Assistant Product Designer- Accessories
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10098980 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 18, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
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.
We are seeking an Assistant Product Designer with an accessories design background for this role! You will support the accessories teams in the development of specific projects while managing a small single category when needed. You will assist teams in ensuring the highest quality, consumer-focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (flex business models, vertical and wholesale) that build brand equity and meet financial targets. Products include headwear, ear headbands, hair accessories, footwear, socks, bags, and small goods.
You will report to the Sr. Manager- Product Design
This is a full-time role
What You Will Do
Support product design team with Concept, design, sketch, prototypes (including assisting with art-to-product, sample creation where applicable), deliver and present trend-right consumer-centric products that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid.
Assist in design presentation deliverables: room set up, product mock-ups, boards and line review decks.
Collaborate with internal partners (Creative Design, Brand Merchandising, Sourcing and Tech Design, Global Product Design teams, Legal, Business Affairs, Product Integrity, D&I teams, Cultural Consultants) and external partners (Studios & Disney Channel Content Providers, Pixar, Lucas & Marvel, WDI, Licensees, DTR Partners) to assist product team with design and approval of all products
Coordinate product submissions for creative reviews and approvals with design team
Own organizing and maintaining product and market samples
Own product design inputs for packaging submissions
Assist design team with PLM system, and design development tool. Own keeping items up to date through the sample and development process.
Monitor competitors, product innovation, and market dynamics. Research Initial seasonal trends by category.
Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within timelines
Required Qualifications & Skills
Entry-level related experience
Knowledge in hardlines/softlines categories (e.g. raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to explain a point of view in a clear positive manner while also being flexible with receiving constructive feedback
Strong product design skills (e.g.technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)
Demonstrated computer software skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint & Excel
Highly motivated problem solver who pays close attention to detail
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. industrial design, accessories 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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with 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. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.