Product Development Associate, Licensed Stationery

Job Summary: Product Design & Development Assistant (Stationery & Greeting Cards, EMEA)

At Disney, we believe great stories begin with great design. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Product Design & Development Assistant to join our EMEA team, focusing on the Stationery and Greeting Cards categories. If you are passionate about product design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to help bring Disney magic to life through everyday moments, this could be your dream role.

This role is based four days a week in our Hammersmith office, with a Monday or a Friday working from home.

Your Role in the Story

As a Product Design & Development Assistant, you will support the creation of trend-right, brand-enhancing products for our licensees and Direct to Retail (DTR) partners. You will play a key role in the product lifecycle - from concept to approval - ensuring every item reflects Disney's high standards for creativity, quality, and compliance.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the product approval process from concept to production using Disney's Online Product Approval (OPA) system.
• Provide creative direction and feedback on 2D and 3D product submissions.
• Train and support licensees on Disney's brand, properties, creative assets, and systems.
• Ensure licensees have access to the right creative tools and materials.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create product pitches, design visuals, and mock-ups under the guidance of senior team members.
• Stay up to date on Disney's characters, films, and creative assets to inspire product development.
• Support regional and global design projects as needed.
• Ensure all products comply with corporate policies and relevant legislation.
• Monitor design trends, pop culture, and the competitive landscape.
• Attend inspiration trips to explore new ideas and drive innovation.

What You Bring:

• A degree in product design or equivalent experience in a lifestyle product company.
• Proven experience in product development or design, ideally within a licensee, retail head office, or supplier.
• Licensing experience is highly desirable.
• Graphic design skills are essential.
• Strong conceptual and design skills, with the ability to create prototypes or models.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Mac OSX, and MS Office.
• Understanding of fabrics, colour, and product design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of EMEA markets.
• Ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and multiple stakeholders.
• A collaborative spirit and a passion for storytelling through design.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

You will be part of a team that values creativity, inclusion, and the power of imagination. And of course, there are plenty of perks.

The Perks:

• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical insurance & dental care.
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free.
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave.
• Employee Resource Groups - WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

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 reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.