Lead Designer, TDS China

Job ID 10135209 Location Shanghai, Mainland China Business Disney Experiences Date posted Nov. 10, 2025

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Job Summary:

To work closely with Merchandising team and Sourcing team / factories in developing new product lines for The Disney Store online and offline.
To involve in the approval process for in house approvals of vendors to ensure Disney’s standards are upheld.

To give design advise/suggestions internally to Merchandising team and externally to existing and prospective product development team on quality concepts and designs for products, so as to increase the revenue for the store.
To supervise and direct Local relevant 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 recruit and train vendor designers well versed in Disney standards for referral to external partners
To perform any and all other duties, as may from time to time be assigned from management team

Working Relationships

Internal – Merchandising team, Sourcing team, Creative Team, Film makers, cross LOB projects with other regional creative teams within North Asia.
External –Potential / existing vendors and other business partners

Outsourced creative house / design companies.

Leading consumer product manufacturers

Requirements

Education:

University graduate in Fashion / Graphic Design / 3D product design skills is a plus

Experience:

5+ years experience with relevant design work in Toys, home deco; preferably with international company.
Bi-lingual English and Mandarin
Strong product knowledge for Hard-line products

Knowledge:

Computer skills on PC, Macintosh, and any related tools, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Presentation Skills in Keynote or PowerPoint

Core Skills:

Creativity and aesthetics in 3D product design, fashion / graphic design, skills is a plus.
Strong presentation skill to present ideas and concepts
Excellent co-ordination and communication skills
Product/market/trend research skills

Others:

Team player + strong work ethics
Business integrity + professional attitude
Design sense + high taste level
Initiative
Committed to excellence
Attention to detail
A creative flair and be able to work in a highly innovative and dynamic environment

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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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