Accessories & Headwear Assistant Designer
Company: Disney Experiences
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
About the Role & TeamAt 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 DesignThis is a full-time roleWhat 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
timelinesRequired Qualifications & Skills
- Entry-level product design 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
detailEducation
- Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g. industrial design,
accessories design, fashion design) or equivalent work
experienceAdditional InformationDisney 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.#DXMedia#LI-VS2#CPGPJOBS
Keywords: Disney Experiences, Tampa , Accessories & Headwear Assistant Designer, Other , Kissimmee, Florida
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