Graphic Design Manager

About the Role & Team

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.

The Graphic Design Manager is responsible for Graphic Design & Branding development from concepts to final artwork. The Manager should be highly creative, think strategically, and be forward-thinking.  In this role, you will manage projects at varying levels of complexity while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards. 

This is a full-time role.

You will report to the Sr. Manager, Graphic Design

You must also submit a digital portfolio. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.

What You Will Do: 

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

• Manage Graphic Design & Branding activities for multiple categories and numerous franchises 

• Generate ideas for Franchise expansion 

• Develop art style and new techniques to coordinate with trends in the marketplace 

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

• Seek out and apply knowledge of new trends and innovations in Graphic Design & Branding 

• Contribute new product ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions 

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

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

• Develop a strong Graphic Design & Branding community across Global Product Creative 

• Work closely with Artists to create elevated, relevant art that encompasses trends, consumer insights, Studio initiatives, and Franchise priorities 

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

• Present creative concepts in both formal and informal settings  

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• 6 years of related work experience in graphic design, character art, or merchandise design 

• Extensive knowledge of Graphic Design & Branding 

• Strategic thinker with the ability to clearly communicate, present, and sell creative ideas both in formal and informal settings. 

• Traditional and digital drawing skills, and concepting skills 

• Ability to illustrate and stylize characters is a plus 

• Knowledge and understanding of fashion and merchandise design.

• Fresh and inventive creative thinker with an awareness of marketplace trends.

• Hand lettering/custom typography 

• Interpersonal and people management skills 

• Negotiation skills with the ability to influence and inspire others  

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

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design or equivalent work experience