From toys to apparel, books to games, and much more, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) brings our company’s products, through stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20CS and National Geographic, our efforts to deliver innovative and experiential products, designed to entertain and inspire, is industry leading and category shaping.
Design and create original innovative book product concepts that speak to the Disney consumer, creating dynamic products within our core franchise brands. This position will play a role in designing for the assigned TWDC brands, which includes all forms of front list trade and global titles.
Ideal Candidate:
Graphic design experience, preferably in trade book publishing. He/she should be able to offer unique design solutions to a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate would be organized, able to prioritize his/her own workload, and skilled at collaborating with editors, illustrators, freelancers, and other departments in a fast-paced and friendly environment.
Responsibilities:
- Create complex mechanicals for in-house review and for printers to produce. The Designer must be able to review proofs, approving lead title jackets on press and create digital images for sales, marketing and publicity.
- Create special design projects such as “instant” logos needed for presentations/decks or key acquisition/offer letters.
- Create compelling design concepts across multiple franchises
- Manage and design a franchise assortment of formats with cohesive theme
- Create and execute concept design to final production ready files.
- Collaborate with editorial and art teams, AND manage all aspects of design (such as design layout and typography)
- Work independently and/or oversee more junior designers to ensure key dates are met with completed deliverables.
- May manage a staff and give guidance to more junior-level designers on team and/or working with additional designers on the same franchise
- Communicate and work fluidly with internal design team as well as take on management of external freelance artists and designers.
- May take on complex design projects and own holistically.
Basic Qualifications:
- Book design experience
- Proven talent in creating innovative book design, appreciation of typography, layout, composition, and color
- Solid computer design skills: proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to manage many projects simultaneously
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Broad knowledge of print production
Preferred Qualifications:
- Related work experience
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suite
Required Education
- BA / BS in related field (design, arts, or graphic design)
