Director, Product Design & Development-PH presso Disney

Job Posting Title:

Director, Product Design & Development-PH

Req ID:

10136241

Job Description:

Director, Product Design & Development – Trading Cards (All Brands)

Reporting to the SVP, Licensed Product Design & Development, the Director of Product Design & Development (PDD) for Trading Cards, will lead the strategic vision, design direction, and execution of Topps trading cards for Disney and Pixar brands.  This role is pivotal in shaping consumer product experiences across these iconic Disney brands while supporting the commercial goals of our trading card business.

This role will be based in Glendale, California.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Brand Stewardship

• Define and drive the trading card product design and development strategy aligned with global and North America brand priorities and commercial objectives.

• Champion innovation, quality, and originality across the trading card category, ensuring alignment with brand values and consumer expectations with our licensee partner, Topps.

• Serve as a key guardian of Disney IP, ensuring all products reflect the integrity and storytelling of our franchises.

• Drive global design direction for all Disney and Pixar IP with key trading card licensees while ensuring differentiation within regional partners.

Product Design & Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end design process from concept to market for Disney & Pixar trading cards.

• Deliver fan-centric, trend-forward product lines that drive revenue, market share, and brand equity.

• Ensure all products meet or exceed global quality standards and deliver exceptional value.

• Partner with global and regional commercial, brand, marketing, merchandising, and creative teams to bring compelling product stories to life.

Cross-Functional & Market Collaboration

• Collaborate with global and regional leadership to ensure Topps product lines translate into regionally relevant, high-performing product lines.

• Lead multi-brand /category initiatives, development processes and brand immersion sessions.

• Build a strong network, both internally and externally, across multiple functions and lines of business to drive work and get positive outcomes.

• Partner closely with North America retail partners to ensure trading card category is integrated into seasonal and commercial strategies to drive revenue

• Leverage consumer insights and market trends to inform design decisions and innovation pipelines.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead and inspire a high-performing, diverse team of designers and developers.

• Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration across functions and geographies.

• Drive trend forecasting and cultural insight integration into the design process to inform new product directions and inspire breakthrough innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in product creation roles, ideally in 2D graphically driven product categories.

• Proven success in leading large, diverse, and geographically dispersed teams.

• Deep understanding of brand/IP management, especially within entertainment or consumer products.

• Experience building a strong network both internally and externally across multiple functions and lines of business to drive work and get positive outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to balance creative excellence with commercial acumen.

• Experience working with global retailers, licensees, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact product lines.

• Strong communication, storytelling, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and navigate complexity with agility.

• Willingness to travel regionally, as needed.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $196,800.00 to $248,820.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business:

NA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category:

Product Design - Licensing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-11-12 Candidarsi ora