Sr. Designer (Fashion & Accessories)

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

18h•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Universal Brand Development Group is looking for a Senior Designer of Product Design Development for the UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES Consumer Products division. As a Senior Designer, you will lead the creative development of apparel and fashion accessories, including bags, headwear, and footwear. Bringing over 4+ years of industry experience, you will enhance world-class IPs such as Jurassic World, Minions, and Shrek into trend-setting products. This role is a key creative position on the team, providing vital support to the Supervisor with technical expertise and ensuring smooth collaboration with licensees and internal stakeholders. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Requirements

Experience: 4+ years of senior-level design experience within the fashion industry (apparel, bags, footwear, etc.).
Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Deep understanding of Fashion Tech Packs and a sharp eye for translating 2D graphics into 3D garment constructions.
Fashion Expertise: In-depth knowledge of fabric properties, washes, and embellishment techniques (embroidery, patches, screen printing). Exceptional color sense and material sourcing skills.
Communication: Ability to articulate design intent logically and professionally to support the Manager and facilitate consensus with external partners.
Portfolio: A professional portfolio demonstrating a track record of blending fashion trends with character-based IPs in a sophisticated way.
Proactive mindset to drive results.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Confident in advocating design decisions and collaborating toward shared goals.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and working knowledge of InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Travel may be required
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team

Responsibilities

Fashion-Forward Concepting: Analyze and synthesize current market trends (streetwear, luxury, etc.) to develop innovative product concepts that merge character aesthetics with modern fashion. Pitch these creative directions to the Manager for alignment.
Trend Forecasting & Concept Development: Lead the translation of macro and micro fashion trends into cohesive, trend-led storytelling. Provide the technical and aesthetic foundation for apparel and accessory lines, ensuring every collection is anchored in seasonal relevance.
Design Direction: Provide detailed feedback to licensees based on fashion expertise—covering textiles, specialty construction, and graphic placement—to strongly support the Manager’s final approvals.
Style Guide: Flexibly adapt and expand Universal’s style guides for complex garment and accessory constructions to ensure they serve as high-utility design assets.
Licensee Communication & Submission Review: Manage daily creative workflows by reviewing licensee submissions via Lunchpad. Provide clear, actionable design feedback from concept to final sample, ensuring every product achieves a high-level balance between fashion-forward sensibility and IP brand consistency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Support: Under the Manager’s direction, partner closely with Category Management, Legal, and Franchise teams. Act as the design-side coordinator to help deliver competitive products to the retail market.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team.