Associate Designer - Product Design and Development (2D/3D)

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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 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.

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Universal Products & Experiences Overview:

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/

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Job Description

Summary:

UP&E, Consumer Products Group is seeking an Associate Multi-Category Toy Product Designer to help deliver the best product quality and play experience for our consumers. We are looking for an individual who has great illustration and product design skills, is proactive about creating and sharing new ideas, is passionate about discovering innovative solutions and always seeking creative ways to solve challenges.

Work closely with Multi-Category / Toy Licensees to oversee all stages of product design from concept inception to production completion by providing clear and concise design direction through character draw-overs and creative notes. This role will report to a Design VP in the Universal Brand development toy team.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the product submission process through Universal Media Box systems- delivering timely and supportive feedback to our partners
• Partner with Category, Retail and Franchise teams to ensure our Licensees have all the information and tools to deliver compelling products
• Create mood boards, concept sketches and assets for presentations
• Research consumer studies, global toy trends, competitive landscape, and relevant events to help partners develop innovative products for the consumer and the play space
• Support the UP&E product development process with clear up to date communication, including attending all necessary development meetings.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 3+ years of product design and development experience required
• Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to