Disney Parks and Resorts is hiring: Producer I - Franchise Creative in Glendale

Job Summary:

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the 'digital front door' for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe.

About The Role & Team:

Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a uniquely talented Producer to join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you're a detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion for Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. We’re assembling a world-class team to shape a groundbreaking game experience that will define the next generation of Disney storytelling. As a Producer 1, you’ll play a key role in supporting franchise creative efforts by managing our production process including project and approval tracking, managing all internal/external product communication and deliverables, and collaborating with various business units and studio franchises. This is an onsite role in Glendale, CA and will report to Producer III.

What you will do:

• Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with cross functional team to ensure product quality and authenticity.
• Analyze and track product development schedules, perform milestone reviews, track all submissions, and submit weekly progress reports on each assigned product.
• Review and analyze feedback generated Studio Partners with Franchise Creative team and Production teams.
• Lead presentations and product demos as necessary to peers, management, and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with the members of the Franchise Creative and Production teams to collaborate with partners on new product concepts.
• Act as a brand steward guiding our partners to deliver authentic experiences while balancing the needs of the product.
• Identify and help build or improve existing workflows and processes to create more efficiency with the goal of enhancing collaboration.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 3 years of experience specifically in product development/production of Console, Mobile, PC, and/or AR/VR games or other entertainment.
• Has shipped mobile, console, and/or PC games with live operations components.
• Extensive game development experience building and supporting top-grossing, critically acclaimed, AAA games on console and mobile.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise feedback and present ideas with clarity and conviction.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple complex challenges while consistently meeting commitments and deadlines.
• Self-starter, reliable, passionate about their work and committed to their discipline and its challenges.
• Ability to anticipate and communicate issues along with taking the initiative on solving problems and finding solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a clear understanding of the big picture, always focusing on quality, authenticity, and the intended audience.
• Ability to build and achieve consensus among multiple stakeholders, balancing the needs of production and brand stakeholders; always working towards solutions.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills with the ability to maximize individual and department performance.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to present to a diverse set of individuals from different professional backgrounds.
• Demonstrate affinity and familiarity with Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Franchises.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Airtable.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum, Kanban, and other production methodologies.
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint / Keynote.
• Ability to travel to meet with partners, maintain valid US Passport.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information:

• We recommend listing the titles/projects you have been involved in within gaming. If confidential, you can list it as a confidential project.

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

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $87,100 to $116,800 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Disney Online 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.