Director, Design & Development (Fashion)

Location: Universal City, California, United States. Hybrid schedule requiring work from the office at least four days per week; domestic and international travel is required.

Salary: $150,000–$180,000 yearly, plus bonus and long-term incentive eligibility.

Company

NBCUniversal is a media and entertainment company creating and distributing film, television, streaming, theme park, consumer product, and live entertainment experiences through brands including Universal, hirify.global Animation, and Illumination.

What you will do

• Lead the creative vision and design execution across Fashion & Living categories for licensing and Parks.
• Develop concepts, illustrations, graphic assets, product assortments, and trend-forward licensed products.
• Bridge licensors, licensees, retail partners, Category Management, Licensing, and Parks teams to align brand, creative, and commercial priorities.
• Manage licensor approvals and ensure products meet brand standards, contractual obligations, and creative expectations.
• Own creative budgets and support quarterly and annual business performance and sales results.
• Lead, mentor, evaluate, and develop a Fashion Design team of 5–20 employees.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in creative design, product development, and creative leadership within fashion, consumer products, entertainment, or licensing environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading and managing creative teams of 5–20 employees.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, or a related creative discipline.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, technical expertise, and commercial product success.
• Strong knowledge of clothing construction, garment engineering, fit development, patternmaking, apparel manufacturing, textiles, trims, fabrication, washes, finishing techniques, and production methods.
• Experience with domestic and international factories, production partners, sourcing teams, and manufacturing soft and hard goods for fashion, accessories, and footwear, including branding and packaging for consumer goods.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PLM systems, CAD tools, Keynote, and Microsoft applications; Mac proficiency is required.
• Experience with AI-assisted design tools, digital product visualization, and creative workflow innovation.
• Strong track record managing style guides and licensor approval workflows, with exceptional illustration, conceptual development, trend-forecasting, communication, presentation, negotiation, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities and availability for domestic and international travel.

Nice to have

• Global Design Industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative environment focused on creativity, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Opportunity to develop products and experiences across global entertainment brands, retail partnerships, e-commerce, and theme parks.

Hiring process

• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee before a hiring decision.