Design Manager, Consumer Products

$83,090 - $154,310/Yr

Spectrum - Burbank, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Burbank, CA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Design Manager for Consumer Products at Warner Bros. Discovery will lead a global creative team responsible for developing comprehensive style guides, trend design kits, branding, and packaging guides across various franchises. This role requires a versatile and organized individual with a strong background in design, project management, and team leadership, who can effectively translate narratives into compelling visual assets while managing multiple projects and cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and execution of creative strategies set by the Creative Director.
• Craft and translate narratives into trend-right, world-class style guides and design kits, driving global product collections and experiences.
• Manage both internal creative teams and external vendors/agencies with proven expertise.
• Interpret current trends into relevant design concepts for a global audience.
• Create and art direct original vector-based illustrations and graphics.
• Ensure technical precision in preparing artwork for easy use by licensees, applicable to both hardlines and softlines product development.
• Communicate concepts and creative direction effectively to cross-functional partners and senior management.
• Expertly manage multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion with cross-functional alignment.

Requirements

• 6-8 years' experience in driving creative development with a well-versed understanding of consumer products artwork needs.
• BA, BFA or 2 years technical college in a design discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated work and life experience across a robust portfolio of strong storytelling creative is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Additional skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote, and Adobe Dimensions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with licensing business models is a plus.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Wellness program