Assoc Product Design Mgr

This role will report directly to the Manager, Product Design and sit onsite in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.

About the role

We are seeking an Associate Product Designer with an apparel/graphic design background. Responsible for a specific range of products within the Men’s & Boy’s Softlines category, you will build strong peer and team relationships to ensure high-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.

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, sketch, prototype (fit sessions, production art), 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.
• 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, Sourcing and Tech Design, 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, 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 deadlines.

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of related experience.
• Solid knowledge in softlines categories (raw materials, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid negotiating skills.
• Strong product design skills (e.g., technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification).
• Strong computer software skills (e.g., MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., fashion design, graphic design, textile design) or equivalent work experience (apparel or graphic preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Graphic Design, Textile Design, or Typography experience.

Pay

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,500.00–$128,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.