Product Design and Development Associate

Job Posting Title:Product Design and Development Associate

Req ID:10131917

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Product Design & Development Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will develop trend-driven, brand-right products for licensees and Direct-to-Retail (DTR) partners, providing design direction, inspiration, and technical support. You will manage the full product design, development, and approval process for your category, ensuring alignment with our brand vision and global standards.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the product approval process from concept to production, ensuring compliance with global product integrity guidelines via Disney’s Online Product Approval (OPA) system

Provide design direction, trend insights, and feedback to licensees on 2D and 3D submissions to maintain product quality

Train and support licensees on brand guidelines, creative assets, and approval systems

Ensure licensees have access to the right creative assets for product development

Build and maintain strong relationships with licensees and internal stakeholders

Create product pitches, design visuals, and mock-ups under the guidance of senior managers

Stay up to date with Disney’s characters, properties, and creative assets to ensure accurate and innovative product application

Support regional and global design projects as needed

Ensure all products comply with corporate policies and legal requirements

Keep current with design trends, leading brands, and pop culture to drive innovation

Participate in inspiration trips to identify new creative opportunities in the EMEA market

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Product Design or related field, or equivalent experience in a lifestyle product company

Proven experience in product development or design, ideally within licensing, retail, or supplier environments

Knowledge of packaging and style guides is a plus

Strong conceptual and design skills with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office (Mac OSX experience preferred)

Ability to create prototypes or models and communicate design briefs effectively

Understanding of fabrics, color, and product design; knowledge of manufacturing techniques is desirable

Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills

Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus

Cultural awareness and understanding of EMEA markets

Additional Information

Flexibility for UK, European, or international travel may be required

Occasional flexible working hours to meet business needs

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:EMEA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business:EMEA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category:Product Design - Licensing

Employment Type:Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Madrid, Spain

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:2025-10-03

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