Disney
Retail Creative Manager
Kissimmee, FL, USA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$83k-$111kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- In this management role, you will supervise and mentor designers, set strategic priorities, and ensure every retail touchpoint reflects Disney's creative, customer-focused, and innovative spirit.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of retail creative designers, holding self and others accountable for delivering high-quality, on-brand work that meets agreed commitments.
- Manage the Retail Creative process from concept through execution, including sourcing, vendor management, design specifications, and coordination of multiple simultaneous store design projects.
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, retail concept designers, visual merchandisers, and cross-functional partners to deliver cohesive store refreshes, new store openings, and branded retail experiences.
- Ensure all campaigns and retail presentations reflect the highest standards of quality, maintain brand consistency, and present one cohesive look and feel across physical and digital touchpoints.
- Distribute and assign design projects, providing continuous coaching, feedback, tools, and resources to support team members' growth, performance, and career aspirations.
- Build collaborative partnerships with Visual Merchandising, Store Design, WDI, Operations, and external vendors to plan product presentations, fixtures, and merchandise flows that enhance the guest experience and drive revenue.
- Create and manage communication processes related to overlays, signage, and graphics to ensure clear, timely information flow for field execution and multi-site retail initiatives.
- Use market trend research and storytelling-driven design to propose innovative retail concepts and experiential solutions that align with Disney's creative, guest-centric values.
- As Retail Creative Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end creative process for environmental graphics, thematic overlays, and retail presentation campaigns that support a broad portfolio of Disney brands and franchises across physical and digital retail experiences.
- You will supervise daily activities of your team, set priorities and deadlines, and collaborate closely with partners in visual merchandising, store design, and operations to deliver strategic, guest-centric retail solutions that drive engagement and revenue.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related creative field.
- Technical proficiency in print production processes, materials, vendor workflows, and installation, with the ability to standardize fixtures and support new fixture development.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, handle confidential and sensitive information, and adapt to changing protocols and business needs.
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Retail Design, or a closely related field with emphasis on brand or retail environments.
Nice to have
- Experience with 3D design and modeling software (e.g., Rhino, SketchUp, Maya, or similar) and ability to develop 3D mock-ups and renderings for retail spaces.
- Basic understanding of motion graphics and video applications, and experience producing videos or animations for retail or marketing content.
- Experience with project management or collaboration software tools and a strong desire to learn and leverage new technologies for communication and data management.
- Proven knowledge and understanding of The Walt Disney Company, its policies, procedures, and brand portfolio, including franchises such as Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.
- Job Posting Segment:
- NA - Global Retail
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Compensation
- ○ The hiring range for this position in Kissimmee, FL is $83,000.00-$111,200.00 per year.
Benefits
- The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
- This role matters because it connects creative vision to business results, requiring a collaborative, adaptable manager who is a strategic mentor and problem-solver.
This listing is sourced directly from Disney's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.