Brand Assurance Production Designer

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchise, and Experiences (WBDGBFE), extends the Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of experiences, toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as Wizarding World, DC, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera.

The division’s successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

To be successful at WBDGCP, you must have a willingness to model our values and behaviors, champion diversity and inclusion, leverage data and insights to maximize the legacy of our deep brands and franchises while maintaining a commitment to fostering best-in-class talent.

Your New Role…

The BA Production Designer reviews products and manages submissions featuring any Warner Bros. Disovery owned properties (e.g. Looney Tunes, DC Comics and Harry Potter), and third party owned properties (e.g. certain Theatrical properties) within a contractually stipulated time-frame (10 working days includes all party approvals) in the following areas: character likeness; legal copyright/trademark information; WBDGCP policies and brand management. Utilizes property knowledge in product design to help drive revenue into WBDGCP. Working quickly and efficiently using the approval system Star Labs as well as working with Creative and PD to ensure that licensees produce compelling product that best represents our brands at retail.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Utilizes extensive knowledge of the manufacturing and product development process and applies WBDGCP policies and procedures, to provide meaningful, detailed comments on the concept, pre-production and final samples submitted by licensees. Submission items include but are not limited to product, packaging, marketing materials, (i.e.: commercial, sell sheets, websites) and POP/POS, which serve as a legal record under the contract with the licensees.
• Works with management to protect trademarks/copyrights and obtains all necessary third-party approvals from Senior Management, Sister Divisions, Legal, Talent, internal WBDGCP Divisions, and other third parties
• Star Labs Approval Systems
• Acts as the brand ambassador and provides direction on submissions from licensees on brand integrity, creative direction and legal copy
• Applies independent thinking and problem solving, along with the knowledge of WBDGCP policies and procedures, and licensees’ processes and limitations to arrive at alternative solutions which benefit the licensee and continue to protect the Company legally

Qualifications & Experience…

Work Experience

• AA or BA college degree in Graphic Design, Production, or Merchandising preferred
• High school diploma required
• Retail, merchandising, art development, or overseas manufacturing/sourcing experience is needed.
• Minimum 3 years in Brand Assurance or equivalent job experience
• Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to interface professionally with department, licensees, and all levels of management on behalf of the department
• Strong knowledge of Windows 2007, Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Must have the ability to learn the various properties and distinguish different styles of art from others in order to accurately process submissions
• Must have the ability to learn about art production and manufacturing processes in general
• Must have the ability to absorb and respond quickly to given information
• Must be able to multi-task and give design direction and communicate that quickly and effectively
• Proficient typing skills required approximately 55 wpm
• Must know Adobe creative programs

Other Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnel, inside and outside of the company
• Must be detailed and preferably have an artistic eye
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Must be able to properly sift through information and properly identify emergencies and handle them
• Must be able to work independently
• Knowledge of file set-up, maintenance and filing procedures
• Must have the ability to learn about handling digital images
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work effectively
• Must have good spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage and be able to accurately describe images in words, and accurately record all verbiage in the database correctly
• Must have the ability to acquire and work with knowledge of copyrights and trademarks for use in product approvals
• Must have the ability to acquire and work with knowledge of properties in all categories, i.e., giftware, housewares, toys, apparel, accessories, publishing, and promotions
• Must be detail oriented

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $54,600.00 - $101,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].