Senior Designer, Product Development

Job Title : Senior Designer, Product Development

Location :

100 S California St Tower 1_B700, Burbank, CA 91505

Duration : 5 Months

Payrate : $30 / hr - $36 / hr on W2

Job Description :

This Senior Designer, PD position will drive the product and creative strategy and execution of product categories for the selected territory. They will review and manage all product submissions, evaluating them for Product Integrity, Brand Integrity and Character Integrity - following all required BA and Franchise guidelines. The Senior Designer must be able to work on multiple Creative and Product Development functions, including product design, graphic design, typography, trend research, pitches, and presentations, as well as creative tools to support licensees in their development.

The role liaises with Creative, Global PD, Licensees, Category, Retail and Franchise counterparts to drive cohesive, synergistic creative materials and strategies to support the brands. Designs presentations to assist in showing the direction of current and future trends for product and their applications. Owns the product development process from a product perspective to ensure property consistency and assist licensees on new and innovative ways to apply WBCP's assets on products.

Presents creative workshops on a regional level in partnership with Category for licensees. Creates pitch and POV boards for Licensees, Category and Retailers.

Key Responsibilities :

Design & Trend Direction :

• Identify and apply trend to product and understand how our franchises work within key market trends.
• Translate our IP into market right graphic designs and product, while following franchise guidelines.
• Develop and design Creative / Product Development POV (point of view) boards for top DTRs and licensees, interpreting trend information into salable design concepts, while reinforcing brand image and art application.
• Follow established timelines and key dates for the creative deliverables. Adhere to strict production schedules when designing and managing in-house resources and vendors in the creation of all art.
• Understand and execute product development strategies, product design, print and pattern development, color, and typography.
• Understands design trends as related to franchises with a focus in the consumer segment and retailer
• Collaborate with Global Product Design teams when needed

Product Development :

Product Approvals :

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Experience with Product Development

a. 3+ Years of experience; Portfolio required; Managing multiple projects, would like to see a complete lifecycle of a project if possible - if not please provide some insight into how you approach Product Development.

2) dvanced Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite and MO365

a. 3+ years of experience; Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint are the most used programs.

3) Illustration and Graphic Design Experience

a. 3+ years of experience; Portfolio required

Technology requirements :

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements :

1) pparel or licensed product experience is a plus.

2) Renders in portfolio are a plus.

3) Passion for any of Warner Bros. Discovery IP.

Soft Skills :

1) daptive, resilient, measured, high tolerance for ambiguity and comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments

2) ctive mindset, self-driven, intellectual curiosity, thrives in an empowering culture

3) Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all platforms; Direct messaging, virtual environments, email, in person and via telephone.

4) Must have close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions

5) Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively

6) Must have the ability to work well under time constraints

7) Must be able to simultaneously handle multiple projects, timelines and communicate across teams

8) Must have the ability to manage up, present to and articulate design direction for internal and external partners

9) Must practice professionalism in written and verbal communication

10) Must have knowledge of production techniques used across all licensed manufacturing industries and how final art must be completed.

11) Must have basic drawing skills to present ideas visually.

12) Must have knowledge of print production and 3D product development.

13) Fluent in English.

14) Must have the ability to absorb and respond quickly to given information.

15) Must have the ability to learn the various properties and distinguish different styles of art from others in order to accurately log submissions.

16) Must be detailed and preferably have an artistic eye.

17) Must be able to interface professionally with department, licensees, and all levels of management on behalf of the department.

18) Must have knowledge of all Warner Bros. / Turner / Hann- Barbera / Discovery properties and will be trained on WBCP art standards.

19) ble to meet deadlines and responsibly manage budgets

20) vailability to travel

Education / Certifications

1) BA or BS in Fine Arts or Design preferred, or 2 years Technical College in a design discipline or equivalent experience required

To know more about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us at

https : / / leadstackinc.com / careers /

Should you have any questions, feel free to call me on

(415) 322-5419

or send an email on

akarsh.yathiraj@leadstackinc.com

Thanks and Regards

Akarsh Yathiraj

Senior Recruiter C. (415) 322-5419 D. (415) 322-5419 A. 611 Gateway Blvd, Ste 120

South San Francisco, CA 94080 W. www.leadstackinc.com