Sr. Director, Production and Design

Paramount • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Production & Design will lead global print and digital publishing initiatives that bring IP to fans worldwide. This role oversees the full creative and production pipeline, including visual design, editorial alignment, vendor management, and delivery of world-class publishing across a variety of formats.

This leader will drive creative excellence, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring every published and licensed work adheres to brand, quality, and market goals.

This is a high-visibility role. It requires deep creative instincts and remarkable partnership skills. You must be able to collaborate with talent and stakeholders. This includes working across multiple departments and divisions. The goal is to achieve growth targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) and/or equivalent design education.
• 10+ years working within the publishing industry with demonstrated experience designing/producing branded or media-driven titles and managing a high-performing team.
• Solid track record managing complex creative relationships and licensor approvals.
• Mastery of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign as well as proficiency in MSOffice platforms.
• Domestic & International Travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Solid comprehension of production processes, adhering to budgets, and best in class manufacturing practices.
• Established relationships with illustrators, agents, and publishers across a variety of categories.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-moving environment; Flexible and able to adapt to diverse projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global production and design strategy for entire publishing program.
• Define standards for visual design and product formats.
• Partner with IP stakeholders and franchise leads to align publishing with studio priorities.
• Evaluate new formats, technologies, and workflows that unlock growth in publishing.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of designers, production editors/managers and freelancers.
• Own production budgets, timelines, schedules and resource planning.
• Establish scalable workflows, templates, and design guidelines.
• Promote a culture of creativity, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Manage file delivery for different publishing categories and formats, including digital and print.
• Collaborate with publishing partners on best-in-class print production, color management, typography, and material choices.
• Ensure all products meet safety, legal, accuracy, accessibility and brand requirements worldwide.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director