Product Design & Development Associate - Home Textiles (Fixed-Term Contract) at The Walt Disney Company

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Consumer Products, Home Textiles, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Degree in a related field (e.g., product design) or equivalent experience in a lifestyle product company
Proven experience creating prototypes or models
Up-to-date knowledge of category trends and the broader world of design, with working knowledge of common manufacturing techniques and their application in production
Ability to communicate a clear product design brief and visualize ideas using CAD, digital tools and/or third-party design resources
Strong conceptual and design skills with an eye for colour, shape and detail; understanding of fabric, stitching and graphic applications preferred
Organised, with the ability to deliver to deadlines and budgets as directed
Confident presenter, able to tailor messages to varied internal/external audiences
Skilled at influencing and supporting change across stakeholders
Written and spoken English for business use is essential; other European languages are a plus
Culturally sensitive with understanding of diverse EMEA markets
Proficient with Mac OSX, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and MS Office
Commercial product development experience in relevant categories, or experience in a product design role at a licensee, retail head office or supplier, is beneficial
Some packaging exposure and familiarity with style guides for the OPA system are desirable
Flexibility for UK, European or international travel may be required
Flexible hours may be needed at times to meet business needs

Responsibilities

Run the approvals journey end-to-end, moving submissions swiftly through Disney’s Online Product Approval (OPA) system and ensuring alignment to global product integrity guidelines
Provide clear product design and trend direction to licensees across 2D applications and 3D product, raising the bar on quality, storytelling and brand fit
Train and develop licensees on the Disney brand, our property portfolio, creative assets and approval systems, so partners are set up for success
Make sure the right creative assets are in partners’ hands at the right time to enable great product development
Build and nurture effective relationships with licensees and internal/external stakeholders, collaborating to solve problems and unlock new possibilities
Create product pitches, design visuals and core mock-ups (under the guidance of your manager) that inspire stakeholders and bring ideas to life
Maintain an active knowledge of Disney characters, films, properties, heritage and creative assets, translating that understanding into joyful consumer products
Support regional, local and global initiatives as needed, contributing to cross-market design projects and priorities
Safeguard that all products comply with corporate policies and relevant legislation
Keep a sharp eye on product and graphic trends, leading brands and pop culture, bringing fresh, relevant insights to your category
Join occasional “inspiration” trips to broaden EMEA market understanding and spark innovative, consumer-loved solutions
Be a champion for smarter ways of working, proactively suggesting process and tooling improvements that help the team fly