Apparel Product Design Associate – Softlines

Disney Experiences; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Experiences is seeking an Associate Product Design Manager for Softlines Men’s & Boy’s Apparel in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL. You will drive trend-right product lines, lead design concepts, and collaborate across studio teams to deliver premium, consumer-focused apparel.

Requirements include 2-3+ years in related roles, strong softlines knowledge, and proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator. On-site role with a competitive salary and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of related experience.
• Solid knowledge in softlines categories (raw materials, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid negotiating skills.
• Strong product design skills (e.g. 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).

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, sketch, prototype (fit sessions, production art), deliver and present trend-right consumer centric product lines.
• Develop and design product mock-ups, compile line sheets for line reviews, layout creative presentations, and retail pitch decks.
• Collaborate with internal partners (Creative Design, Brand Merchandising, Sourcing and Tech Design, BERGs, CBM, Legal, Business Affairs, Product Integrity, Integrated Retail, BPM, Public Affairs, D&I teams, Cultural Consultants) and external partners (Studios & Disney Channel Content Providers, Games, Publishing, WDI, DTR Partners) to design and approve all products.
• Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics.
• Research Initial seasonal trends by category.
• Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within deadline.]
• The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,500.00-$128,000.00 per year and in Orlando, FL is $91,000 to $121,900 per year.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Product design

MS Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Disney Experiences is seeking an Associate Product Design Manager for Softlines Men’s & Boy’s Apparel in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL. You will drive trend-right product lines, lead design concepts, and collaborate across studio teams to deliver premium, consumer-focused apparel.

Requirements include 2-3+ years in related roles, strong softlines knowledge, and proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator. On-site role with a competitive salary and health benefits.