Knowledge in softlines categories (e.g., raw materials, silver smithing, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong product design skills (e.g., 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification, CAD sketches)
Strong computer software skills (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Keynote, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Senior year preferred; pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Product Design with emphasis on bags, backpacks, footwear, headwear, hosiery, jewelry, timing, and vision
Portfolio required (link on résumé, emphasizing Point of View/Trend Boards and knowledge of jewelry design; applications without portfolio and writing samples incomplete)
Enrolled in accredited college/university, pursuing degree, taking at least one class at time of application, OR in Disney College Program/Internship
Not completed one year of continual employment on Disney Internship or Disney College Program
Aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Able to provide own housing in Glendale, CA area
Reliable transportation to/from work
Responsibilities
Develop and design product mock-ups, gather images and layout creative presentations, and trend point of view boards
Collaborate with Sr. Managers and Design managers to design, approve, and review products and packaging while collaborating on feedback
Create templates for design point of view boards for creative rollouts
Pull cross-category product trends for Accessories
Assist in pulling art direction and assets for collaborations
Monitor competitors, product innovation, and market dynamics
Research initial seasonal trends by category
Sample management and organization
Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within deadlines
Assist with a large volume of packaging approvals
Support teams with OPA - Online Product Approvals system
Support Accessories teams (bags, backpacks, footwear, headwear, hosiery, jewelry, timing, vision) in project development, manage small single category when needed
Skills
product design
3D design
technical design
sketching
trend research
softlines
textiles
graphic design
packaging design
sample management
Adobe Photoshop
Illustrator
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