Lead Product Designer

Disney; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Glendale seeks a Lead Product Designer to oversee end-to-end product design for Disney and Pixar accessories across tiers, translating insights into consumer-focused lines. You will lead cross-functional collaboration to safeguard brand integrity, color, materials, and profitability while managing approvals and showroom initiatives.

The role sits onsite in Glendale, CA, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Product Design, with a focus on delivering fashion-forward, quality products and driving

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related product design experience.
• Experience with hardlines and softlines product development.
• Demonstrated negotiation, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; Keynote experience preferred.
• Product design capabilities including 3D design, technical design, sketching, art application and manipulation, final mechanical art, and fabric and trim identification.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design from concept through final approval, including trend research, silhouette sketching, mood boards, art-to-product development, 2D/3D mock-ups, prototypes, sample creation, and fit sessions, as applicable.
• Develop consumer-centric, trend-right product lines that deliver strong fashion, function, storytelling, quality, and price-value across tiers of the value pyramid.
• Manage product and packaging approvals through online systems and collaborative review meetings, maintaining character integrity, color, materials, form, function, and profitability standards within established turnaround times.
• Create line sheets, creative presentations, retail pitch decks, and product mock-ups; present concepts and recommendations to internal and external partners across multiple platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, content providers, licensees, and retail partners to develop and approve products while addressing creative, technical, legal, cultural, sourcing, and business requirements.
• Monitor competitors, product innovation, consumer behavior, seasonal trends, and the retail landscape to identify category opportunities and inform design direction.
• Prioritize and manage multiple design projects and requests to meet deadlines and defined expectations.
• Organize contractual samples for archival and maintain accurate product records.
• Support setup and teardown for the quarterly Product Design Lab showroom and represent the team in relevant meetings.

Skills

Product design experience

Negotiation

Presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Acrobat

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Keynote

Job description

Job Posting Title

Lead Product Designer

Req ID

10161719

Job Description

Job Summary

The Lead Product Designer supports Disney and Pixar accessory categories for toddlers through adults, including headwear, hosiery, cold-weather accessories, and other miscellaneous categories. Under general management supervision, this role leads product design from concept through approval, translating consumer insights and market trends into high-quality, consumer-focused product lines across channels of distribution. The role builds strong cross-functional partnerships to strengthen brand equity and support financial goals.

This role will sit onsite in Glendale, CA and report directly to the Sr. Manager, Product Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design from concept through final approval, including trend research, silhouette sketching, mood boards, art-to-product development, 2D/3D mock-ups, prototypes, sample creation, and fit sessions, as applicable.
• Develop consumer-centric, trend-right product lines that deliver strong fashion, function, storytelling, quality, and price-value across tiers of the value pyramid.
• Manage product and packaging approvals through online systems and collaborative review meetings, maintaining character integrity, color, materials, form, function, and profitability standards within established turnaround times.
• Create line sheets, creative presentations, retail pitch decks, and product mock-ups; present concepts and recommendations to internal and external partners across multiple platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, content providers, licensees, and retail partners to develop and approve products while addressing creative, technical, legal, cultural, sourcing, and business requirements.
• Monitor competitors, product innovation, consumer behavior, seasonal trends, and the retail landscape to identify category opportunities and inform design direction.
• Prioritize and manage multiple design projects and requests to meet deadlines and defined expectations.
• Organize contractual samples for archival and maintain accurate product records.
• Support setup and teardown for the quarterly Product Design Lab showroom and represent the team in relevant meetings.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related product design experience.
• Working knowledge of hardlines and softlines product development, including raw materials, plastics, textiles, print and pattern, graphic composition, and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated negotiation, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; Keynote experience preferred.
• Product design capabilities including 3D design, technical design, sketching, art application and manipulation, final mechanical art, and fabric and trim identification.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Salary

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $117,200.00-$157,100.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment

NA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business

NA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category

Product Design - Licensing

Employment Type

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

Glendale, CA, USA

Date Posted

2026-10-07