Job Posting Title:
Sr Product Designer (PH)Req ID:
10159734Job 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)
Job Posting Segment:
NA - Global ProductJob Posting Primary Business:
NA - Global ProductPrimary Job Posting Category:
Product Design - LicensingEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-25Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as industrial design, toy design, or fashion design, or equivalent relevant design experience
- 2 years of related experience designing toys from concept through production
- Solid knowledge of hardlines categories, including raw materials, plastic, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, and manufacturing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong product design skills, including 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative art application and manipulation, final mechanical art, and fabric and trim identification
- Strong computer software skills, including Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Illustrator
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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