Assoc Product Design Mgr

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

2d • $95,500 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

For this role, we are seeking an Associate Product Designer with an apparel/graphic design background. Responsible for a specific range of products of a single category under general supervision from management / leadership. Builds strong peer / team relationships to ensure the highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (licensing, flex business models, vertical and wholesale) that build brand equity and meet financial targets. This role will report directly to the Manager, Product Design and sit onsite in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of related experience
• Solid knowledge in softlines categories (raw materials, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid negotiating skills
• Strong product design skills (e.g. technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)
• Strong computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Nice To Haves

• Graphic Design, Textile Design, Typography

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, sketch, prototype (fit sessions, production art), deliver and present trend-right consumer centric product lines that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid
• Develop and design product mock-ups, compile line sheets for line reviews, layout creative presentations, and retail pitch decks
• Collaborate with internal partners (Creative Design, Brand Merchandising, Sourcing and Tech Design, BERGs, CBM, Legal, Business Affairs, Product Integrity, Integrated Retail, BPM, Public Affairs, D&I teams, Cultural Consultants) and external partners (Studios & Disney Channel Content Providers, Games, Publishing, WDI, DTR Partners) to design and approve all products
• Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics
• Research Initial seasonal trends by category
• Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within deadline

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level