Job Summary:

You will manage the product development of Hardlines items for the Disney Junior, Disney Channel, Mickey & Classic characters and Pixar businesses. Your success is dependent on the capability to design and manufacture product to the highest possible standard.

Additionally, the building of positive peer, team and key stakeholder relationships is necessary in ensuring the highest quality, consumer-focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution, (including licensing, flex business models, vertical and wholesale) that build brand equity, provide an outstanding experience for the guest, and meet financial targets.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Product Design

Responsibilities:

You Will:

• Design, sketch, prototype (including managing art-to-product, 3D modeling, sample creation, fit sessions, and electronic breadboards, where applicable
• Create trend-right, consumer centric product lines that feature market-leading innovation and provide price/value for the Disney guest and present on them.
• Complete product and licensed packaging approvals through online systems and collaborative approval meetings, ensuring quality in character execution, in-depth storytelling, color, material, form and function while maximizing profitability, and onboarding new partners
• Develop product mock-ups, compile line sheets for line reviews, create and partner on key stakeholder presentations, and retail pitch decks
• Work with internal partners (Creative Design, Brand Merchandising, Licensing Commercialization, Sourcing and Tech Design, Global Product Design teams, 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, Licensees, DTR Partners) to design and approve all products
• Monitor competitors, product trends and new ideas and market dynamics
• Research initial seasonal trends by category
• Remain current on consumer trends and communicate opportunities where these can be applied
• Work on multiple design projects simultaneously within deadlines

Basic Qualifications:

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in design related field (e.g. industrial design, product design, toy design)
• 3+ years of related experience
• Have comprehensive knowledge of toy product categories and product development (including, raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition and manufacturing)
• Negotiation skills
• Outstanding product design skills (e.g. 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art)
• Computer software skills (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3-D modeling skills)

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disney’s iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world’s largest children’s publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Global Product Development and Creative, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Disney Global Product Development and Creative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.