Paramount is looking for a Director, Production and Design to lead global publishing initiatives that bring our intellectual properties to fans. You will oversee the full creative and production pipeline for print and digital formats, driving creative excellence, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure every product aligns with brand and market goals.
What You'll Do
- Lead a global production and design strategy for the 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
- Experience managing a high-performing creative team.
- Solid track record managing complex creative relationships and licensor approvals.
- Mastery of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign as well as proficiency in MSOffice platforms.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- MSOffice platforms
Team & Environment
You will lead a global production and design team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- Generous paid time off
- Bonus eligibility
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
