DreamWorks Technology - Sr. Technical Product Owner

NBCUniversal; California; Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

NBCUniversal Media, LLC is seeking a Software Product Owner to set vision and strategy for tools enabling our creative teams. You will conduct user research with animators, designers, and production staff, and translate insights into product requirements for intuitive, high-impact solutions.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to validate feasibility, create prototypes, and drive features from concept to delivery, with an emphasis on user-centered design and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, graphic design, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, UX Researcher, or similar role in a creative or tech-driven environment.
• Experience in Javascript, HTML and CSS.
• Experience working closely with UX design teams and backend development teams.
• Proficiency in modern web application features and design goals (e.g. Web Components, Responsive Design, and Progressive Applications).
• Experience working with Jira or other similar project tracking software.
• Background in user research methodologies and synthesizing insights into product strategy.
• Experience working with internal customers or enterprise users, ideally in a creative industry.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize software products based on user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with UX designers, other product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and reviews with project managers.
• Conduct interviews, surveys, and observational studies with internal users to uncover pain points and opportunities.
• Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable product requirements.
• Build empathy-driven user personas and journey maps to guide product decisions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal creative teams and the product development team.
• Facilitate feedback loops and ensure continuous alignment with user expectations.
• Champion a culture of user-centered design and iterative improvement.
• Partner with technical leadership to validate feasibility of requirements.
• Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate concepts.

Skills

Software Product Ownership

UX Research

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Web Components

React/Vue

Job description

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

We are a leading animation studio known for pushing the boundaries of storytelling and visual artistry. Our teams of artists, technologists, and storytellers collaborate to create unforgettable animated experiences. We are looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about the user experience to be a technical Product Owner who sets the vision and strategy for tools that empower our creative teams.

With a focus on product ownership, you will be conducting user research that reflects the voice of our internal users such as animators, designers, and production staff, ensuring their needs are deeply understood and reflected in the tools and workflows we build. You will work closely with cross-functional technical teams to deliver intuitive, high-impact solutions that enhance creative productivity and collaboration.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

“What would you say you do here?”

• Software Product Ownership
  • Define and prioritize software products based on user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility.
  • Collaborate with UX designers, other product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and reviews with project managers.
• Requirements Development
  • Conduct interviews, surveys, and observational studies with internal users to uncover pain points and opportunities.
  • Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable product requirements.
  • Build empathy-driven user personas and journey maps to guide product decisions.
• Internal Customer Advocacy
  • Serve as the primary liaison between internal creative teams and the product development team.
  • Facilitate feedback loops and ensure continuous alignment with user expectations.
  • Champion a culture of user-centered design and iterative improvement.
• Software Design & Development
  • Partner with technical leadership to validate feasibility of requirements.
  • Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate concepts.

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, UX Researcher, or similar role in a creative or tech-driven environment
• Experience in Javascript, HTML and CSS
• Experience working closely with UX design teams and backend development teams
• Proficiency in modern web application features and design goals (e.g. Web Components, Responsive Design, and Progressive Applications)
• Experience working with Jira or other similar project tracking software
• Background in user research methodologies and synthesizing insights into product strategy
• Experience working with internal customers or enterprise users, ideally in a creative industry
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

“What can I offer?”

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Awareness of UX design principles and best practices
• Familiarity with Figma or similar collaborative design workflows
• Experience with React, Vue, or other similar component-based technologies
• Production experience in computer animation, visual effects, or game industry
• Experience in animation, VFX, or game development pipelines
• Passion for animation, storytelling, or creative production is a big plus!

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $155,000 - $190,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].