Assistant Merchandiser (PH)- Hardlines - Collectibles & Fine Art

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Merchandiser (PH)- Hardlines - Collectibles & Fine Art

Req ID:

10157567

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives.  From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

Reporting to the Manager, Merchandising, this individual will help support and take on responsibility for select elements of the merchandise strategy and vision for a complex, multi-subclass 3D product portfolio spanning Collectibles & Fine Art products, supporting the Manager in the day-to-day execution of category priorities, including some direct input on artist selection and new Fine Art creation opportunities. This role helps execute consumer-centric, trend-right, high-quality product assortments across all owned and operated channels — translating franchise priorities and guest insights into category-defining product lines that balance innovation, collectability, and core offerings.

This is a 12 month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

You will report to the Manager, Merchandising

What You Will Do

• This role is specific to Collectibles & Fine Art and requires some exposure to Hardlines product development and merchandising concepts.

• Assists with the daily implementation of the product strategy for Collectibles & Fine Art, under the direction of the Manager

• Works directly with a select group of Fine Art artists on new creations, participating in early concept conversations and providing input as needed, while final creative and business decisions remain with the Manager

• Assists with artist and vendor contract coordination, including tracking key terms, renewal dates, and deliverables, in partnership with legal and licensing partners

• Coordinates logistics and event details for artist signings, collector drops, and Fine Art activations, including maintaining the master calendar of key dates, deadlines, and milestones across the category

• Builds and maintains product knowledge across the Collectibles & Fine Art portfolio, including artist bios, edition sizes, materials, and release histories, to support informed conversations with cross-functional partners and Guests

• Consumer obsessed, constantly balancing the art and the science of merchandising to find opportunities, elevate brand and delight our consumer

• Assist with the execution of targeted strategies across key consumer segments, including impulse and premium price tier development, limited edition offerings, and collectible mechanics

• Monitor the global competitive landscape and consumer zeitgeist to help flag opportunities for the team

• Assists with products developed in collaboration with the design teams to help capitalize on trends and support product innovation in category

• Assist with product strategies that define play pattern intent — helping articulate how the consumer will interact with and derive ongoing value from the product — and support packaging intent across formats

• Help gather and organize the product needs from all regions and channels to support development of one product brief to design ensuring needs of all businesses are met

• Help identify commonality in consumer, customer and market trends to minimize duplication / cannibalization; flag areas to reduce complexity and increase productivity.

• Help gather perspective on what’s working and why to support continuous improvement of product line

• Supports Product Design and Sourcing partners in delivering seasonal product lines for vertical and wholesale business models that meet KPI business objectives including sustainability goals

• Assist with merchant-initiated product development under the direction of the Manager, taking responsibility for it independent of the formal Product Design structure as needed — helping prepare product briefs, flagging category gaps, and tracking concepts through commercialization in partnership with sourcing and manufacturing vendors

• Understand and support the worldwide segmentation at right price/value from value to premium

• Help execute opportunities to leverage products, co-brands and collaborations globally

• Track development counts and KPIs targets

• Assists with open-market and licensed line buying as needed, helping research vendor options to fill assortment gaps within Collectibles & Fine Art

• Assists with brand collaborations and co-branded product programs within Collectibles & Fine Art, helping coordinate creative alignment activities

• Assists with product-focused events and activations that amplify the Collectibles & Fine Art offering, helping coordinate logistics with marketing, operations, and creative teams

• Assists with self-sourcing initiatives by helping research and evaluate potential new supplier partners for Collectibles & Fine Art

• Assists with tracking the product lifecycle for Collectibles & Fine Art, from concept through commercialization, helping monitor progress against financial targets and timelines

Collaboration/ Support

• Help support the category ambassador role across cross-functional teams — bringing energy, curiosity, and growing product knowledge to go-to-market meetings and partner interactions

• Participate in conversations and activities with sourcing to help cost the line and support financial scenario tracking

• Participate in conversations with design and help track product line milestones and key meetings

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 0-2 years of experience in Hardlines Merchandising

• Interest in or exposure to the art and collectibles space, including familiarity with artist relationships, limited edition releases, or the collector community, is a plus

• Some exposure to Hardlines merchandising or product development, including a general awareness of manufacturing, regulatory, and quality control considerations

• Exposure to supporting an omni-channel product line for a category or categories of business

• Experience working in highly matrixed and/or global product companies a plus

• Interest in and awareness of market trends and consumer zeitgeist

• Awareness of the Kidult consumer segment and how product or assortment strategies can balance traditional child-focused play value alongside premium, nostalgia-driven, and display-oriented product strategies that resonate with adult collectors

• Exposure to play pattern briefs and packaging intent concepts across Hardlines categories, with a general understanding of how packaging format decisions impact consumer perception and purchase behavior

• Detail-oriented with the ability to help track execution against a financial plan

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diverse audience, including some exposure to working with external partners and business owners in support of bringing products and assortments to market

• Strong Team Player – The ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across functions & departments

Education

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. 

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $56,700 to $76,000 per year. 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.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business:

NA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category:

Merchandising (General)

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-13