU Film & Creative Technology is an innovative digital content production company incubated by the Academy of Film and Creative Technology (AFCT) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. We are dedicated to deeply integrating top-tier academic resources with industry practice, building a leading "industry-education integrated" creative technology laboratory in China.

Leveraging AFCT's world-class facilities—including virtual production studios, motion capture laboratories, and the Dome immersive cinema—along with an international faculty team, we focus on three core business areas: AIGC, digital intelligence industries, and immersive media. We provide government, cultural tourism, and enterprise clients with end-to-end digital content solutions from ideation to execution.

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description:

As a core member of the company, you will assume full responsibility for the company’s commercial operations and project management, ensuring the efficient, high-quality delivery of creative projects and the smooth progression of all work streams. We expect you to possess multifaceted capabilities in project coordination, resource integration, and business development, serving as the critical hub connecting the "academic brain" with the "commercial battlefield."

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Development & Client Relations

• Proactively expand the client base among government, university, cultural tourism, and technology enterprise clients in Suzhou and the Yangtze River Delta region, establishing and maintaining long-term collaborative relationships.
• Participate in industry exhibitions and forums to enhance the company’s brand influence and identify potential business opportunities.
• Engage in client development and the integration of government/enterprise channels to accelerate partnership implementation.

2. Full-Cycle Project Management

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from requirements communication, quotation negotiation, and contract signing through to execution and delivery.
• Coordinate internal creative teams, faculty teams, and student workshop resources to ensure projects are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Monitor project budgets and costs, optimizing execution efficiency.

3. Team Collaboration & Process Optimization

• Work closely with academy faculty creative teams, accurately conveying client requirements.
• Streamline and optimize the company's internal operational processes to enhance cross-departmental collaboration efficiency.

Qualifications

1.Education & Experience

• Master’s degree or above.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, business development, or team coordination.
• 2+ years of experience in enterprise investment promotion or project management within a large-scale enterprise is preferred.

2.Professional Skills

• Familiarity with the fundamental workflows of film and television, advertising, animation, or digital content production, with the ability to assess project timelines and costs.
• Excellent business negotiation and contract drafting skills.

3.Comprehensive Qualities

• Strong communication, coordination, and stress management skills, capable of maintaining efficiency while handling multiple parallel tasks.
• Curiosity towards new technologies such as AIGC and digital intelligent content creation, with a willingness to collaboratively explore innovative applications alongside university teams.
• Identification with the "industry-education integration" philosophy, enjoying collaboration with faculty and students to drive mutual growth in education and industry.

4.Resources & Network

• Possession of enterprise client resources or project team management experience is preferred.
• A successful track record of operating large-scale investment promotion commercial projects is preferred.