Sr Product Designer

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Disney Consumer Products is seeking a Senior Product Designer 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. This role involves collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure the highest quality, consumer-focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution, utilizing licensing and flex business models to build brand equity and meet financial targets. The position is full-time and will be based onsite in Glendale, CA, reporting to the Manager of Licensed Costumes (COE) for Product Design.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

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 Lifecycle 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.

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.
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.