Product Development Associate, Licensed Stationery
The Walt Disney Company
Job Posting Title:
Product Development Associate, Licensed StationeryReq ID:
10124193Job Description:
Product Design & Development Assistant (Stationery & Greeting Cards, EMEA)
Please provide a link to your portfolio or work examples in your CV! Thank you
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
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
Please provide a link to your portfolio or work examples in your CV! Thank you
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
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.
Job Posting Segment:
EMEA - Global ProductJob Posting Primary Business:
EMEA - Global ProductPrimary Job Posting Category:
Product Design - LicensingEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
London, United KingdomAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-06-30