The Walt Disney Company

Marketing Strategy Associate - Global Softlines (PH/IA)

The Walt Disney Company$95K — $128K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in consumer or brand marketing, category licensing, or related field including internships.
  • Genuine interest in fashion, retail, entertainment, and consumer trends.
  • Skilled at framing perspectives in verbal or written formats to influence working relationships.
  • Experience coordinating marketing strategies and tactical program management.
  • Outstanding relationship-building skills in diverse and inclusive environments.
  • Analytical mind for evaluating marketing performance and consumer insights.
  • Strong project management abilities to juggle multiple priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Support Softlines marketing campaign development and execution.
  • Translate audience insights into actionable campaign plans and materials.
  • Create presentations, creative briefs, and campaign recaps for stakeholders.
  • Coordinate timelines and deliverables across diverse marketing initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned campaign execution.
  • Communicate effectively with external agencies and brand partners.
  • Monitor industry trends to inform and inspire campaign strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and savings benefits.
  • Educational opportunities for professional growth.
  • Exclusive perks and experiences available only through Disney.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Marketing Strategy Associate - Global Softlines (PH/IA)

Req ID:


Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organized, culturally aware and strategically minded Marketing Strategy Associate (PH/IA) to support the development and execution of Softlines marketing strategies and campaigns, with a primary focus on North America and connectivity to global initiatives.

As a Marketing Strategy Associate (PH/IA) with the DCP Marketing Team, you will help develop the go-to-market strategies and execution of communication plans for the Softlines category. The role will support a broad portfolio of fashion, lifestyle and entertainment-led collaborations and product launches, partnering across Marketing, Franchise, Creative, Communications, Commercial, regional teams, licensees and external partners

The role reports to the Director, Marketing Strategy - Softlines and is based in Glendale, CA.

This role is a 24-month project hire (PH) or Internal Assignment (IA) position with no guarantee of permanent employment (length of role may change based on business needs).

You Will / Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and execution of Softlines marketing campaigns across fashion, lifestyle and priority Disney franchises.
  • Help translate audience, franchise and commercial priorities into clear campaign plans and marketing materials.
  • Support the creation of presentations, creative briefs, campaign recaps, timelines and leadership updates.
  • Coordinate campaign timelines, deliverables, approvals and key milestones across multiple programs.
  • Partner with teams across Franchise, Creative, Communications, PR, Commercial, Sales, Retail and regional Marketing to support aligned execution.
  • Support communication and coordination with external agencies, licensees, retailers and brand partners.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings, capturing decisions, action items and next steps to help move programs forward.
  • Monitor fashion, retail, entertainment, social and cultural trends to bring relevant thinking into campaign development.
  • Help identify relevant cultural moments, emerging trends and activation opportunities for Disney franchises and Softlines partners.
  • Support integrated campaign planning across social, digital, earned, experiential and partner channels.
  • Maintain campaign trackers, assets and shared planning materials to ensure teams have clear visibility into priorities and progress.
  • Other tasks as needed


You Will Have / Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in consumer marketing, brand marketing, category licensing, franchise marketing, advertising, retail or a related field (including professional internships)
  • Genuine interest in fashion, retail, entertainment, consumer culture and emerging trends.
  • Experience framing up a verbal or written POV to influence leaders, partners, and peers
  • Experience managing a portfolio of tactical programs, marketing and sales strategies, details, and budgets
  • Experience developing positive relationships in and out of marketing and working with diverse teams in an inclusive environment. Strong relationship-building skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills to analyze the performance of marketing tactics and business results. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret consumer, campaign and business insights.
  • Goal orientation with the ability to react quickly to changing business needs, remaining forward-thinking and flexible
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Understanding of integrated marketing, including social media, digital, PR, experiential and partner marketing.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to evolving business priorities while remaining proactive, solutions-oriented and detail-focused.
  • Experience using Outlook, Excel, Word, Keynote & PowerPoint. This includes deck creation and creative brief work as needed.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Marketing Strategy, Consumer Package Goods, Brand Management, Advertising Account Management, Business/Program Management
  • Experience working across fashion, lifestyle, entertainment or culturally driven consumer brands including a strong interest in fashion, culture, consumer behavior and storytelling.
  • Cross-functional knowledge both internally and externally working across departments such as Franchise, Creative, Communications, PR, Commercial, Sales, Retail and more.
  • Experience working with consumer products (softlines) and interacting with licensees or brand/IP partners
  • Ability to interact with a variety of levels of decision makers and staff.


Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications 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 Glendale, CA is $95,500.00 to $128,000.00 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 - Brand Commercialization

Job Posting Primary Business:
Regional (NA - Brand Commercialization)

Primary Job Posting Category:
Marketing Strategy

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-09-03

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