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.
We are seeking an Assistant Product Designer with an Apparel design background. You will support the Apparel teams in the development of specific projects and manage a small single category when needed. The Assistant Designer will assist teams in ensuring the highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all vertical channels of distribution that build brand equity and meet financial targets. In this role, you will design products including Adult, Youth, and Infant apparel.
You will report to the Manager- Product Design
This is a full-time role
You must also submit a digital portfolio. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.
What You Will DoSupport the Apparel Product Design team with concept, design, sketch, prototype (including assisting with art-to-product, sample creation where applicable), deliver and present trend-right consumer centric products that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid.
Assist in design presentation deliverables: room set up, product mock-ups, boards and line review decks.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to assist product team with design and approval of all products
Coordinate product submissions for creative reviews and approvals with design team
Own maintaining product and market samples for the PD team. Ensures storage spaces are clean and organized.
Support Product Design team in sorting and filing duplicate samples/submissions for the team members not in the same office.
Assist the design team with PLM system, design development tool. Own keeping items up to date through the sample and development process.
Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics. Research Initial seasonal trends by category.
Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within timelines. As well as adapt to change.
Required Qualifications & SkillsEntry level Designer experience in Apparel Product Design
Knowledge in Softlines categories (e.g. raw materials, textiles, trims, treatments, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing); understanding of sustainable materials a plus
Knowledge in garment fit and construction. Understanding of Infant/Youth safety standards a plus
Understanding of graphic/artwork applications and techniques- ability to set up production-ready files to communicate desired product execution
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to explain a point of view in a clear positive manner while also flexible with receiving constructive feedback
Strong product design skills (e.g. garment sketching, graphic design, illustration, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)
Demonstrated computer software skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint & Excel.
Experience in 3D garment design programs such as CLO (a plus)
Highly motivated problem solver that pays close attention to detail – excellent calendar adherence and ownership. Self-starter in anticipating and identifying the needs of and how to support the overall team
EducationBachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. industrial design, interior design, fashion design, graphic design with product application or equivalent work experience
Additional InformationDisney 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.
We are seeking an Assistant Product Designer with an Apparel design background. You will support the Apparel teams in the development of specific projects and manage a small single category when needed. The Assistant Designer will assist teams in ensuring the highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all vertical channels of distribution that build brand equity and meet financial targets. In this role, you will design products including Adult, Youth, and Infant apparel.
You will report to the Manager- Product Design
This is a full-time role
You must also submit a digital portfolio. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.
What You Will DoSupport the Apparel Product Design team with concept, design, sketch, prototype (including assisting with art-to-product, sample creation where applicable), deliver and present trend-right consumer centric products that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid.
Assist in design presentation deliverables: room set up, product mock-ups, boards and line review decks.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to assist product team with design and approval of all products
Coordinate product submissions for creative reviews and approvals with design team
Own maintaining product and market samples for the PD team. Ensures storage spaces are clean and organized.
Support Product Design team in sorting and filing duplicate samples/submissions for the team members not in the same office.
Assist the design team with PLM system, design development tool. Own keeping items up to date through the sample and development process.
Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics. Research Initial seasonal trends by category.
Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within timelines. As well as adapt to change.
Required Qualifications & SkillsEntry level Designer experience in Apparel Product Design
Knowledge in Softlines categories (e.g. raw materials, textiles, trims, treatments, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing); understanding of sustainable materials a plus
Knowledge in garment fit and construction. Understanding of Infant/Youth safety standards a plus
Understanding of graphic/artwork applications and techniques- ability to set up production-ready files to communicate desired product execution
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to explain a point of view in a clear positive manner while also flexible with receiving constructive feedback
Strong product design skills (e.g. garment sketching, graphic design, illustration, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)
Demonstrated computer software skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint & Excel.
Experience in 3D garment design programs such as CLO (a plus)
Highly motivated problem solver that pays close attention to detail – excellent calendar adherence and ownership. Self-starter in anticipating and identifying the needs of and how to support the overall team
EducationBachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. industrial design, interior design, fashion design, graphic design with product application or equivalent work experience
Additional InformationDisney 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.
#DCPJobs
#DXMedia
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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