Associate Technical Product Designer - Accessories
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10145976 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Mar. 25, 2026Job Summary:
We are seeking an Associate Technical Product Designer with an accessories design background. Supporting the accessories teams, with the creation and maintenance of seasonal technical sketches and tech packs. Ensuring samples have 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 primary focus on bags and small goods, secondary headwear, footwear, and socks.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate and support product design team with technical sketch views and tech pack creation, prototype deliver trend-right consumer centric products that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid.
Build, standardize, and maintain technical block library for broader team use.
Own technical sample reviews and communication: review samples and notate discrepancies from the tech pack.
Communicate technical comments back to vendors via PLM and email.
Conduct R&D on new silos.
Assist design team with PLM system, design development tool. Own keeping items up to date through the sample and development process.
Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics as it pertains to fit and function.
Prioritize multiple design projects within deadline
Qualifications:
3+ years of related work experience.
Portfolio examples with a special focus on accessory technical specifications (tech packs).
Knowledge in hardlines/softlines categories (e.g. raw materials, textiles, print, sewing, construction, patternmaking, manufacturing).
Strong problem-solving skills: costing, construction, corrections to achieve the best outcome for the organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain a point of view in a clear positive manner while also flexible with receiving constructive feedback.
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)
Demonstrated computer software skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint & Excel.
Highly motivated problem solver that pays close attention to detail.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. industrial design, accessories design, fashion design) 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.
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.