Associate Product Design Manager

3 weeks ago

Glendale CA, United States Consumer Products Games & Publishing Full time

About the Role & Team:

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.

The Associate Product Design Manager will report to the Product Design Manager.

This is a Full-Time role.

Must submit portfolio of relevant work in product design.

What You Will Do:

  • Concept, design, sketch, prototype (including managing art-to-product, 3D modeling, sample creation, fit sessions where applicable), 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

  • 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, as well as onboard new partners

  • 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, 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 innovation and market dynamics

  • Research Initial seasonal trends by category

  • Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within deadline

Required Qualifications & Skills :

  • 1+ years of related experience

  • Solid knowledge in hardlines/softlines categories (raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)

  • Experience working with infant products

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Solid negotiating skills

  • Exceptional product design skills (e.g. 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)

  • Robust computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. toy design, fashion design) or equivalent work experience

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

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The hiring range for this position in California is $92,800 to $124,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.

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