Associate Product Design Manager- Accessories
Company: Disney Parks,Parks, Experiences and Products
Location: Arvin
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Responsible for product design from start to finish in
Accessories, Handbags, and Footwear under general supervision from
management. Builds strong peer and team relationships 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.This role reports to the Senior Manager, Product Design and
supports the Mickey and Classic Character Franchise with a focus on
Accessories, Handbags, Footwear, and Headwear
categories.Responsibilities : Concept, design, sketch silhouette,
create a prototype (including managing art-to-product, 3D modeling,
sample creation, fit sessions, and electronic breadboards, where
applicable), deliver and present trend-right consumer centric
product lines that feature market-leading fashion design and great
price/value for each tier of the value pyramidExecute 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 while maximizing profitabilityDevelop 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, Licensing
Commercialization, Sourcing and Tech Design, Global Product Design
teams, 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, Licensees, DTR Partners)
to design and approve all productsMonitor competitors, product
innovation and market dynamicsResearch and anticipate initial
seasonal trends by categoryMulti-task and prioritize multiple
design projects within deadlineBasic Qualifications : 3+ years of
related experienceSolid knowledge in hardlines/softlines categories
(raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic
composition, manufacturing)Knowledge utilizing styles guidesProven
negotiating and presentation skillsExperienced 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 (e.g. MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator)Required Education :
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g. fashion design) or
equivalent work experienceAdditional Information : From toys to
apparel, books to games, Disney Consumer Products, Games and
Publishing (CPGP) brings our products, through stories and
characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned
franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20CS, National
Geographic and Star Wars, our efforts to provide new and
experiential products, designed to entertain and inspire, is
industry-leading and category shaping.#CPGPJobs#DPEPFLA
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