Assistant Product Designer - Apparel

About the role

This position sits within Disney Consumer Products, where the team develops imaginative, inclusive products that bring beloved franchises into everyday life across channels such as e-commerce, retail stores, parks, and global retail partners.

As an Assistant Product Designer focused on apparel, you will help the apparel design teams deliver specific projects and may independently manage a small single category when needed. The role supports the creation of consumer-focused, trend-driven product lines that maintain brand value and help achieve financial goals. The assortment includes adult, youth, and infant apparel.

You will report to the Manager, Product Design. This is a full-time onsite position. A digital portfolio is required for review, and any passwords should be shared or removed to make access easier.

Key responsibilities

• Support the apparel product design team through concept development, sketches, prototypes, art-to-product work, and sample creation when needed, while helping present modern, consumer-focused products with strong value at each price tier.
• Help prepare design presentations, including room setup, product mockups, presentation boards, and line review materials.
• Work with internal and external partners to support product development, design decisions, and approval workflows.
• Organize product submissions for creative review and track approvals with the design team.
• Manage product and market samples for the product design team, keeping storage areas tidy and organized.
• Sort, file, and maintain duplicate samples and submissions for team members located in other offices.
• Assist with the PLM system and other design development tools, ensuring sample and development records stay current throughout the process.
• Observe competitors, product innovation, and market trends, and research seasonal category trends at the start of each season.
• Handle multiple projects at once, prioritize work to meet timelines, and adjust smoothly when plans change.

Required qualifications and skills

• Entry-level experience in apparel product design.
• Working knowledge of softlines, including raw materials, textiles, trims, finishes, prints, patterns, graphic composition, and manufacturing; familiarity with sustainable materials is an advantage.
• Understanding of garment fit and construction, with awareness of infant and youth safety standards considered a plus.
• Knowledge of graphic and artwork application techniques, including preparing production-ready files that clearly communicate the intended product outcome.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas positively while remaining open to feedback.
• Well-developed product design abilities, such as garment sketching, graphic design, illustration, creative art manipulation, final mechanical art, and fabric/trim identification.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with 3D apparel design tools such as CLO is beneficial.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong ownership, schedule discipline, and problem-solving skills.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as industrial design, interior design, fashion design, or graphic design with product application, or equivalent work experience, is required.

Compensation and benefits

The listed pay range for Glendale, CA is USD 79,400 to 106,400 per year. For Kissimmee, FL, the range is USD 75,700 to 101,400 per year. Final base pay may vary based on internal equity, location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The package may also include a bonus and/or long-term incentive units, along with the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the level and position offered.

Disney also provides a rewards package that may include health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and other special extras.

Additional information

This role is part of Disney Consumer Products and supports product development across multiple distribution channels. The position is identified with internal tags #DCPJobs and #DXMedia.