Have you dreamed of joining an expert team that will bring the full might and rich mythology of legendary Marvel characters to help creators make exceptional games? Do you have an acute sense of what makes a video game a truly remarkable player experience? Do your gaming habits often interfere with your sleep? Is there an unrelenting drive inside you to play your part in crafting original, memorable, playable Super Hero stories? We are Marvel Games, home of the team that collaborates with the mightiest companies on Earth to bring groundbreaking games to market.
We are looking for a Product Development Manager to join our team to oversee multiple exciting new projects with the most-talented game companies in the world.
This is a full-time role
You will report to the Executive ProducerSupport the Executive Producer and Senior Manager, Product Development through the concept, development, go-to-market and live services cycles for multiple games.
Be the key point of contact, chief problem solver, and principal collaborator for your external partners’ game development, marketing, and promotional efforts, and assist in solving day-to-day product and creative challenges.
Be a trusted and reliable brand liaison by maintaining strong relationships with partners, ensuring clear and effective lines of communication, and delivering consistent and actionable feedback.
Identify product risks and recommend mitigation solutions that ensure game projects meet product and strategic goals.
Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to ensure brand authenticity and quality, and effectively guide projects from development to launch and through live operations.
Play, dissect, and analyze games throughout development to certify their gaming appeal and market readiness.
You Are (Qualifications):A Seasoned Pro – You have considerable experience in development or publishing roles in the AAA PC, Console, or Mobile game space at industry-leading game companies.
Multi-Disciplined – You are versatile and familiar with numerous aspects of game making and publishing: production, design, tech, sales, marketing, PR, social media, analytics, monetization, and live services.
Thoughtful – You take ownership over your game projects and are always figuring out newer and better ways to do your job smarter, faster and more effectively. You have a willingness to learn and embrace new ideas that optimize and potentially diversify the way we operate.
A People Person – You always seek to foster deep and productive relationships with the people around you and treat them the way you wish to be treated - within the team, within the company, and with all our external partners. You understand that these relationships are built through effective, frequent, and timely communication. You strive to lead by example.
Inclusive – You are open-minded and respectful of difference. We work globally with teams that operate internationally. Inclusivity is a pillar of Marvel thinking and must be one of yours.
An Optimizer – Marvel Games has a bottom-line focused, lean, fast, startup-like culture. You need to be nimble, and willing to wear many hats, but in exchange, you get the freedom to accomplish amazing things.
A Game Connoisseur – You are well versed and passionate about current trends in gaming, including mobile, console, PC, VR, and competitive gaming.
Passionate about Marvel – We are obsessed with our Super Heroes across all mediums: games, comics, toys, film, TV, and many others. You are too.
You Have:At least 5 years of experience in development, publishing, or partnership management positions at industry-leading game companies.
Shipped at least one AAA mobile or console title, ideally with experience in working on post-launch Live Service operations.
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.
The Senior Manager, Store Design is a knowledgeable specialist and strategic leader responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of retail environments across Walt Disney Parks, Resorts, and Disney Signature Experiences, ensuring every space reflects Disney's storytelling, brand standards, and guest-centric excellence in our theme parks, resorts, cruise, vacation, travel, and retail destinations.
This is a Full-Time role
You will report to the Director, Store Design & Development
What You Will DoIn this management role, you will lead multiple related store design teams, guiding concept development, design execution, and project delivery for retail locations that support Walt Disney World and special locations creative, guest-focused, and consumer-driven business. You will set departmental strategies and priorities, allocate resources, and partner across operations, merchandising, facilities, and external vendors to deliver innovative, on-brand environments that elevate the guest and consumer experience. This role matters because it connects design vision to business goals, requiring a strategic, collaborative, detail-oriented leader who can mentor others, manage complexity, and drive results in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Lead and manage day-to-day store design activities from concept through project completion, ensuring alignment with business goals, brand standards, and operational needs.
Oversee the creation of design concepts, store layouts, finish selections, fixture design, and visual storytelling elements that bring Disney stories to life in retail environments.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Store Design & Development team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and an inclusive, team-oriented culture.
Review, interpret, and provide direction on architectural drawings, engineering documents, and vendor shop drawings to ensure accuracy, adherence to design intent, and compliance with codes and standards.
Drive project management excellence by managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deliverables meet established timelines, budgets, and quality expectations in fast-paced environments.
Monitor and manage all design milestones and deliverables, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain project momentum and schedule integrity.
Resolve design issues quickly during construction and build-out phases, partnering with internal and external teams to protect design intent and guest experience.
Lead cross-functional meetings to align design direction, communicate changes, and ensure seamless coordination across partners and stakeholders.
Represent Store Design as the subject matter expert in internal and external forums, providing guidance, recommendations, and design leadership while influencing without direct authority.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with partners across Operations, Merchandising, Facilities, Architecture & Engineering, and external vendors to support shared objectives and guest-focused outcomes.
Contribute to departmental innovation by supporting pilot programs, process improvements, and new design initiatives that enhance creative, consumer, and operational performance.
Ensure all projects reflect Disney's commitment to quality, storytelling, and exceptional guest experience across theme parks, resorts, cruise, and retail locations.
Define strategies, expectations, and priorities that connect team responsibilities to company-wide goals, empowering teams to pursue solutions for both immediate and future challenges.
Required Qualifications & Skills:Minimum 8+ years of experience in retail design, store planning, or related architectural design roles including branded architecture or experiential design, with a major retail company or top design agency.
3+ years of management experience leading professional design teams.
Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering documents, shop drawings, and specifications.
Deep knowledge of building codes, retail design standards, and construction processes for store environments.
Ability to communicate design concepts visually and verbally to leadership and cross-functional partners, including executive stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects with strict adherence to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Demonstrated success working within cross-functional teams and influencing without authority in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Project).
Proficiency in 3D rendering and visualization tools and familiarity with CAD-based workflows.
Strong organizational, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills; results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to operate independently while escalating appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in leadership roles within multi-unit or experiential retail environments such as theme parks, resorts, cruise, or destination retail.
Expert skills in 3D modeling, CAD, and rendering tools (e.g., SketchUp, Rhino, 3DS, Enscape, VRay) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite for environmental and retail graphics.
Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Project Management, or related field with emphasis on retail or experiential environments preferred
Additional Information:Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world!
The Disney Store Planning organization is responsible for developing a strategic financial plan to drive growth and profitability and deliver on the Guest experience. The team is the foundation of the DisneyStore.com Channel and works in partnership with Merchandising and Sourcing to deliver a range of items relevant to Disney Stores (e-commerce and brick-and-mortar).
You and your teams will drive a quarterly/annual financial strategy for an assortment across multiple categories, based on detailed knowledge of business insights and analytics, marketplace trends, and guest mix across channels. You will evaluate the assortment and react to in-season performance, trends, and takeaways to inform & adjust current and future seasons’ financial and inventory positioning. You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of all key financial performance indicators to build recommendations and influence the broader organization's execution.
The Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning, will report to the Director - Planning & Allocation and lead a team of 2 direct and 3 second-level reports.
This is a full-time role.
What You Will Do:Lead the team that creates Category Plans, including weekly, monthly, and annual forecasts
Drive the business with full accountability for revenue and cost of goods for an area of responsibility
Own the pre-season & in-season planning, including forecasting and inventory open-to-buy management to drive growth and profitability
Analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions that provide actionable insights
Lead the development of monthly/annual cause-of-change models
Translate business performance drivers and metrics into informative analysis and recommendations, influencing organizational decisions
Identify pricing and liquidation opportunities for your division to manage inventory liability
Lead cross-functional merchandise meetings, provide input on product performance, assortment strategies, and inventory positioning
Mentor & develop team members’ skills to continually build bench strength and broaden career path opportunities
Required Qualifications & Skills:6+ years of experience in merchandise planning, financial analysis, and/or strategy development
Leadership experience guiding and motivating hard-working teams with an excellent track record of achievement, advancement, and performance
Use financial forecasting, analytical, and communication skills to turn business performance data into useful insights and recommendations for senior leaders
Proven ability to shape business decisions, influence partners, and build relationships across the company
Apply storytelling techniques to financial data and present it to leaders at various levels
Ability to meet timelines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced and vibrant environment
Familiarity with retail planning software or systems, MS Office, Excel, and an understanding of Business Intelligence tools
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:Knowledge of retail planning software or systems such as Oracle MFP (Merchandise Financial Planning)
Understanding of Business Intelligence tools, including MicroStrategy
Proficiency in interpreting Tableau reports and leveraging the insights to enhance business performance
Self-starter with natural curiosity and the ability to deal with ambiguity
Ability to work within a sophisticated matrix organization and find creative solutions
Required Education:Bachelor’s Degree and/or 6+ years of related experience
Preferred Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or other related fields
Additional Information:Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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