Associate Product Design Manager - Consumer Product Accessories
Company: Parks, Experiences and Products
Location: Hanson
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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 pyramid
- 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 while maximizing profitability
- 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, 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 products
- Monitor competitors, product innova,tion and market
dynamics
- Research and anticipate initial seasonal trends by
category
- Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within
deadlineQualifications:
- 3+ years of related experience
- Solid knowledge in hardlines/softlines categories (raw
materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition,
manufacturing)
- Knowledge utilizing styles guides
- Proven negotiating and presentation skills
- Experienced 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)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.This position is located in
Orlando, FL
Keywords: Parks, Experiences and Products, Boston , Associate Product Design Manager - Consumer Product Accessories, Executive , Hanson, Massachusetts
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