Designer, Lifestyle at NBCUniversal

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Design, CAD Review, Sampling, Packaging Design, Product Development, Brand Integrity, Trend Monitoring, Materials Knowledge, Construction Knowledge, Manufacturing Processes, Licensing, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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. 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, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at 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]. Business Segment: Universal Products & Experiences

Responsibilities

This role supports the design, product development, and approval of products across Fashion, Home, Food, Beauty, and Care categories for specific international markets, ensuring brand alignment and creative execution throughout the product lifecycle from concept to production. The designer will manage assigned categories, deliver creative direction to external partners, and contribute to sustainable growth by balancing creativity with commercially viable product solutions.