Job Summary:
Product Design & Development Assistant (Stationery & Greeting Cards, EMEA)
At Disney, we believe great stories begin with great design. We’re 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’re 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’ll support the creation of trend-right, brand-enhancing products for our licensees and Direct to Retail (DTR) partners. You’ll 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’ll Do
1. Manage the product approval process from concept to production using Disney’s Online Product Approval (OPA) system
2. Provide creative direction and feedback on 2D and 3D product submissions
3. Train and support licensees on Disney’s brand, properties, creative assets, and systems
4. Ensure licensees have access to the right creative tools and materials
5. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
6. Create product pitches, design visuals, and mock-ups under the guidance of senior team members
7. Stay up to date on Disney’s characters, films, and creative assets to inspire product development
8. Support regional and global design projects as needed
9. Ensure all products comply with corporate policies and relevant legislation
10. Monitor design trends, pop culture, and the competitive landscape
11. Attend inspiration trips to explore new ideas and drive innovation
What You Bring
12. A degree in product design or equivalent experience in a lifestyle product company
13. Proven experience in product development or design, ideally within a licensee, retail head office, or supplier
14. Licensing experience is highly desirable
15. Graphic design skills are essential
16. Strong conceptual and design skills, with the ability to create prototypes or models
17. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Mac OSX, and MS Office
18. Understanding of fabrics, colour, and product design
19. Excellent communication and presentation skills
20. Cultural sensitivity and awareness of EMEA markets
21. Ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and multiple stakeholders
22. A collaborative spirit and a passion for storytelling through design
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, inclusion, and the power of imagination. And of course, there are plenty of perks.
The Perks
23. 25 days annual leave
24. Private medical insurance & dental care
25. Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
26. Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
27. Excellent parental and guardian leave
28. 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.