Designer, Home & Seasonal (UP&E)

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Summary:

UP&E Product Design Studio group is seeking a Designer (Home & Seasonal) to help deliver the best product quality for our consumers. We are looking for an individual that has great illustration, product design, and strategic skills, is proactive about creating and sharing new ideas, passionate about discovering innovative solutions along with always seeking creative ways to solve challenges.

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.

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to design from concept through final samples/productions for Home and Seasonal product categories including 3D product types

• Proficient in drawing/illustration (including character poses, expressions, turnarounds), design, perspective, and composition; proficient in character draw-overs to bring consumer product designs on model

• A solid understanding of translating 2D character art into 3D product design/development

• Develop design/mood boards, illustrations, and product POVs based on seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials, styling, and storytelling

• Prepare all necessary components for design presentations and product review meeting preparations

• Be the design/PD expert in assigned category/categories. Understands execution, fabrications/materials and substrates, color palettes and able to create technical designs to fit various price points

• Understand licensee’s and factory design & manufacturing capabilities to guide efficient product development and develop appropriate solutions to execution challenges of our franchises

• Be the expert in all 2D & 3D creative assets, and film reference to provide accurate PD feedback

• Build and maintain strong, highly collaborative relationships with internal partners and  Licensees/vendors/manufacturers to build effective partnerships

• Support product approval meetings to ensure submissions are reviewed by all necessary parties, appropriate feedback / approvals are gathered, and turnaround times are met within the appropriate time frame

• Prepare detailed recap notes from key meetings and share with the team

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in product design, illustration, or related field; Skilled in 3D product design/development 
• 3+ years Product Development experience required
• Experience with development and manufacturing of Hardlines and Softline’s specific to home and seasonal category and product types
• Excellent communicat