At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives.  From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

Be Part of the Story at The Walt Disney Company as the Manager of Graphic Design! This role is responsible for Graphic Design & Branding development from concepts to final artwork for Consumer Products (apparel, games, toys & accessories). The Manager should be highly creative, think strategically and forward-thinking.  Handles projects at all levels of complexity.  Meets deadlines under pressure while maintaining high quality standards. Works under minimal supervision and can have 1-2 direct reports.

This role reports to the Director of Graphic Design.

This is a Full-Time role.

Applicants Must Submit a Portfolio Focused on Art to Product for Consumer Products (apparel, games, toys, accessories).

What You Will Do:

• Development of Graphic Design & Branding for global style guides across multiple properties and cross divisions. 

• Manages Graphic Design & Branding initiatives for key retailers and licensees through creation of bespoke assets. 

• Ideas generation for Franchise and Retail expansion 

• Art style/new technique development to co-ordinate with trends in the market place 

• Attendance at key shows/exhibitions to keep abreast of trends and product development techniques  

• Seeks out and applies knowledge of new trends and innovation in Graphic Design & Branding 

• Contribute new product ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions 

• Ensures Graphic Design & Branding excellence by maintaining integrity and leading artistic and creative direction locally and globally 

• Coordinates with licensees, internal teams, and content partners on new development and new lines of business 

• Understands Graphic Design & Branding and how it translates to products 

• Fresh and inventive creative thinker 

• Present creative concepts on both formal and informal settings 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Art, Design and/or Illustration

• 6+ years of related work experience in graphic design, illustration or fashion/merchandise design 

• Extensive knowledge of Graphic Design & Branding 

• Able to clearly communicate, present, and sell creative ideas both in formal and informal settings

• Strong traditional and digital drawing skills, and concepting skills 

• Ability to illustrate and stylize characters a plus 

• Strong knowledge and understanding of fashion and merchandise design 

• Hand lettering/custom typography 

• Strong interpersonal and people management skills 

• Strong negotiation skills and influencing abilities 

• Highly motivated and able to inspire others 

• Thinks strategically 

• Excellent creative computer skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Creative Suite, Keynote) 

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.