Job Description Disney is seeking a passionate and commercial-minded Assistant Creative Manager with great ideas and eagerness to innovate in the fashion/apparel space, playing a key role in bring our stories and characters to life through compelling products and experiences. “Be part of the story”.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is optimistic, passionate and curious. We are looking for a commercial minded and talented assistant creative manager to influence new creative thinking and strategy to drive business results
Segment
Parks, Experiences and Products
Category
Creative
Basic Qualifications - Passion for Disney brand, content and products
- Creative, out-of-the box visionary, capable of bringing forth ideas and concepts that deliver strong results
- Commercial minded, able to balance business goals with creative aesthetic and nuances
- Good understanding of fashion and apparel business as well as current market and design trends with an exceptional eye for style and design
- Excellent project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities at any given time
- Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and any related tools
- Strong presentation skills in Powerpoint/Keynote
- Strong team player with a high level of enthusiasm in collaborating across teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Graphic Design or a related field
- 5 - 8 years of design experience with relevant design work in Fashion, Accessories or Footwear.
At Disney, having a diverse workforce is critical to our business. We welcome a variety of opinions, ideas and perspectives to ensure we continue to top our own performance and represent our global marketplace. When our people reflect the communities we serve, it enhances the way we connect to our guests, audiences and consumers. Together, we work toward an inclusive environment that fosters creativity, innovation and camaraderie across all of our companies
Business Parks, Experiences and Products
Responsibilities - Define and implement creative strategy in the development of large and meaningful products across apparel, accessories and footwear categories.
- Partner with category management team and licensees in the range planning and product development, inspiring with high quality concepts and designs
- Drive product development process for Direct-to-Retail partnerships, delivering product and range plans in collaboration with licensees.
- Inspire and nurturing local country licensees towards compelling product development, leveraging on knowledge of consumer insights and trends.
- Act as brand guardian, ensure that product development and designs adhere to Disney brand standards and guidelines.
- Work with Creative Lead in the development of seasonal trends and style guides for further sharing across creative teams in the region
