Lead Product Designer

About the role

This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of Marvel and 20th Century product design and development of licensed products for an area and/or specific categories from concept through production, working with internal teams and licensees. Collaborate with internal and external partners 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

You will report to Sr Mgr-Product Design

A portfolio submission is required with your application.

You will:

• Concept, design, sketch, prototype (including managing art-to-product, review 3D modeling, sample creation, deliver and present trend-right consumer centric product direction that features market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid

• Manage and 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.

• Collaborate with internal partners (Creative Design, Licensing Commercialization, 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

• Collaborate with the greater product design and creative teams to drive up-front trends, overall creative direction and identify future areas of growth within the franchise and across product categories, including the preparation of custom design tools and retail pitches to differentiate by category

• Collaborate with Global Product Design teams and Central Creative Teams on cultural relevant product opportunities

• Lead internal and external agenda-based meetings (licenses, studio partners, regional PD)

• Prepare creative/product retail custom design tools and pitches to differentiate by category

• Onboard new Licensees, DTR, halo partners globally and locally

• Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics

• Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects, running simultaneously with varying levels of complexity

You Have

• 5+ years of experience

• Prior experience leading projects, brands, category & with strong understanding of product development and manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge in hardlines categories and product development process (raw materials, plastic, textiles, 2D and 3D, graphic composition, sculpting, deco, paint master)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to persuade, influence and sell creative/design pov

• Strong product design skills (e.g. 3D/2D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)

• Strong computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, Adobe Suite)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. industrial design, toy design, fashion design)

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.

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The Walt Disney Company 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. 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 multiple product categories; the world's largest children's publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., 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.

The hiring range for this remote position is $113,800.00-$152 ,500.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. 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.