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Position Summary

The Senior Graphic Designer is a key creative contributor within Mad Engine Global’s Disney Parks & Resorts/The Disney Store design team. This role is responsible for leading concept development, delivering trend-right artwork, and ensuring brand-appropriate design solutions across multiple categories. The Senior Graphic Artist will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners—including Product Development, Merchandising, and Sales—to deliver high-quality Disney Parks & Resort/TDS programs that meet Disney Parks & Resort brand standards, timelines, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Design Execution

• Develop original, trend-right graphics, prints, patterns, and garment concepts tailored to the various businesses within Disney Parks & Resorts/TDS.
• Create compelling artwork for apparel and accessories across men’s, women’s, kids’, and seasonal programs as needed.
• Ensure all designs meet Disney Parks & Resort/TDS brand aesthetics, consumer profiles, and quality expectations.
• Translate trend insights, market research, and brand strategies into commercially viable designs specifically for the broad Disney Parks & Resorts/TDS consumer.
• Maintain a consistent design identity across collections while pushing innovation.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner closely with the SVP, Creative Director, and Art Manager to align on creative direction.
• Work with Product Development and the Production Artist to ensure artwork files, color call outs, and embellishment details are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with Sales and Merchandising to support presentations, concept boards, line reviews, and buyer meetings.
• Communicate and collaborate with other Sr. Graphic Artists and Graphic Artist partners to ensure that the execution of the creative projects is meeting both the expectations and deadlines.

Technical & Production Responsibilities

• Build accurate production-ready files, including color separations, repeats, tech packs, and print/embroidery specs.
• Ensure all artwork meets Disney Parks & Resorts/TDS requirements and brand guidelines.
• Review strike-offs, print samples, and pre-production materials for accuracy, quality, and color with Product Development as needed.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and feedback to Graphic Artist and freelancers as needed.
• Support creative reviews and contribute to elevating overall design standards within the Disney Parks & Resort/The Disney Store business.
• Lead portions of seasonal concept development and present designs to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of graphic design experience in apparel, fashion, or consumer product industries.
• Strong portfolio showcasing apparel graphics, typography, illustration, prints/patterns, and brand work.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with other creative apps is a plus.
• Strong illustration ability (hand-drawn and digital) highly preferred.
• Superior understanding of color theory, composition, and garment embellishment techniques (screen print, embroidery, appliqué, sublimation, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and design toward retailer-specific aesthetics.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Key Attributes

• Trend-savvy and Disney consumer-focused with a strong eye for detail.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions oriented.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable working with retail-driven workflows and timelines.