Retail Creative Graphic Designer

Disney - Kissimmee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Kissimmee, FL

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

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! Our team brings 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. The Walt Disney Parks Retail Creative team is looking for a Graphic Designer to provide best-in-class creative design in support of all Walt Disney Parks owned and operated retail merchandise locations. As part of the Retail Creative team, the Retail Creative Graphic Designer will conceptualize environmental creative design, print production, and installations for Walt Disney Domestic Parks and Resorts, Disney Store, and Disney Signature Retail Experiences. Creative support will include designing window displays, environmental signage, interior overlays, printed graphics, and dimensional treatments, including pricing/promotional signage for new and existing retail locations. This position will report to the Retail Creative Manager.

Responsibilities

• Drive a project from initial conceptual development through proper approvals, print production, and installation.
• Partner with Retail Creative teams in strategizing, planning, design, production, and implementation of storewide graphic packages to support over 350 retail locations within domestic theme parks.
• Create environmental graphics to support new film and product strategies while adhering to best-in-class brand standards.
• Develop concepts for executing graphic design solutions for both individual site and global activations.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Store Design teams for any required visual graphic retail support.
• Oversee and coordinate the fabrication of 2D and 3D graphics with vendors in a timely manner, optimizing design and materials for costs while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Prepare print and fabrication mechanicals.
• Oversee installations by coordinating schedules, vendor clearances and deliveries, tools, and communication necessary while acting as the on-site point-of-contact, subject matter expert, and day-of decision maker.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of graphic design experience in a retail store environment.
• Strong graphic design portfolio demonstrating knowledge in composition, hierarchy, and color theory as well as a clear understanding of typography and layout.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently to ideate and concept from a design brief, showing eagerness to develop ideas with a vision for retail environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively present and communicate creative ideas and concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to learn and pivot quickly while working in a high-paced evolving environment.
• Familiarity with both print and digital production workflows.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and independently manage a variety of parallel projects.
• Ability to give and receive feedback on a regular basis.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable in a hands-on production environment with a high attention to detail.
• Willingness to work early mornings and late nights as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Environmental design, Interior Design or similar creative field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven drawing skills to communicate via digital concepts.
• Basic understanding of project management software.
• Proficient in Sketch Up or similar 3D software.
• Experience with motion graphics development (e.g. Adobe After Effects).
• Knowledge of Retail Industry trends, new technologies, and design materials.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising best practices and fixturing.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Educational opportunities
• Special extras that only Disney can provide.