Senior Designer, Apparel & Accessories - Licensed Product Development and Design

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

Salary: $90,000–$105,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment company creating film, television, streaming, theme park, consumer product, and retail experiences through Universal Products & Experiences.

What you will do

• Develop fashion-forward apparel and accessory concepts for Universal intellectual properties, including Jurassic World, Minions, and Shrek.
• Analyze macro and micro fashion trends and translate them into seasonal product stories and collections.
• Provide design direction on textiles, specialty construction, graphics, and placement to licensees.
• Adapt and expand style guides for complex garment and accessory constructions.
• Review licensee submissions in Lunchpad from concept through final sample and provide actionable feedback.
• Support collaboration with Category Management, Legal, and Franchise teams under the Manager’s direction.

Requirements

• 4+ years of senior-level fashion design experience in apparel, bags, footwear, or related categories.
• Professional portfolio showing original individual contributions across the full product development lifecycle, from concept to shelf.
• Portfolio must include sketches, trend research, graphics and logos, pattern and print development, overlays or redlines, technical design packages, sampling iterations, and final products.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Deep understanding of fashion tech packs and translating 2D graphics into 3D garment constructions.
• In-depth knowledge of fabric properties, washes, embroidery, patches, screen printing, color, and material sourcing.
• Ability to communicate design intent professionally, present ideas, advocate for design decisions, and build consensus with external partners.
• Proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of four office days per week; in-office requirements may change.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other benefits.
• Inclusive environment focused on diverse perspectives, collaboration, creativity, and community impact.
• Work with Universal-owned and third-party intellectual properties across retail, e-commerce, theme parks, and entertainment experiences.

Hiring process

• Submit a professional portfolio containing original work and clearly identifying individual design contributions.
• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an hirify.global location before a hiring decision.