EMEA Soft Lines PD Designer

Netflix, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company is seeking an experienced candidate to lead the development and execution of consumer products. The role requires 10+ years in consumer products or retail industries, with a strong understanding of design, licensing, and retail trends. The ideal candidate excels in organization and time management, and proficiency in English with another European language is preferred. This position is based in the United Kingdom, offering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within consumer products or retail-related industries.
• Knowledge of design for consumer products.
• Strong contacts and network across key markets within the EMEA licensing & retail landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Netflix properties.
• Manage third-party approval processes.
• Support partners with onboarding to online PD tool.

Skills

Experience in consumer products

Design knowledge for consumer products

Knowledge of licensing landscape

Understanding of retail and industry trends

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Fluency in English and another European language

Job description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in more than 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Netflix is pursuing consumer products because we believe it will drive meaningful show awareness and buzz with more tangible, curated ways to interact with our most popular content and in effect, drive long‑term revenue. We want licensed merchandise to help promote our titles and build them into franchises so they become part of the zeitgeist for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Netflix properties in how they turn up across all softlines and softline adjacent partners.
• Ownership of third‑party approval processes for these partners.
• Eye for detail and discernment; recognize incorrect use of Netflix IP on concepts as per style guide guidelines and required legal attribution on branding and packaging solutions.
• Time management skills to uphold contractual deadlines for approvals at all stages of development.
• Support partners with onboarding to online PD tool and provide directions on asset usage.
• Creative lead for the POD creative within EMEA.
• Development for the EMEA design team: presentation creation, trend research and pitches.
• Manage freelancers and outside agencies to develop creative tools such as mood boards, product mock‑ups and other needs to assist in driving the creative direction of products from infant to adult.
• Able to manage DTR relationships, ensuring consistent creative alignment, timely approvals and strong collaboration between retail partners and internal teams.
• Sample management: maintain an organized sample archive and ensure samples are available for presentations, reviews and showcases.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within consumer products or retail‑related industries.
• Knowledge of design for consumer products.
• Knowledge of the licensing landscape with strong contacts and network across key markets within the EMEA licensing & retail landscape.
• Knowledge of retail and industry trends.
• High level of organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and time‑manage across multiple deadlines.
• English with an additional European language is preferred.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates.

If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.