Sr Product Designer

Disney Consumer Products is seeking a Senior Product Designer that will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of product design and development of Disney, Pixar, Lucas, Marvel, & 20th Century licensed products for Costumes (and accessories) from concept through production working with internal teams and licensees. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (licensing, and flex business models that build brand equity and meet financial targets.)

The role is full time and will sit onsite in Glendale, CA reporting to the Manager of Licensed Costumes (COE) for Product Design.

Responsibilities/You will:

• Concept, design, sketch, prototype, 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and deliver trend-right consumer centric product lines that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid

• Execute product and licensed packaging approvals through online systems and collaborative approval meetings, ensuring high quality standards in character execution, in-depth storytelling, color, material, form, and function while maximizing profitability,

• Develop and design product mock-ups, layout creative presentations, POV boards, Activation Kits, and retail pitch decks

• Collaborate with internal partners (Creative Design, Licensing, Commercialization, Global Product Design teams, BERGs, CBM, Legal, Business Affairs, Product Integrity, Integrated Retail, BPM, Public Affairs, Cultural Consultants and external partners to design and approve all products

• Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics

• Research Initial seasonal trends by category

• Responsible for product design and development from concept through final production stages

• Leads and oversees product approvals including creative direction, revisions, & provides detailed feedback to external Licensees

• Establishes and maintains relationships with Licensees, Vendors and internal partners overseeing all creative aspects of product development

• Assist in the onboarding of new partners.

Required Qualifications/You will have:

• 4+ years of professional experience in costume, fashion, apparel or consumer product design/development

• Solid knowledge in hardlines/softlines categories (raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)

• Expertise in Product Prototypes, and an understanding of the manufacturing process, sculpting, tooling, paint master, materials and mechanisms

• Strong product design skills (e.g. 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)

• Experience and expertise in sewing, patternmaking, and costume/fashion design experience appreciated.

• Proven experience multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple design projects within deadline

• Strong computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge/passion for TWDC franchises such as Marvel, Lucas, 20th Century, Disney & Pixar

• Experience with product design within costumes (and other Softline adjacent products) including packaging and product exposure

• Experience with the full Lifecyle of a product all the way through product approvals

• Exposure working with external Licensees and Vendors for feedback, reviews, approvals and more.

• Strong visual & written communication skills to provide clear, actionable feedback to our partners. (i.e. Advanced experience in Adobe Illustrator with ability to create overlays and detailed design revisions)

• Solid negotiating skills

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. Fashion design, Costume Design, Toy Design, industrial design) or equivalent work experience.

Benefits and Perks: 

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. 

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,500.00 to $128,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.