Product Designer- Home Soft Goods

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

1d•$79,400 - $106,400•Onsite

About The Position

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world. The Product Designer is responsible for the day-to-day execution of product design and development of licensed products 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. This is a full-time role You will report to the Manager, Product Design

Requirements

2+ years of related experience preferred
Solid knowledge in softlines categories including home goods & home decor (raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid negotiating skills
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)
Strong computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g., industrial design, toy design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design) or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

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
Assist in the onboarding of new partners
Develop and design product mock-ups, compile line sheets for line reviews, layout creative presentations, and retail pitch decks
Collaborate with the design manager to design and approve products
Coordinate product submissions for creative reviews and approvals with design team
Organize and maintain product and market samples
Establish and maintain relationships with Licensees, Vendors and internal partners overseeing all creative aspects of product development.
Collaborate with internal partners and external partners to design and approve all products
Research Initial seasonal trends by category. Monitors competitors, product innovation and market dynamics
Multi-tasks and prioritizes multiple design projects within deadlines