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How much do disney fashion design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for disney fashion design in the United States is $69,494.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Disney Fashion Design?

A Disney Fashion Design job involves creating clothing, costumes, and accessories inspired by Disney characters, stories, and themes. Designers may work on merchandise collections, theme park costumes, or collaborations with fashion brands. They combine creativity with brand guidelines to produce magical, high-quality designs. Roles can vary, including concept artists, pattern makers, and textile designers. Strong skills in fashion design, illustration, and a passion for Disney storytelling are essential.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Disney Fashion Design?

A typical day for a Disney Fashion Design professional involves collaborating with creative teams to develop concepts, sketching and refining costume or apparel designs, and selecting materials that fit both creative and practical requirements. You may attend meetings with directors, artists, and production staff to ensure your designs align with character needs and brand guidelines. The role often includes creating prototypes, overseeing fittings, and incorporating feedback throughout the development process. Working in this environment is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic, offering the chance to contribute to iconic projects and see your designs brought to life in memorable ways.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Disney Fashion Design, and why are they important?

To excel in Disney Fashion Design, you need strong skills in fashion illustration, garment construction, and a deep understanding of character-driven costume design, often backed by a degree in fashion design or a related field. Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and CLO 3D, as well as familiarity with fabric selection and pattern-making, is commonly required. Creative collaboration, adaptability, and a flair for storytelling are essential soft skills in this unique niche. These abilities are crucial for creating imaginative, high-quality costumes and apparel that align with Disney's brand and delight audiences worldwide.

What cities are hiring for Disney Fashion Design jobs?

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Infographic showing various Disney Fashion Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $69,494 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

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Assoc Product Design Mgr

Job ID 10157818 Location Glendale, California, United States / Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Aug. 18, 2026

Job Summary:

Associate Product Design Manager- Softlines Men’s & Boy’s Apparel

Job Summary:

For this role, we are seeking an Associate Product Designer with an apparel/graphic design background.

Responsible for a specific range of products of a single category under general supervision from management / leadership. Builds strong peer / team relationships to ensure the highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (licensing, flex business models, vertical and wholesale) that build brand equity and meet financial targets. This role will report directly to the Manager, Product Design and sit onsite in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities:

  • Concept, design, sketch, prototype (fit sessions, production art), deliver and present trend-right consumer centric product lines that feature market-leading innovation and great price/value for each tier of the value pyramid

  • Develop and design product mock-ups, compile line sheets for line reviews, layout creative presentations, and retail pitch decks

  • Collaborate with internal partners (Creative Design, Brand Merchandising, Sourcing and Tech Design, BERGs, CBM, Legal, Business Affairs, Product Integrity, Integrated Retail, BPM, Public Affairs, D&I teams, Cultural Consultants) and external partners (Studios & Disney Channel Content Providers, Games, Publishing, WDI, DTR Partners) to design and approve all products

  • Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics

  • Research Initial seasonal trends by category

  • Multi-task and prioritize multiple design projects within deadline

Required Qualifications:

  • 2-3+ years of related experience

  • Solid knowledge in softlines categories (raw materials, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Solid negotiating skills

  • Strong product design skills (e.g. technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)

  • Strong computer software skills (e.g. MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graphic Design, Textile Design, Typography

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. fashion design, graphic design, textile design) or equivalent work experience (apparel or graphic preferred)

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,500.00-$128,000.00 per year and in Orlando, FL is $91,000 to $121,900 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.

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 Disney Global Product Dev & Creative , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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