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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 Lucas, Marvel & 20th Century licensed products for Adult apparel 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.
Job Responsibility
End-to-End Product Management
Lead product and licensed packaging approvals through online systems and collaborative meetings, providing detailed feedback and creative direction to external licensees
Maintain high quality standards in character execution, in-depth storytelling, color, material, form, and function while maximizing profitability
Research seasonal trends by category and monitor competitors, market dynamics, and product innovations to deliver trend-right, consumer-centric product lines
Develop and design product mock-ups and layout creative presentations, POV boards, licensee & retailer rollouts, retail & new brand pitch decks, joint business planning presentations, studio swing support, and visual merchandising displays
Onboard new partners and establish strong relationships with licensees, vendors, and internal teams, managing all creative aspects of product development
Contribute to the curation and visual merchandising of the Product Development Lab
Partner with a vast network of internal and external stakeholders to design and approve products
Successfully multi-task and manage multiple design projects under tight deadlines, with the flexibility to quickly pivot and reprioritize as business needs shift
Requirements
4+ years of related experience in product development, fashion design, or merchandising, specifically within the Adult Apparel category (Softlines)
Solid understanding of apparel construction, fabrication, sketching, and graphics/print techniques, including the creative manipulation of art, fabrics, and trims
Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent verbal and written communication
Proven experience multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple design projects within deadline
Strong computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, Keynote for deck creation) and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) for creating mock-ups and presentations, as well as experience navigating online product approval workflow systems (e.g., OPA or similar PLM software)
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g., industrial design, toy design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design) or equivalent work experience
Nice to have
Knowledge/passion for TWDC franchises such as Lucasfilm, Marvel & 20th Century
Experience with full product design lifecycle including working with licensed consumer products
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
Experience providing clear, actionable feedback to our partners (internal and external)
What we offer
health and savings benefits
educational opportunities
special extras that only Disney can provide
bonus and/or long-term incentive units
full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits