Sr Product Designer (PH)

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

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Glendale, CA is seeking a Product Designer, Hard lines, to design Disney Pixar toys such as action figures, vehicles, plush and roleplay. You will collaborate with licensees and vendors, manage approvals, and contribute creative ideas to grow the business.

You will report to the Manager, Global Product Design, Hardlines Disney and Pixar and work onsite in Glendale. The role is a 12‑month project hire or internal assignment with no guaranteed permanence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent design experience.
• 2+ years designing toys from concept to production.
• Solid knowledge in hardlines categories and materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in 3D product design, technical design and art manipulation.
• Proficient with MS Office, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops Disney Pixar toys including action figures, vehicles, plush and roleplay.
• Maintains relationships with licensees and vendors across creative processes.
• Manages product approvals in OPA with revisions and comments.
• Contributes to new ideas and product initiatives to build the business.
• Presents concepts to management and cross‑functional partners.

Skills

Toy design experience

Verbal and written communication

Product design skills

Computer software skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (industrial design, toy design, fashion design) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Within Disney Consumer Products our team is responsible for partnering with licensees to design and deliver exceptional products, extending the brand into the daily lives of families and fans around the world. We create toys, plush, collectibles, and a wide range of merchandise that inspire children, adults and fans through Disney storytelling, innovation, and exceptional product design. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team leading the design, development, and execution of Disney Consumer Products.

OVERVIEW

As a Product Designer, Hard lines, you will be responsible for creating dynamic products within core Disney Pixar properties, working with teams to extend existing business and generate new businesses. This role will work with licensees to design new and innovative products every season for action figures, vehicles, roleplay and plush that inspire children, adults and fans through Disney storytelling, innovation, and exceptional product design. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, designing, developing, and executing Disney Consumer Products.

This role will report directly to the Manger, Global Product Design, Hardlines Disney and Pixar and sit onsite in Glendale, CA.

This role is a 12-month project hire (PH) or Internal Assignment (IA) position with no guarantee of permanent employment (length of role may change based on business needs).

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for product design and packaging development for Disney Pixar toys including action figures, vehicles, plush, and roleplay.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Licensees and Vendors. Works with licensees in all creative aspects of product development.
• Handles product approvals including creative revisions, uploading and downloading in OPA (Online Product Approval software), detailed comments, and prioritizing approvals within allotted time.
• Ensures product design excellence by making character and product corrections, creating new artwork and making artistic contributions to new initiatives.
• Applies knowledge of new trends and innovation in marketplace.
• Formulates creative ideas and products to build business.
• Presents and sells ideas to management, cross-functional partners, and licensees.
• Coordinates with Manager on new projects and scheduled deadlines.
• Works directly with key content partners at Pixar Studios and manages product feedback for licensees.
• Limited domestic travel for onsite product approval with licensees and trade shows.
• Exhibits ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. industrial design, toy design, fashion design) or equivalent years of relevant design experience

• 2 years of related experience designing toys, from concept through production.

• Solid knowledge in hardlines categories (raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong 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)

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,500.00-$128,000.00 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.