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Reporting to the Director, Creative, the Lead Designer plays a key role in driving high‑quality creative execution across graphic design, brand systems, and marketing creative. This role supports complex projects and initiatives, translates creative vision into impactful design solutions, and contributes to the evolution of creative standards and ways of working across the team. The Lead Creative Designer balances strong hands‑on design craft with project leadership, collaboration, and mentorship. This role supports broader business and product initiatives while ensuring creative work is aligned, scalable, and executed with excellence.
Job Responsibility:
Manage high‑level, complex design projects from concept through execution across multiple platforms, categories, and markets
Translate creative direction and briefs into cohesive visual systems, brand expressions, and design solutions
Operate as a hands‑on designer, producing work that demonstrates strong craft, clarity of thinking, and attention to detail
Apply judgment to balance creative ambition with project requirements, timelines, and partner needs
Serve as a creative lead on assigned initiatives, coordinating design efforts and supporting alignment across stakeholders
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Franchise, Product, Retail, and Commercial partners to deliver integrated creative solutions
Provide clear creative guidance and feedback to designers and cross‑functional partners to ensure consistency and quality
Support efficient workflows by clarifying scope, success criteria, and expectations at the outset of projects
Stay informed on design trends, cultural signals, and industry best practices relevant to consumer products, entertainment, and lifestyle
Apply trend awareness thoughtfully to ensure creative output feels relevant and audience‑appropriate
Contribute ideas and perspectives that help elevate creative thinking while remaining grounded in brand and business context
Present creative concepts, design rationale, and work‑in‑progress clearly and confidently to internal partners
Develop presentation materials that effectively communicate creative intent and design decisions
Adapt communication style to suit a range of audiences and project needs
Requirements:
5 years of progressive experience in graphic design or closely related creative disciplines
Strong portfolio demonstrating high‑quality, multi‑channel creative work and design systems
Proven ability to lead complex design projects and work independently with minimal guidance
Demonstrated strength in visual design, typography, composition, and storytelling
Strong collaboration and communication skills within cross‑functional environments
Comfort operating in fast‑paced environments with multiple priorities and deadlines
Nice to have:
Experience within consumer products, entertainment, fashion/lifestyle, or retail environments
Familiarity working with licensing partners and external agencies
Understanding of commercial considerations that influence creative development
What we offer:
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits