Disney
Manager, Production Design (National Geographic)
Washington, DC, USA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$116k-$155kDetected 1 day ago
Graphic DesignInDesignProject ManagementVendor ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $115,500 to $154,800 per year.
- The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of production specialists.
- Partner with Design, Editorial, Photo, Graphics, and vendors to resolve issues.
- Maintain production standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
- Drive operational improvements and production efficiency across publications.
- Manager, Production Design (National Geographic)
- Lead the print production team supporting National Geographic Magazine, Kids/Little Kids, Bookazines, and History publications, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality output, and on-time release while maintaining design integrity and production excellence.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in print production, magazine publishing, or related media environments.
- Experience leading teams and managing complex production workflows.
- Advanced expertise in Adobe InDesign and print production processes.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting multiple publication brands or product lines.
- Knowledge of publishing workflow systems such as K4.
- Experience with printer/vendor management and release processes.
- Understanding of color correction, retouching, and image reproduction standards.
- Proven success improving workflows and production operations.
- Advanced degree or specialized training in Publishing, Graphic Design, Production Management, or a related discipline.
- Job Posting Segment:
- National Geographic
Compensation
- The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $115,500 to $154,800 per year.
This listing is sourced directly from Disney's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.