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We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.\nOur impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.\nUniversal Products & Experiences Overview:\nAt Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), we don’t just create products-we create a universe that fans can hold in their hands, wear, play, read, and experience every day. From Jurassic World’s roaring adventures to the playful charm of Minions and the timeless wonder of Back to the Future, we transform stories into unforgettable moments that spark joy across the globe.\nUP&E has grown rapidly while keeping the energy, agility, and inventive spirit of a start-up. Our mission is bold: to take imagination beyond the screen and into the real world through innovative products, immersive retail moments, and extraordinary theme park destinations. We bring both Universal-owned and third-party worlds to life across expansive theme park destinations, e-commerce platforms, live entertainment venues, and global retail partnerships-fueling fandom everywhere it lives. Whether it's iconic toys, fashion collaborations, books, collectibles, lifestyle products, or cutting-edge video games, we work with world-class licensees and creators to make our universe tangible.\nHere, creativity meets technology, and strategy meets storytelling. We connect design, commercial excellence, and fan passion to deliver experiences that millions cherish-inside the parks and far beyond them. As part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, you’ll join a global team that thrives on collaboration, imagination, and the power of culture-shaping ideas. Your work will inspire fans, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on entertainment history.\nWe believe in a workplace where every voice matters, every perspective is valued, and every colleague can shine. That’s how we strive to be an employer of choice for talent and a partner of choice for retailers, licensees, and creators who share our passion for world-class storytelling. If you’re ready to bring imagination to life and create moments that resonate worldwide-your next adventure starts here.\nJoin us and help create moments that matter.\nhttps://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/\nUniversal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.\n The Director, Design & Development, is responsible for leading a diverse fashion creative team and driving a creative vision rooted in the contemporary consumer, while supporting and owning category growth objectives. This role provides creative and strategic leadership across a broad portfolio, overseeing all Fashion & Living responsibilities spanning Universal Studios, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, TV and E-commerce businesses for licensing and Parks. In addition, the role fosters a professional and inspiring creative environment that encourages smart, innovative design solutions at every level.\nResponsibilities\nCreative Leadership & Vision\nLead and oversee the creative vision across multiple categories, ensuring brand consistency, innovation, and elevated design execution.\nDevelop innovative concepts, visual storytelling, and brand-right creative solutions that resonate with target consumers and strengthen brand equity.\nAct as the creative bridge between licensors, licensees, retail partners, and internal teams to maximize brand value through design.\nEnsure alignment between creative vision, brand strategy, and commercial objectives across all product categories.\nInfluence cross-functional stakeholders across Category Management, Retail Development, Licensing, and Parks to align creative strategies with business priorities.\nMaintain exceptional standards of design quality, craftsmanship, and execution across all creative outputs.\nDrive informed creative solutions by leveraging global and local market trends, consumer insights, and emerging cultural influences.\nProduct Development & Design Execution\nPartner with Retail Buying teams, licensees, and Category Leadership to develop strategically aligned and commercially viable product assortments.\nLead and manage all creative aspects of fashion and product design, ensuring trend-forward development and timely execution.\nActively participate in concept development, sketching, illustration, and visual asset creation.\nInterpret and evolve style guides while creating original graphic assets, design applications, and innovative expressions of IP.\nTranslate trends in materials, silhouettes, fashion aesthetics, and consumer behavior into compelling licensed products.\nCreate impactful presentations and creative assets for regional and internal stakeholders, licensors, licensees, and retail partners.\nDemonstrate strong expertise in composition, typography, color theory, and fashion design principles including manufacturing and printing processes, assortment planning, graphic and pattern development, branding and trim development\nLicensing & Brand Stewardship\nManage end-to-end licensor approvals, ensuring all products meet brand standards, contractual obligations, and creative expectations.\nInterpret and elevate licensor feedback, refining product design while maintaining authenticity and brand integrity.\nPartner closely with intellectual property holders to create differentiated and market-leading product experiences.\nBalance creative excellence with commercial viability to deliver elevated products that perform in the marketplace.\nBusiness Ownership & Financial Management\nPartner with Category and Retail Leadership to drive quarterly and annual business performance and sales results.\nOwn and communicate creative budget management aligned with key business priorities and initiatives.\nTrack and manage budgets related to product development assets, creative resources, and design execution.\nAlign creative investments with strategic business goals and growth opportunities.\nTeam Leadership, Performance & Talent Development\nLead, mentor, and develop the Fashion Design team, fostering innovation, accountability, and creative excellence.\nDrive annual performance management by establishing clear team and individual goals and maintaining a consistent cadence of quarterly 1:1 development conversation.\nCreate and support meaningful career pathways and succession plans.\nLead creative reviews and critiques with professionalism, actionable feedback, and high standards.\nSet the tone through strong ownership, collaboration, attention to detail, and a culture of continuous improvement.\nPerform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the team and business.\nAbility to travel as required to support business and operational needs.\nThis 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.\nSalary range: $150,000 - $180,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)\n 10+ years of experience in creative design, product development, and creative leadership within fashion, consumer products, entertainment, or licensing environments.\n5+ years of experience leading and managing creative teams of 5-20 employees, fostering collaboration, creativity, and high-quality execution.\nBachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Design or a related creative discipline.\nStrong portfolio demonstrating concept development, technical expertise, and commercial product success.\nStrong knowledge of clothing construction, garment engineering, fit development, patternmaking, and apparel manufacturing processes.\nExperience working with domestic and international factories, production partners, and sourcing teams.\nAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PLM systems, and CAD tools.\nExperience leveraging emerging design technologies, including AI-assisted design tools, digital product visualization, and creative workflow innovation.\nDeep understanding of textiles, trims, fabrication, washes, finishing techniques, and production methods.\nExperience with manufacturing of both soft and hard goods for fashion, accessories and footwear product categories; experience in branding and packaging for consumer goods.\nStrong track record of managing style guides and the licensor approval workflow.\nExceptional illustration, conceptual development, and trend-forecasting skills.\nDemonstrated leadership skills; highly organized, proactive self-starter.\nGlobal Design Industry experience a plus.\nBe available for domestic and international travel.\nExcellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple shifting priorities.\nMac proficient with advanced skills in Adobe Suite, Keynote and Microsoft applications.\nAdditional Requirements:\n Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time\n As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.\nNBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.\nIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. 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