Design Manager, Hardlines
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10091501 Ubicación Seúl, Corea del Sur Business Disney Experiences Fecha de publicación 03/06/2024Detalles del empleo:
Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterized by continuous learning, development and achievement.
Job Summary
Disney Korea’s Product Development team is seeking a passionate, experienced and bold Design Manager with great ideas, an active hands-on approach to design and infuse storytelling into product design. Grab this unique opportunity to work with the world’s best stories, most loved characters and leading entertainment brands. “Be part of the story”
This position reports directly to the Director of Product Design, Greater China and Korea.
Key Responsibilities
Lead product development in South Korea with various licensees across multiple product categories mainly focusing on Consumables (such as Food, Health, Beauty and Pet) and Home category.
Work closely with licensees, Business Managers and Product Design Director in developing new product lines.
Involve in product review process for product approvals of licensees via on/off-line to ensure Disney’s standards are upheld.
Give design advice/suggestions internally to Business Managers and externally to existing and potential licensees on product concepts and designs to increase the revenue for the Company.
Initiate and perform product line reviews, and new licensees’ induction meetings on a regular basis.
Provide support in marketing program / tie-in promotions, artworks & special projects assigned.
Provide brand and creative training to existing and new licensees
Supervise and direct locally created characters arts and design in products, print materials, advertising and promotional and retail projects.
Build and add into existing library and manage the distribution of art resources, i.e. style guides, art portfolios and brand manuals received from the head office
Update and revise the manual and tool kit for Business Managers and Licensees on Disney characters’ usage, brand guideline and product approval procedures
Recruit and train freelance character artists, designers well versed in Disney standards for referral to licensees or any for special projects.
Manage and display product samples provided by licensees.
Perform all other duties, as may from time to time be assigned from management team
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in product design, preferably within a multinational company or design agency.
Strong creative visionary with a knack for innovative ideas and concepts that drive strong results.
Capability to develop storytelling-based product design concepts
Exceptional attention to detail and sensitivity to consumer experience.
Passionate about the Disney brands across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Nat Geo and 20 Century.
Strong capability to communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders on multi-projects
Strong presentation skills, adept at conveying ideas, concepts, and mood boards effectively.
Excellent project management and analytical skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
Proficient in product, market, and trend research.
Advanced knowledge of Mac OSX, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Keynote, and PowerPoint or other industry-standard tools.
Excellent proficiency in Keynote and PowerPoint.
High enthusiasm and a strong team player.
Business integrity and professional attitude.
Multi-tasking capability that allows you to carry out creative and operational work at the same time
Native-like proficiency in Korean and business English is crucial.
Portfolio Requirements
A strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in graphic and industrial design skills.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Acerca de Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences da vida a la magia de las historias y franquicias de Disney con parques temáticos, resorts, cruceros, experiencias vacacionales exclusivas, productos y más en todo el mundo. Disney destaca en la industria de viajes con seis destinos turísticos en los Estados Unidos, Europa y Asia, una línea de cruceros de primera categoría, un popular programa de propiedad vacacional y un galardonado negocio de aventura familiar guiada. Además, las operaciones globales de productos de consumo de Disney incluyen el mejor negocio de licencias del mundo, las marcas editoriales para niños más grandes del mundo, uno de los licenciantes de juegos más grandes del mundo en todas las plataformas y ubicaciones de tiendas de Disney en todo el mundo y en línea.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en The Walt Disney Company (Korea), LLC , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Disney Experiences.