DreamWorks Technology - Sr. Technical Product Owner

NBCUniversal•Glendale, CA

1d•$155,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation is seeking a technical Product Owner to set the vision and strategy for software tools that empower creative teams. The role focuses on understanding the needs of internal users—including animators, designers, and production staff—and translating those needs into intuitive tools and workflows that improve creative productivity and collaboration. The Product Owner defines and prioritizes software products based on user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility; works with UX designers, product owners, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders; and supports product delivery through planning, backlog refinement, and reviews. The role also conducts user research, develops product requirements and user journey artifacts, advocates for internal customers, and partners with technical leadership to validate requirements and prototype solutions.

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 tech-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 with 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 similar component-based technologies.
Production experience in the computer animation, visual effects, or 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 user insights into actionable product requirements.
Build 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 maintain alignment with user expectations.
Champion user-centered design and iterative improvement.
Partner with technical leadership to validate the feasibility of requirements.
Create interactive prototypes to demonstrate concepts.