Product Developer

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Our 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.
At 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.
UP&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.
Here, 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.
We 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.
Join us and help create moments that matter. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/
Job Description
Universal Products & Experiences is seeking a Designer to support the design, product development and approval of products across the Fashion, Home, Food, Beauty and Care categories. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Design Studio, this role plays a key part in delivering creative, high-quality and brand-aligned products for the ANZ, Southeast Asia and India markets.
This role supports brand integrity and strong creative execution while ensuring efficiency across the product approvals process. It will contribute to sustainable growth by balancing creativity with commercially viable, market-ready product solutions.
Design & Development

• Manage assigned categories through the product development lifecycle, from concept to production, including CAD review, sampling, packaging, and final production, while adhering to development timelines.
• Deliver accurate design input and creative direction aligned with property guidelines and priorities to external partners, including licensees, retailers and agents.
• Apply strong working knowledge of materials, construction, and manufacturing processes within assigned categories.
• Create trend boards, product and packaging mockups, graphics, and presentation materials to support development and line reviews.
• Monitor trends, innovations, and consumer insights to inform new product ideas.
• Participate in key design and development meetings and provide clear follow-up actions.
• Support development of new product ideas and translate concepts into market-ready lines.
• Support development of style guides and creative assets to ensure brand strength & alignment to business strategies.
• Ensure brand consistency while driving creative innovation in product development.

Design Strategy

• Contribute to identifying growth opportunities within assigned categories.
• Conceptualize designs that support business strategies and franchise priorities.
• Balance creativity with commercial viability, cost targets, and retail execution needs.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and consumer target to inform design decisions.
• Build clear and professional design presentations for meetings.

Licensing Expertise

• Understand the licensed entertainment and consumer products landscape.
• Ensure accurate and consistent application of characters, storytelling, and creative assets across all submissions.
• Deliver show-to-shelf results aligned with brand and franchise objectives.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the day-to-day design and PD contact for assigned categories with external partners including licensees, retailers, agents, and third-party approvers.
• Communicate clearly and consistently across internal teams and external partners, managing projects across multiple time zones.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all internal and external partners.
• Partner cross-functionally with Category, Franchise, Legal, and Retail teams to support alignment throughout development.

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

• Proven background in licensing, manufacturing, or consumer product design.
• Strong understanding of design, product development and manufacturing processes for Fashion, Home, Food, Beauty and Care categories.
• Experience with licensed entertainment products.
• Excellent design and creative development skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and working knowledge of InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, multi-market environment.
• Confident in advocating for design decisions and collaborating toward shared goals.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Product design, Graphic Design, Illustration, and or related field required.

Additional Information
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.
If 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. You can submit your request to [email protected].