DreamWorks Technology - Sr. Technical Product Owner

NBCUniversal•Glendale, CA

17h•$155,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation is seeking a technical Product Owner focused on the user experience and tools that empower creative teams. The role sets product vision and strategy, represents the needs of internal users such as animators, designers, and production staff, and works with cross-functional technical teams to deliver intuitive solutions that improve creative productivity and collaboration. The position combines software product ownership, user research, internal customer advocacy, and partnership with technical leadership on software design and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, UX Researcher, or in a similar role in a creative or technology-driven environment.
Experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Experience working closely with UX design teams and backend development teams.
Proficiency in modern web application features and design goals, such as Web Components, responsive design, and progressive applications.
Experience using Jira or 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.

Nice To Haves

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 component-based technologies.
Production experience in computer animation, visual effects, or the game industry.
Experience in animation, VFX, or game development pipelines.
Passion for animation, storytelling, or creative production.

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 identify pain points and opportunities.
Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable product requirements.
Develop user personas and journey maps to guide product decisions.
Act as the primary liaison between internal creative teams and the product development team.
Facilitate feedback loops and maintain alignment with user expectations.
Promote user-centered design and iterative improvement.
Partner with technical leadership to validate the feasibility of requirements.
Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate concepts.