Design Manager, Consumer Products

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

Join our team of top-tier global creative team at WBDGCP, responsible for delivering comprehensive style guides, trend design kits, branding, and packaging guides across our robust franchise portfolio. We seek a versatile, organized, and detailed Design Manager skilled in trend analysis, illustration, graphic design, character art, color theory, and typography.

The ideal candidate will lead their team through the full creative process, developing and driving creative strategy, and successfully translating stories into fashion-based graphics and assets. They will manage workloads and cross-functional relationships, embrace innovation, and take risks to elevate our brands. Strong team leadership, mentorship abilities, and project management skills are essential.

A deep passion for our Wizarding World, Live Action, horror, and holiday franchises is crucial, translating brand expertise into compelling creative work.

We value collaboration, fresh perspectives, and a relentless drive to challenge the status quo. If you’re eager to push boundaries and continuously learn, we want to hear from you!

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Manage the development and execution of creative strategies set by the Creative Director.
• Craft and translate narratives into trend-right, world-class style guides and design kits, driving global product collections and experiences.
• Manage both internal creative teams and external vendors/agencies with proven expertise.
• Interpret current trends into relevant design concepts for a global audience.
• Create and art direct original vector-based illustrations and graphics.
• Ensure technical precision in preparing artwork for easy use by licensees, applicable to both hardlines and softlines product development.
• Communicate concepts and creative direction effectively to cross-functional partners and senior management.
• Expertly manage multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion with cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience

• 6-8 years’ experience in driving creative development with well-versed understanding of consumer products artwork needs.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• BA, BFA or 2 years technical college in a design discipline preferred
• Work and life experience demonstrated across a robust portfolio of strong story-telling creative is required

Knowledge/Skills

• Independently create, art direct, and drive asset development from concept to completion.
• Clearly communicate, present, and pitch creative visions and ideas.
• Art direct external vendors to produce art assets and guides.
• Lead a full portfolio of franchise creative, managing multiple priorities with agility and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Mentor and coach junior designers, providing continuous problem-solving support.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Self-starter with a tenacious attitude and strong work ethic.
• Awareness of competitive business landscapes.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Additional skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote, and Adobe Dimensions.
• Experience with licensing business models is a plus.

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $83,090.00 - $154,310.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.