Job description
*REMOTEFREELANCE*
Responsibilities:
• Concept, design, sketch, deliver and present trend-right consumer centric product lines that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid
• Execute product and licensed packaging approvals through online systems and collaborative approval meetings, ensuring high quality standards in character execution, in-depth storytelling, color, material, form and function while maximizing profitability, as well as onboard new partners
• 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, Licensing Commercialization, Sourcing and Tech Design, Global Product Design teams, 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, Licensees, 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
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. graphic design, product design)
• 5+ years of related experience
• Solid knowledge in hardlines/softlines categories (raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong product design skills (e.g. creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)
• Strong computer software skills (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, PowerPoint)
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