Manager Product Design - Marvel Apparel, Accessories & Home - O&O
Company: Disney Parks,Parks, Experiences and Products
Location: Stinson Beach
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
The Product Design Manager is responsible for the day-to-day
execution of product design and development of Marvel softlines
categories (apparel, accessories & home) from concept through
production for our vertical, flex business models and wholesale
channels of distribution. You will collaborate with internal and
external partners to ensure the highest quality, consumer focused,
trend-right product lines that build brand equity and meet
financial targets. This role will report to the Sr. Manager -
Product Design.Responsibilities : Concept, design, & prototype
(including managing art-to-product, sample creation, fit sessions,
where applicable), deliver and present trend-right consumer centric
product lines that feature market-leading innovation and great
price/value for each tier of the value pyramidManage and develop
direct report(s) through on-going feedback on performance and
weekly touch bases to review deliverablesLead direct reports to
execute product design by ensuring high quality standards in
character execution, in-depth storytelling, color, material, form
and function while maximizing profitabilitySpearhead packaging
needs and approvals through online product approval system and
collaborative cross functional meetings.Develop collaborative
relationships with studio & creative partners to ensure prompt
product feedback and approvalsUnderstand global trends that
translate into commercially viable product ideasLead design
direction and trend execution for each seasonParticipate in
cross-functional team meetings, kick-off calls and brainstorms,
share best practices with team members and broader
organizationsAbility to shift priorities quickly to meet the needs
of a constantly changing businessMonitor competitors, product
innovation and market dynamicsCollaborate with internal partners
(Creative Design, Brand Merchandising, Sourcing and Tech Design,
BERGs, D&I teams, Cultural Consultants) and external partners
(Studios & Disney Channel Content Providers, Games, Publishing,
WDI, & Licensees to design and approve all productsCollaborate with
the greater product design and creative teams to drive up-front
trends, overall creative direction and identify future areas of
growth within the franchise and across product categories,
including the preparation of custom design tools and retail pitches
to differentiate by categoryManage team to prepare creative and
product design tools for internal leadership and cross divisional
presentationsManage and prioritize a variety of multiple design
projects, running simultaneously with varying levels of
complexityBe an innovative thinker who embraces change and taking
on new challengesBasic Qualifications : 5+ years of experiencePrior
experience leading othersStrong knowledge in hardlines/softlines
categories (raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern,
graphic composition, manufacturing)Strong verbal and written
communication skillsStrong negotiating skillsStrong product design
skills (e.g. 3D product design, technical design, sketching,
creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art,
fabric and trim identification)Strong computer software skills
(e.g. MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator)#LI-JS7Required Education :
Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g. industrial design, toy
design, fashion design)Additional Information : This job is located
in Kissimmee, FL.Our Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards
package to help you live your best life. This includes healthcare
(medical/ vision / dental) and retirement savings benefits,
educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can
provide. Learn more about our cast member benefits and perks at
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. #CPGPJobs#DPEPFLA
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