Lead Product Designer

Disney Experiences supports Disney and Pixar accessory categories with product design work that moves from early concept to final approval. As a Lead Product Designer , you will translate consumer insights and market trends into fashion-forward, consumer-focused product lines, partnering across teams to strengthen brand equity and help meet financial goals. This role is onsite in Glendale, CA and reports to the Sr. Manager, Product Design . What you’ll do 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. Create consumer-centric, trend-right product lines that balance fashion , function , storytelling , quality , and price-value across tiers. Manage product and packaging approvals using online systems and collaborative review meetings, ensuring standards for character integrity, color, materials, form, function, and profitability are met within established turnaround times. Produce line sheets, creative presentations, retail pitch decks, and product mock-ups; present concepts and recommendations to internal and external partners across multiple platforms. Collaborate 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. Track competitors, product innovation, consumer behavior, seasonal trends, and the retail landscape to identify category opportunities and guide design direction. Prioritize and manage multiple design projects 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. What you bring 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. Proven negotiation, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop , Adobe Illustrator , and Adobe Acrobat , plus Microsoft PowerPoint , Microsoft Word , and Microsoft 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. Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Compensation and location Location: Glendale, CA (onsite) Salary: USD 117,200 - 157,100 per year Tools Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Keynote #J-18808-Ljbffr Disney Experiences