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Store Design Project Manager - Internal Assignment or Project Hire

Job ID 10135083 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Nov. 04, 2025
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Job Summary:

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.

The Store Design Project Manager is responsible for owning the design process from site assessment through project completion for retail projects within the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. You will be encouraged to contribute to the budget process, handle project timelines and deliverables, and work closely with key business partners to ensure the needs of the department are met. You will be expected to ensure that Disney’s high-quality standards and attention to details are implemented.

This position will report to the Director, Store Design & Development. This is a 6 month internal assignment or Project Hire.

What You Will Do:

  • Be a part of the store development/remodel process, from inception to closeout
  • Lead multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously
  • Run the day-to-day store design activities and responsibilities from development to execution to ensure department goals and objectives are met
  • Have a strong understanding of retail standards and design principles
  • Read, review, and modify construction drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and ensure compliance with design intent and legal requirements
  • Supervise and lead all store design deliverables/dates to ensure compliance with the project schedule
  • Ensure adherence to project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements
  •  Explore and develop practices and processes to improve metrics on stated goals
  • Support the project schedule by resolving design issues quickly and promptly that may arise during the project build-out phase
  • Organize and lead business-critical meetings for the purpose of coordinating/running the design process
  • Lead multiple design concepts and store types concurrently
  • Build and develop positive relationships with a diverse group of cross-functional partners and lead in a collaborative style
  • Communicate timely and effectively with all stakeholders on matters and/or issues relating to the project, especially concerns that could affect the project completion, quality or financial impacts
  • Represent the Retail Design & Development as the subject matter expert in internal and external business meetings, providing expertise and mentorship when required
  • Contribute to the success of the department through ongoing development and participation in key pilot programs and initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • 7 years in a leadership construction or store planning role within the retail industry
  • Proficiency in reading and understanding architecture and engineering documents, vendor shop drawings, and specifications
  • Knowledge of building codes and expertise in retail design and construction
  • Previous experience leading fast-paced, multiple projects with strict adherence to budget and deadlines
  • Ability to work and thrive in cross-functional teams
  • Excellent project management skills, including handling multiple tasks simultaneously and leading sophisticated, cross-functional teams
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Inventive problem-solving skills and excellent analytical skills, leading to strong results
  • Self-starter capable of operating with little supervision
  • Proficiency in basic computer functions necessary to operate in a Windows environment and other technologies, including Microsoft Project and AutoCad

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Interiors, Architecture, Construction Project Management or related field

Additional Information:

  • Please attach or share a link for your optional portfolio (and disable or share passwords)

Our Benefits: 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

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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