Sr. Global Creative Strategy Specialist

As part of the Disney Consumer Products (DCP) Creative team, the Sr. Global Creative Strategy Specialist plays a critical role in leading project execution and operational strategy across Global Creative initiatives. In this role, you will partner with Creative and cross-functional teams to drive organization, visibility, and alignment across global projects.

Operating with a high degree of independence and judgment, this role leads cross‑functional projects, supports continuous improvement of creative operations, and serves as a key contributor to executive‑level planning, reporting, and presentations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong project leadership skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast‑paced, global creative environment.

This role will report to the Senior Manager, Global Creative Strategy in Glendale, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project management across Global Creative workstreams, including a product lab, halo/luxury initiatives, brand concepts, and culture-defining collaborations.

• Execute operational coordination for special projects and events, including vendor onboarding, contracts, legal routing, and invoice processing.

• Build and manage integrated workback schedules and the Global Creative calendar, tracking milestones, reviews, and deliverables across Licensing and O&O to ensure on-time delivery.

• Partner with Creative to route artwork through approvals (CBM, IP, Legal, etc.) and ensure compliance with brand standards.

• Prepare the Global Creative Director and Strategy Lead for key meetings, milestones, and executive engagements.

• Capture meeting notes, identify action items, and drive follow-through with creative and cross-functional partners.

• Identify and implement streamlined processes for new workstreams, securing cross-functional alignment and buy-in to drive efficient execution.

• Maintain core project documentation and reporting to provide leadership visibility and alignment.

• Develop polished executive presentations aligned to Disney brand and creative standards.

• Provide pre-event and on-site support for key Global Creative activations and collection launches.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in project management, creative operations, strategy support, communications, and/or events.

• Demonstrated experience leading projects or workstreams in a cross‑functional, creative, or operational environment.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs, and execute with minimal oversight.

• Proven ability to develop executive‑ready presentations and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity within established frameworks.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Appreciation for the Disney brand and understanding of its global consumer products businesses.

• Willingness and flexibility to support events, global collaboration, and projects outside standard hours as needed.

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $93, 200.00 to $128,000.00 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. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.