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At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world! We are seeking an Associate, Global Brand Commercialization (PH/IA) role. The Associate will provide support in the execution of brand strategy and vision across DCP. The role reports to the Director, Global Brand Commercialization and is based in Glendale, CA. This role is a 24-month Project Hire (PH) or Internal Assignment (IA) position with no guarantee of permanent employment (length of role may change based on business needs).

• Brand Development Support development of annual brand plans
• Support business updates for internal and external partners by coordinating data collection, product images, etc.
• Identify additional product development and marketing opportunities in partnership with licensing and retail brand development teams
• Manage global retail clearances for IP and retail programs
• Partners Support marketing and brand review process with content partners including submissions, feedback capture and implementation
• Liaise with Integrated planning and animation studios to coordinate CP involvement in content updates, mobilization meetings and task forces
• Activation Route/manage OPA/Marketing submissions including TV spots, in-store creative, trade communications and more
• Support marketing initiative development tied specifically to retail and licensing initiatives
• Communication and Sales Tools Support development, maintenance and distribution of brand tools including play books, fact sheets, pitch decks, Hot Sheets, sizzles, content calendars, and film-related presentations
• Support tailored pitch deck development for retail, trade shows and large meetings
• Manage communication cadence associated with theatrical releases to internal DCP teams with selling, box office and marketing updates
• Support PR needs via asset support, routing support and fact checking
• General Support Team meeting coordination including Agenda generation, recap notes/action steps, follow ups
• Develop and maintain collection of samples for various needs
• Support movie-specific product showcases for content partners and studio
• Other tasks as needed

• 2+ years of brand, franchise and/or marketing experience (including professional internships)
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word, Keynote & PowerPoint and other asset management software
• Solid presentation skills and demonstrated ability to craft story with the ability to motivate both internal and external partners.
• Experience building decks preferred.
• Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, flexible, detail-oriented
• Able to handle multiple tasks and assignments at a time.
• Has strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills
• Friendly, people oriented, strong collaborator and team player
• Resourceful, innovative and responsive to change
• Administrative experience including basic office tasks such as meeting coordination, agenda creation, notes and actions steps, routing of materials, research and insights work, etc.

• Proven ability to be resourceful, decisive, confident under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Cross-functional knowledge both internally and externally working across departments such as marketing, brand, business affairs, legal, operations and more.
• Experience working with consumer products (softlines and hardlines) and interacting with licensees
• Ability to interact with a variety of levels of decision makers and staff.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $72,000.00 to $96,500.00 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.

Disney Consumer Products (DCP)

Franchise Development

Retail Licensing

Full time

Glendale, CA, USA

Date Posted: 2026-09-01

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