Associate Product Design Manager
Parks, Experiences and Products
14,179 reviews
Tampa, FL 33609
Parks, Experiences and Products
14,179 reviews
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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 position will report to Senior Manager Product Design.
Responsibilities :
• Concept, design, sketch, prototype (including managing art-to-product, 3D modeling, and sample creation 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 approvals through online systems and collaborative approval meetings, ensuring high quality standards, 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
Basic Qualifications :
• 3 years of related experience
• Solid knowledge in hardlines categories (raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
• Demonstrated product design skills (e.g. 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, and final mechanical art)
• Proficient computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, KeyNote)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience
Preferred Education :
Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience
Additional Information :
Benefits and Perks: 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
This role is based in Orlando, FL.
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