Designer

Job ID 10151130 Location Beijing, Mainland China Business Disney Experiences Date posted May 18, 2026

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Job Summary:

Job Purpose

Disney China Product Development team is seeking a passionate, experienced and bold designer with great ideas, an active hands-on approach to design and hungry to innovate in the product development. Grab this unique opportunity to work with the world’s best stories, most loved characters and leading entertainment brands. “Be part of the story.”

Key Responsibilities

To lead product development with various licensees across multiple product categories mainly focusing on Consumer Electrics, Home, Toy related product
To work closely with licensees, category managers and Creative Directors in developing new product lines
To involve in the approval process for in-house approvals of licensees so as to ensure Disney’s standards are upheld.

To give design advise/suggestions internally to category managers and externally to existing and potential licensees on quality concepts and designs for their products, so as to increase the revenue for the Company.
To initiate and perform product line reviews, and new licensees’ induction meetings on a regular basis.
To provide support in marketing program / tie-in promotions, artworks & special project assigned.
To provide brand and creative training to existing and new licensees
To supervise and direct Local Content characters/design usage in products, print materials, advertising and promotional and retail projects.
To build and add into existing library and manage the distribution of art resources, i.e. style guides, art portfolios and brand manuals received from head office
To update and revise the manual for category managers and licensees on Disney characters’ usage, brand knowledge and product approval procedures
To recruit and train freelance character artists, designers well versed in Disney standards for referral to licensees or any for special projects.
To perform any and all other duties, as may from time to time be assigned from management team

Working Relationships

Internal – Category Managers / Directors, Creative Team, cross LOB projects with other regional creative teams within APAC , Central creative team in Shanghai office.
External – Potential / existing Licensees and other business partners

Outsourced creative house / design companies

Freelance character artists, designers and sculptors

Key local retail accounts

Leading consumer product manufacturers

Requirements

Education:

Graduate degree in Product design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or a Related Field.

Experience:

2-5 years working experience with relevant design area as a product designer; preferably with international company or international design agency.
Bi-lingual: fluent spoken and written English and Mandarin
Creative, out-of-the-box visionary capable of bringing forth innovative ideas and concepts that deliver strong results.
Willing to travel, locations include head office in Shanghai, licensees’ offices within the north region

Exceptional eye for detail, sensitivity to the consumer experience and passion for the Disney brand.
Strong presentation skill to present ideas and concepts, mood boards
Equipped with strong project management, analytic skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent co-ordination and strong oral and written communication skills
Product/market/trend research skills
Exceptional computer graphic design skills on PC, Mac, and any related tools, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After effect, or any other design software.
Excellent Keynote or PowerPoint skill

Others:

Must possess high level of enthusiasm and be a strong team player
A portfolio showcasing strong ability in graphic and industrial design skills
Business integrity + professional attitude
Design sense + high taste level
Committed to excellence
Attention to details
A creative flair and be able to work in a highly innovative and dynamic environment
International experience is plus and ability to adapt to different cultures with open mind is required

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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 TWDC (China) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, family status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, nationality/ethnicity, migrant worker status, carrier of infectious diseases status, or any other category of persons to the extent provided by law. This policy extends, but is not limited, to recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, rate of pay, and other forms of compensation, education, and training.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Because our employees are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, flexible work arrangements, time-off programs, medical benefits plan, theme park admission and more.

Benefits and eligibility may vary by business and location.

WELLNESS SPENDING ACCOUNT
We offer on-site fitness classes in addition to a variety of health and wellness programs and seminars.
PAID TIME OFF AND LEAVES
Vacation and sick leave are available for full time positions. Vacation and personal holidays are accrued based on length of service, position, and hours worked.
DISNEY PARK ADMISSIONS
Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
DISNEY CHINA-PROVIDED MEDICAL & RISK INSURED BENEFIT PLAN
Affordable Health Insurance options, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, may be available for full time employees.
DISNEY EXPERIENCES & DISCOUNTS
Discounts are available at select hotels, dining, merchandise and recreation locations.

"The era we are living in today is a dream coming true."

Walt Disney

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