Product Design and Development Associate - Apparel & Accessories

Job ID 10143767 Location London, United Kingdom Business Disney Experiences Date posted Mar. 17, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

At Disney Consumer Products (DCP), we bring the stories, characters and creativity of The Walt Disney Company to life through inspiring, high‑quality products enjoyed by consumers around the world. Within Global Product Creation (GPC), our teams work closely with licensees, partners and internal stakeholders to ensure every product reflects the strength of our brands and meets the highest creative and technical standards.

As a Product Design and Development Associate in the softlines team, you will play a key role in developing trend‑right, brand‑appropriate products across apparel and accessories. You will provide hands‑on technical product design direction, creative inspiration and guidance to licensees, supporting the end‑to‑end product design, development and approval process.

This role is a fixed-term contract, running until the end of September 2026. The position will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either a Monday or a Friday working from home.

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values guide how we create, how we partner, and how we support one another every day.

What You Will Do

Execute the product approval process from initiation through to production, ensuring all submissions are routed through Disney’s Online Product Approval (OPA) system in line with global product integrity guidelines
Provide product design and trend direction, inspiration and constructive feedback on both 2D applications and 3D product submissions to drive product quality
Train and support new and existing licensees on Disney brands, properties, creative assets and approval systems
Ensure licensees have access to the appropriate creative assets to enable effective product development
Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with licensees and internal and external stakeholders
Create product pitches, design visuals and core design mock‑ups under the guidance of senior leadership
Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of Disney’s characters, films, properties, heritage and creative assets to support their thoughtful use on consumer products
Support regional, local and global design projects as required, contributing to wider team initiatives
Ensure products comply with corporate policies and relevant legislation
Stay up to date with product design and graphic trends, leading brands and relevant pop culture within your category
Participate in inspiration trips, as required, to broaden understanding of the EMEA marketplace and spark new creative solutions

Required Qualifications & Skills

Degree in a related field (such as product design) and/or equivalent experience within a lifestyle product environment
Experience in commercial product development or product design, ideally within a licensee, retail head office or supplier environment
Knowledge of product design trends, manufacturing techniques and their application in production
Ability to communicate clear product design briefs and ideas using CAD, computer‑based techniques and/or third‑party design resources
Strong design and conceptual skills, with an eye for colour, shape and form
Experience creating prototypes or models
Ability to manage deadlines and work within agreed budgets
Confident presentation skills, with the ability to share design ideas effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency in Mac OSX, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and MS Office
Strong written and spoken English for business use
Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of diverse local markets across EMEA

Preferred Qualifications

Packaging experience and familiarity with style guides used within the OPA system
Understanding of production techniques, graphic applications, fabrics and stitching
Ability to influence and support change across stakeholder groups
Additional European language skills

Training and Professional Development

At Disney, your growth matters. In this role, you will:

Take ownership of your professional development through regular career conversations, on‑the‑job learning and access to learning platforms such as D Learn and instructor‑led courses
Operate as part of an inclusive and supportive team, valuing different perspectives and sharing knowledge and best practices
Proactively contribute ideas to improve team performance and processes, including through the use of technology
Build strong connections across The Walt Disney Company to develop a broader understanding of the business
Champion diversity, equity and inclusion, helping to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive

Our EMEA DCP Vision & Mission

Our Vision
Our ambition is boundless. EMEA will be a best‑in‑class region in the transformation of the global Disney Consumer Products business. By executing strategic initiatives aligned with our global playbooks, we will fuel growth that outpaces both the industry and our competitors. We prioritise our people and culture, operating as one unified team and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Mission
We exceed expectations in everything we do, continually raising the bar through innovation and excellence. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our diverse, talented teams are driven to ensure that consumers across EMEA experience joy every day through Disney Consumer Products and retail experiences.

The Perks

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance and dental care
Free Park Entry for you, your family and friends
Discounts on selected Disney products, resorts, food & beverage and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups including WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED and TRUST

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our audiences and where everyone feels they belong. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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