Job Summary:

Creative Operations is dedicated to supporting global publishers with their product development and approvals. The Manager, Product Development will lead a team of 5 people responsible for the approvals on submissions and assets for print books, learning products, and digital products, and for providing licensees with all of the necessary information about branding, art, and editorial they need to create Disney, Pixar, Lucas, Marvel and National Geographic products. This position is based in Florida andreports tothe Director, Creative Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee product development and approvals for Digital and Learning products in North American and Latina America, and Books and "Partworks" globally across all franchises, under Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucas, Disney Channel, Disney Live Action, National Geographic
• Manage 5 direct reports; Provide direction to project managers with their account management and approval issues and make decisions in areas of conflicting interests
• Work with Operations Senior Manager to identify reoccurring trends regarding process and approval issues for domestic and international licensees; implement improvements and solutions after discussions with partners
• Be the Creative Ops Franchise lead for Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Disney Live-Action, and Disney Channel, being the team's representative and working with Disney Channel team to source creative guidelines, assets and approvals
• Oversee final frames acquisitions and delivery process, which consists of legal clearance, keywording, and delivery to our data asset management system; Work with studio teams to acquire images, with CP Operations to provide early assets, and with an outside vendor to provide guidance about security and labeling
• Manage Publishing asset needs (illustrations developed internally) among essential licensees for Disney and Pixar unreleased films, working with creative leads, Managing Editorial, and Digital Library; Coordination involves collecting licensees' asset needs on a product-by-product basis and working with partners to ensure products can get made in time for on-shelf dates and creating workarounds when certain assets are not available in time. As asset delivery is contingent on the film production, this effort requires nimbleness.
• Be the system expert for Creative Ops (Pub Planning, Global Titles Library, Online Product Approvals, Digital Media Center); Provide guidance to other project managers and update tutorials.
• Facilitate unreleased film pitches and publishing deck share-outs for NA licensees. Maintain guidelines for security protocols/guidelines with licensees
• Be the main contact for Online Product Approvals (OPA) for Creative and Tech partners, providing OPA trainings, sending out OPA reminders, working with OPA reviewers for consistency across all franchises, while working with Tech team to communicate and prioritize necessary enhancements
• Manage product development for high profile/global licensees: Bonnier, DK, Readerlink, Printers Row, Make It Real, Carson Dellosa among various others
• Manage Creative Ops server structure and maintain organization of differentstored assets

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with project management
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with creative teams
• Balance the needs of multiple partners
• Problem solver with a "can do" attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Marvel and Star Wars franchises
• Flexible work schedule to receive calls at late hours with supervisor in Japan

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: 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 athttps://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disney’s iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include 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. Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world’s largest children’s publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Development and Creative, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Disney Global Product Development and Creative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.